Communication and Reports Officer

Organizational Context

UNICEF Philippines is dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of every child, especially the most vulnerable. The organization collaborates with the government and partners to enhance national and regional policies, programs, and services for children and adolescents. UNICEF's core mission is to ensure all children have the opportunity to survive, develop, and reach their full potential, addressing barriers to their rights and supporting equitable national development.

Job Purpose

The Communication and Reports Officer will support UNICEF's mission in the Philippines by assisting in the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of advocacy and communication strategies. This role is crucial for promoting respect for children's and women's rights. The officer will contribute to content creation for various media, including human interest stories, press releases, and social media materials. Additionally, the position involves supporting reporting functions, ensuring the quality and consistency of donor reports and proposals, and adapting multimedia assets for local audiences, thereby enhancing UNICEF's outreach and impact.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the UNICEF-Mindanao Field Office Communication Officer, the Communication and Reports Officer will undertake key functions including assisting in the development and execution of advocacy and communication strategies to champion children's and women's rights. Responsibilities encompass writing and editing diverse content such as human interest stories, press releases, articles, and scripts. The role also involves creating and designing engaging content for social media platforms, like factographs and infographics. Furthermore, the officer will provide communication support for events, launches, and campaigns, and assist in preparing high-quality donor reports and proposals. Adapting multimedia assets from UNICEF's global and regional offices for the local context is also a significant duty.

Work Experience

A minimum of three years of professional experience in communication, print and broadcast media, digital media, or a related field is required. Experience in emergency programming, including preparedness and accountability to affected populations, is desirable. Proficiency in producing content for various media formats, excellent writing and reporting skills, and strong computer literacy, including design software like Canva or Adobe Creative Cloud, are essential. Experience working in a multicultural team and adapting to challenging environments is also important.

Skills

Key competencies include accountability, adaptability, flexibility, creativity, judgment, decision-making, planning, organizing, professionalism, and self-management. Essential technical skills involve communication, community development, and development program support. Proficiency in various media formats, strong writing and reporting abilities, and familiarity with design software are also crucial. An interest in UNICEF's volunteerism and the UN System is valued.

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