Communication Officer, NO-2, FT (12 months), #131044, Dnipro, Ukraine - ECAR

Organizational Context

UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their potential. The organization is committed to promoting the rights of every child, everywhere, with a focus on equity for the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families. UNICEF offers professional development opportunities and a supportive culture.

Job Purpose

The Communication Officer will play a crucial role in supporting UNICEF's communication strategy in Ukraine, particularly in Dnipro. This position involves developing and implementing communication activities to promote the rights of children and highlight UNICEF's work and achievements. The officer will be responsible for creating and disseminating compelling content across various media platforms to reach a wide audience, including the general public, media, and stakeholders. By gathering relevant information on country efforts and focusing on core advocacy and communication priorities, the role aims to enhance UNICEF's visibility and impact. This includes producing advocacy materials, human interest stories, and ensuring timely and effective media relations to communicate the story of UNICEF's cooperation and its commitment to children's well-being and development.

Responsibilities

The Communication Officer will be responsible for implementing assigned tasks within the country and field office communication work plan and strategy. This includes gathering content and coverage of relevant country efforts to identify effective programme activities and results, and developing complementary, country-specific materials. The role involves supporting the production of advocacy and communication materials such as briefing notes, images, videos, and web pages, ensuring they align with country and global standards. The officer will assist in drafting and editing articles, press releases, and human interest stories for both web-based and traditional media. Furthermore, they will follow up on the production of advocacy materials, overseeing qualitative aspects like quality control and reviews, and maintaining an up-to-date documentation center for communication assets. The position also requires recommending appropriate information and communication materials and established contacts for media and advocacy activities. Additionally, the officer will provide effective and timely professional assistance in developing and maintaining contact information, materials, and relationships with journalists and media outlets across print, TV, radio, and web to communicate UNICEF's cooperation story to a wider audience, ensuring rapid and accurate information dissemination.

Work Experience

At least two years of relevant professional experience in communication, journalism, media relations, or a related field. Experience in developing and implementing communication strategies and producing communication materials is essential. Experience working with UN or other international organizations is an asset.

Skills

Communication Strategy Development, Content Creation, Media Relations, Journalism, Public Relations, Advocacy, Storytelling, Digital Media, Writing and Editing, Project Management, Interpersonal Skills, Cross-cultural Communication

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