Communication Consultant (National), Kyiv, Ukraine Country Office, 7 months (Office Based)
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
Job Purpose
UNICEF Ukraine is seeking a national Communication Consultant to develop and deliver communication products, campaign materials, reports, and activation packages. The primary goal is to raise awareness of the situation of children and young people, highlight the impact of the war, and support engagement and advocacy for children's rights. The consultant will work under the supervision of the Chief of Communication & Advocacy to organize events and visits, plan and implement campaigns, and produce high-quality content for UNICEF Ukraine channels. Additionally, the consultant will produce and manage a media directory to track engagement and interviews, contributing to a comprehensive communication strategy.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Chief of Communication & Advocacy, the consultant will be responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies and products. This includes organizing events and visits to support communication objectives, and planning and executing comprehensive campaigns aimed at raising awareness and promoting children's rights. A key responsibility is the production of high-quality content, such as articles, social media posts, videos, and other multimedia materials, to be published on UNICEF Ukraine's official channels and disseminated widely. The consultant will also be tasked with producing and managing a media directory, meticulously logging information on media engagement, mentions, and interviews. This role requires close collaboration with various stakeholders, including government counterparts, media outlets, and partner organizations, to ensure effective communication and advocacy efforts.
Work Experience
Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in communication, media, journalism, marketing, or a related field. This includes hands-on experience managing multimedia campaigns, public-facing activations, and content production. Experience in a humanitarian, development, or UN/NGO context, ideally within an emergency response setting, is required.
Skills
Communication campaign planning and delivery, Content production (multimedia), Project management, Stakeholder management, Coordination with government counterparts, Coordination with media, Coordination with partner organizations, Public-facing activation management, Media directory management, Reporting on campaign outcomes