Social Media, Analytics and Marketing and Social Listening

Volunteering Communications & PR

Overview

Support the management of UNICEF India's social media channels.

You have:

• At least 3 years of professional work experience at the national and/or international level in digital media, including technical skills and hands-on experience in managing social media platforms.
• Excellent English oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, and reporting skills.
• Experience in using tools, including Canva, Adobe, etc., to produce and edit content.
• Experience in social media analytics for Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, YouTube and broadcast channels.
• Experience in using social media analytics tools to produce reports, manage scheduling and community management.
• Experience in using social listening tools and producing detailed reports on social listening is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, youth, and authorities at different levels.
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.
• Experience in photography, videography, and editing photos and videos for social media is an asset.
• Experience working in the UN or other international development organisations is an asset.
• Knowledge of Hindi or any other local language is an asset.

Contract

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UNICEF works towards realization of the rights of children as prescribed in the Convention on the Rights of the Child. These rights pertain to child survival, protection, development and participation. UNICEF India has spent 74 years working to improve the lives of children and their families across the Country. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a strong presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfil their potential – to the benefit of a better world.

Under the overall supervision of the Communication Officer, the UNV will support the daily management of social media channels, provide support for analytic reports, marketing content, and social listening, as and when needed.

Under the direct supervision of the Communication Officer, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: • Support in the daily management of UNICEF India’s social media channels, including community management and scheduling/publishing content. • Conceptualize and edit content to be published on UNICEF India’s social media channels. • Support in social media analytics, producing monthly and campaign reports. • Support in marketing social media content on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. • Support in producing social listening reports on specific topics.

• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNICEF; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNICEF procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented; • Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNICEF in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority; • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues; • Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment. • Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities; • Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups; • Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary; • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards UNICEF’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

At least 3 years of professional work experience at the national and/or international level in digital media, including technical skills and hands-on experience in managing social media platforms.

• Excellent English oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, and reporting skills. • Experience in using tools, including Canva, Adobe, etc., to produce and edit content. • Experience in social media analytics for Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, YouTube and broadcast channels. • Experience in using social media analytics tools to produce reports, manage scheduling and community management. • Experience in using social listening tools and producing detailed reports on social listening is an asset. • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, youth, and authorities at different levels. • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel. • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment. • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervison; ability to work with tight deadlines. • Experience in photography, videography, and editing photos and videos for social media is an asset. • Experience working in the UN or other international development organisations is an asset. • Knowledge of Hindi or any other local language is an asset.

The assignment will be based in New Delhi. New Delhi is the capital city of India, experiences a diverse climate and has distinct living conditions influenced by its weather, infrastructure, and culture. A melting pot of cultures, languages, and cuisines, reflecting the diverse nature of India. Overall, living in Delhi offers a mix of modern urban life with deep-rooted traditions and challenges typical of a large, bustling metropolis.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. This position is based in UNICEF’s office, New Delhi. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. National UN Volunteers are expected to be culturally sensitive and adjust to the prevailing culture and traditions.

The contract lasts for the period indicated above with possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment.

The applicable Volunteer Living Allowance is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. Life, health and permanent disability insurance are included (health insurance for up to 3 dependents - except for UN Community Volunteers), as well as final repatriation (if applicable). You can check full entitlements at https://app.unv.org/calculator.

For information specific to your assignment, please see below: • Monthly Voluntary Living Allowance (VLA): INR 70,158.41 • Entry lump sum (one-time payment): USD 350 (equivalent in INR) • Relocation costs: $175 at the beginning and end of the assignment if the duty station is outside of commuting distance (as determined by UNV) • Exit allowance (paid on successful completion of the assignment): $120 for each month served, paid on completion of contract • Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for health, life, and malicious acts • Annual leave: 2.5 days per month • Learning: Access to UNV's learning and career development resources.

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