Re-advert: National Communication Officer (Visibility), at National Professional level (NOA), on, Tajikistan (for Tajik nationals only)

Contract

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,

Work under the close supervision of the Communication Officer, assists in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating of a communication and visibility efforts and donor recognition initiative for key partners through development and execution of communication plans and raising awareness on issues related to children’s rights and needs. The supervisor defines the parameters of assignments and outline approaches to problem areas. Carry out research to collect facts and data analysis in accordance with the established procedures and methodology.

How can you make a difference?

KEY END-RESULTS • Communication and visibility: Development and implementation of the communication plan, timely execution of the plan in coordination with UNICEF programme teams and other implementing agencies. Ensure that the production of communication products and materials is timely executed and followed up to support country communication strategy, regional and global campaigns and priorities and to recognize the donors and partners. • 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 covering all media – print, TV, radio, web etc. – in the country, to communicate the story of UNICEF's cooperation to a wider audience. • Monitoring, evaluation and reporting: Regular monitoring and evaluation activities are undertaken according to the work plan to ensure maximum impact and continuous improvement of country communication efforts. Ensure results and reports are prepared and shared on a timely basis. • Celebrities, partners and special events: Ensure that the Country Office’s contact list of individuals, groups, organizations and fora (including Government, UN, and bilateral counterparts), are maintained and further developed, whose support is essential to/can assist in achieving the advocacy and communication objectives and who support and are able to actively participate in special events and activities that further the country programme goals.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES and DUTIES & TASKS: Within the delegated authority and the given organizational set-up, the incumbent may be accountable for all or assigned areas of the following major duties and end results.

Communication and visibility plan: Development and implementation of the communication plan, timely execution of the plan in coordination with UNICEF programme teams and other implementing agencies. Ensure that the production of communication products and materials is timely executed and followed up to support country communication strategy, regional and global campaigns and priorities and to recognize the donors and partners.

Duties & Tasks • Supporting the drafting of Communication & Visibility plans/strategies in collaboration with donor focal points and local partners, ensuring alignment with UNICEF’s communication and programme priorities. • Coordinating production of multimedia assets (photos, videos and infographics) for use on digital and social media platforms, working with graphic designers and photo/video producers, including sharing assets to UNICEF’s regional and global platforms for amplification. • 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. • Liaising between Communication, Programme and Knowledge Sections as well as donor/partner focal points on planning, drafting, gathering, finalizing and promoting content (such as human-interest stories, photo essays, videos, etc.) on digital and social media platforms in a timely manner, and in suitable languages. • Ensuring UNICEF and donor visibility on owned and other partner platforms are published and timely disseminated, including providing support to partners and UNICEF colleagues in this regard. • Identifying new tools and best practices and how these can be most effectively applied to deepen engagement with supporters and increase programme and donor visibility. • Maintain an up-to-date documentation centre for communication materials including publications, press releases and clippings, photographs, audio-visual materials, web resources etc. • Gather content and coverage of relevant country efforts to identify effective relevant country programme activities and results. Develop complementary, country specific and local community materials and activities. • 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.

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 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

• Under the guidance of UNICEF Chief of Communication 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.)

Monitoring, evaluation and reporting Regular monitoring and evaluation activities are undertaken according to the work plan to ensure maximum impact and continuous improvement of country communication efforts aimed at recognizing donors and partners. Ensure results and reports are prepared and shared on a timely basis. Duties & Tasks • Assist in coordinating appropriate audience research and compiling and analysing relevant data. • Monitor and evaluate the appropriate and timely dissemination of communication materials to target audiences and participate in the evaluation of their impact. Monitor and evaluate the use and effectiveness of media materials. Maintain a library of coverage (clippings, coverage etc.) • Monitor the public perception of UNICEF in the country and recommend appropriate action to maintain a positive image for the organization. • Working closely with the communication, programme and knowledge teams in generating monthly analytical donor reports against C&V deliverables. • Assist in providing feedback to DOC on the use and appropriateness of global communication materials such as publications, images and multimedia products. • Ensure good quality data collection, analysis, evaluation and reporting to ensure effective communication strategies, visibility planning and effective outreach. • Undertake lessons learned review of successful and unsuccessful communication experiences as directed by supervisor.

Celebrities, partners and special events Ensure that the Country Office’s contact list of individuals, groups, organizations and fora (including Government, UN, key donors and bilateral counterparts), are maintained and further developed, whose support is essential to achieve the communication and visibility objectives, who are able to actively participate in special events and activities that further the country programme and partnerships goals.

Duties & Tasks: • Help organize and generate public support for special events and activities to promote country programme goals with an emphasize on donor and partner recognition during these events. . • 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 communication and visibility objectives. • Maintain and update celebrity and partner contact lists/database for country office. • Monitor/document process and effectiveness of working with these individuals/organizations. • Prepare background communication and promotional materials for briefings and visits of media, partners and donors, and other special interest groups. The task includes preparing information materials (e.g., press releases, programme summaries, country fact sheets and media kits), and assisting in the planning, logistics and administrative arrangements.

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

QUALIFICATION and COMPETENCIES 1. Education: University degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related field. 2. Work experience: One year practical professional work experience in communication, print and broadcast media, or interactive digital media. Experience in developing and implementing donor focused Communication and Visibility plans, including social media strategies. 3.Language Proficiency: Fluency in English, Tajik. Knowledge of Russian language is an asset.

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...

Core Competencies • Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1) • Works Collaboratively with others (1) • Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1) • Innovates and Embraces Change (1) • Thinks and Acts Strategically (1) • Drive to achieve impactful results (1) • Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

Functional Competencies (Required) • Persuading and Influencing [ 1 ] • Applying Technical Expertise [ 1 ] • Learning and Researching (2) • Planning and Organizing [ 2 ]

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

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Technical Knowledge: Common Technical Knowledge Required (for the job group)

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 strategy to address national and international issues, including emergencies. UNICEF emergency communication policies, goals, strategies and approaches, including emergency preparedness.

Gender equality and diversity awareness c) Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced (for the Job) Knowledge and expertise in management, communication strategy and networking. Technical competence in producing content for various media formats – print, audio, video, web etc. UN policies and strategy to address international humanitarian issues and the responses. UN common approaches to programmatic issues and UNICEF positions UN security operations and guidelines.

Application: The candidates, who are interested to apply for the position, should follow the electronic application's instructions. It requires the applicant to upload the detailed CV and academic degrees/diplomas. UN candidates should upload at least two latest performance evaluation reports.

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.