Digital Communication Associate
Organizational Context
UNICEF Ukraine supports children and families affected by the conflict, focusing on health, nutrition, education, water, sanitation, and protection. The agency works with various partners to deliver humanitarian response and long-term development programs. UNICEF maintains a significant digital presence across multiple platforms to inform the public, advocate for children's rights, promote programs, and engage supporters. This role supports these crucial digital engagement and visibility efforts.
Job Purpose
The Digital Communication Associate UN Volunteer will support UNICEF Ukraine's Communication Section in enhancing its digital engagement, advocacy, and visibility. The role contributes to raising awareness about children's rights and the impact of UNICEF's programs amidst the ongoing war. The volunteer will be instrumental in planning, producing, publishing, and monitoring content across digital platforms, including social media and websites. This involves creating engaging content, supporting campaigns, contributing to field-based storytelling, and ensuring timely, accurate, audience-focused communication to strengthen UNICEF's digital presence and public engagement.
Responsibilities
Draft, edit, and adapt engaging content for UNICEF Ukraine's digital platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Threads, YouTube, web), ensuring brand consistency and communication objectives. Develop social media copy, captions, and scripts tailored to diverse audiences. Prepare creative briefs and collaborate with designers, photographers, and videographers to produce high-quality visual and multimedia content, utilizing Canva for simple graphics. Manage content publication and scheduling on Facebook and YouTube, coordinating with partners. Support digital communication campaigns promoting children's rights, programs, and advocacy. Assist with content publishing and engagement on other social media platforms. Identify digital storytelling opportunities and innovative content formats. Update website content as needed. Monitor digital performance metrics and contribute to reporting and optimization recommendations. Support other communication and advocacy activities.
Work Experience
While 1 month of relevant experience is the minimum requirement, desirable experience includes 2 years in copywriting, social media management, digital communications, or content creation. Experience managing content across social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), supporting digital campaigns, and creating audience-focused content is beneficial. Familiarity with website content management systems is an asset. Excellent written Ukrainian and working English proficiency are required.
Skills
Competencies include building partnerships, self-awareness, ethical awareness, driving results, innovation, managing complexity, strategic thinking, and collaboration. Expertise areas encompass Art, Design, Culture, Communication, Advocacy, Public Information, and Information Technology/Telecommunications. Proficiency in digital content creation, social media management, and content adaptation for various platforms is essential.