National individual contractor – Communication Associate United Nations Children's Fund Experience: 2 years of relevant work experience Zagreb, Croatia Apply By: 11-10-2024

How can you make a difference? 

The Communication Associate (m/f) will perform daily support in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of communication and public advocacy strategy to promote childrens rights and facilitate fundraising in coordination with other members of the team and under general supervision of the Communication and Advocacy specialist.

Scope of Work/Objectives:

To support implementation of activities defined in the Communications Plan, the individual contractor is expected to:

• Assist in developing and implementing Annual Communication Work Plan
• Contribute to strategies for engagement and development of communication products to enhance UNICEF’s visibility and influence with existing and prospective partners
• Prepare communication materials for offline and online platforms, including web and social media content
• Planne and coordinate joint communication activities with partners, including multimedia production and events, in coordination with the CO Programme, Fundraising and Partnerships teams, external communication agencies, media and communication/marketing teams of UNICEF’s partners
• Create and execute communication plans for campaigns and events
• Coordinate outreach activities with children, adolescents, youth, schools, media partners, implementing partners, corporate partners, donors, other partner organizations and institutions
• Coordinate logistic and administrative arrangements for planned activities and events
• Disseminate information and communication materials to target audiences
• Prepare background information, communication and other promotional and advocacy materials, including press releases, articles, photographs and audio-visual materials
• Maintain and update documentation for publications, press releases, press clippings, photographic and audio-visual materials
• Track, maintain and update records on KPIs that inform the implementation of activities
• Coordinate external partners in delivering KPIs and reports, including regular reports from communication service providers and outsourced agencies
• Assist in daily communications from the office, and on all official UNICEF channels
• Answer media, public queries and donor requests regarding UNICEF programme and activities
• Support digital marketing campaigns, digital colaborations and relationships with UNICEF ambassadors, supporters and influencers
• Support internal communication, preparing monthly newsletter
• Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor

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

An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in  

• A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
• A minimum of [insert years] of relevant professional experience in
• Ability to research, analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information
• Excellent command of English and Croatian, written and spoken
• Excellent written communication and strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent computer skills: digital photo and video editing skills and knowledge of Drupal are an asset
• Knowledge of digital tools, metrics, and procedures is an asset
• Flexibility and ability to perform under pressure
• Able to demonstrate an elevated level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proactive, with an enthusiastic and flexible approach
• Hard-working and dedicated, with a professional approach
• Acting as a team player and facilitating teamwork
• Ability to achieve deadlines and manage time effectively and efficiently
• Good understanding of UNICEF and its mission, knowledge of UNICEF policies, mandate, and programmes are considered as assets

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/575797