Chief of Communication United Nations Children's Fund Experience: Above 10 Years Abuja, Nigeria Apply By: 25-12-2024

How can you make a difference? 

Advocacy and Communication are at the centre of UNICEF’s mandate. We advocate to decision makers for ‘the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential’. We communicate to key public and private audiences to build support for the cause of children. The P5 Chief of Advocacy and Communication is accountable for leading the advocacy and communication strategies of the Country Office, under the supervision of the Representative.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

• Advocacy strategy implementation
• Communication strategy implementation
• Digital Strategy
• Media Relations
• Advocacy and Communication M & E
• Team building Project and Budget Management
• Advocacy and Communication Capacity Building
• Stakeholder engagement
• Country Management Team

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:Download File Chief of Advocacy and Communication Level 5.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

• Education: An Advanced University degree is required in one of the following fields: International Relations, Political Science, International Development, Public Policy, Public Administration, Economics, Communication, or related fields.
• Work Experience: At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible and relevant professional work experience in advocacy/ campaigning and communication is required, with at least two years at the international level.
• Language Requirements:  Fluency in English is required.

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/577851