Communications Officer (media), NO-A, Kabul, Afghanistan, Open to Afghanistan Nationals Only

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This is a NO-1 contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. More about NO-1 contracts.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, outreach

https://mailchi.mp/unicef/frontlines-5531035?e=752f47a328

How can you make a difference?

Media relations:

Effective and timely professional assistance and support are provided in developing, drafting and maintaining contact information, materials and relationships with journalists and media outlets based in Afghanistan covering all media - print, TV, radio, web etc. in the country to communicate the story of UNICEF's cooperation to a wider audience.

Duties & Tasks

  • Maintain and update media relations contact list/database. Ensure rapid and accurate information dissemination to the media.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining close collaboration with mass media, as well as with groups and organizations whose support is essential to the achievement of advocacy and communication objectives.
  • Assist in drafting and editing articles, press releases, human interest stories and other advocacy/information materials in all media formats, as appropriate.
  • Prepare background communication and promotional materials for briefing and visits of media and other special interest groups. Assist in the planning, logistic and administrative arrangements for them.
  • Assist in collaborating with the media through activities such as organizing project site visits, facilitating photo coverage and TV footage and utilizing both web-based and traditional media as appropriate.
  • Monitor and evaluate the use and effectiveness of media materials. Maintain a library of coverage (clippings, coverage etc.)

Content Development:

Assist the communication section in the identification and production of communication products and materials including social media assets, Human Interest/feature Stories, web stories, photographs and videos. Research and draft where appropriate, identify and collaborate with consultants and service providers – including travel to the field where appropriate – to develop content.

Duties & Tasks

  • Support the production of communication materials (e.g. briefing notes, images, video. Web pages etc.) that meet the country and global standards as set out in the Communication Toolkit.
  • Assist in drafting and editing articles, press releases, human interest stories and other advocacy/information materials for both web-based and traditional media, as appropriate.
  • Follow up on the production of advocacy and communication materials (e.g., films, videos, audio-visuals, etc.), and oversee the qualitative aspects of production, (e.g., quality control, translations, reviews of layout and graphic design etc.) to meet standards as set out in the Communication Toolkit.
  • Recommend appropriate information and communication materials for use in media, and other advocacy and communication activities;
  • Recommend established contacts, networks, resources and processes to support communication activities.

Monitoring and Evaluation

Regular media monitoring and evaluation activities are undertaken to ensure maximum impact and continuous improvement of communication efforts. Ensure results and reports are prepared and shared on a timely basis.

Duties & Tasks:

  • Monitor and evaluate the appropriate and timely dissemination of advocacy and communication materials to target audiences and participate in the evaluation of their impact. Through the stablished media monitoring contract and through monitoring of local social media outlets, monitor and evaluate the use and effectiveness of media materials.
  • Monitor the public perception of UNICEF in the country (mass and social media) and recommend appropriate action to maintain a positive image for the organization.
  • Ensure good quality data collection, analysis and evaluation and reporting to ensure effective communication strategies, planning and effective and efficient advocacy.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Education:

  • University Degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations or related field.

Experience:

  • One year of relevant professional work experience in communication, print, broadcast, and/or new media.
  • Background/familiarity with emergency situations.

Language:

  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is required. Strong spoken, written and translation skills in a local language (Dari and/or Pashto) is essential.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are...

i) Core Values

· Care

· Respect

· Integrity

· Trust

· Accountability

Technical Knowledge Required: General knowledge of:

Communication practice, methodology and practical application. Knowledge of current theories and practices in communication research planning and strategy. Fundamentals of working in various media formats – print, audio, video, web etc. Computer systems, including internet navigation, office applications, and specifically, interactive digital media. United Nations or other international organizations; good understanding of world affairs, current events and international development issues Global human rights issues, specifically relating to children and women, and current UNCEF position and approaches. UNICEF communication goals, visions, positions, policies, guidelines and strategies. UNICEF policies and strategies to address national and international issues, including emergencies. UNICEF emergency communication policies, goals, strategies and approaches, including emergency preparedness. Gender equality and diversity awareness

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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