Communication Specialist, SOWC (State of the World’s Children Digital Report), P-4, New York, USA, NYHQ

If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

UNICEF, the world’s leading organization working for the rights of children, seeks a Temporary Appointment for a Communication Specialist, SOWC (State of the World’s Children Digital Report), P-4, New York, USA, NYHQ

Purpose:

Please see Terms of Reference

Qualification and Competencies:

Qualification:
• Advanced degree in Journalism, Communication, International Relations or related field;
• 8 years of progressively responsible and relevant professional work experience in international development communication and advocacy;
• Strong ability to write and edit public advocacy and outreach materials;
• Experience creating and managing online, interactive and multimedia content;
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely;
• Demonstrated success in the development and delivery of communication strategies in a complex multicultural environment;
• Good understanding of United Nations system, including UNICEF, and of world affairs and children’s rights issues;
• Able to handle multiple tasks with competing deadlines;
• Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines and capacity to work long hours when required.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of another UN language a plus;

Core Competencies: • Communication 
• Working with People 
• Drive for Results 

Functional Competencies:
• Leading and Supervising  
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts   
• Relating and Networking  
• Persuading and Influencing
• Applying Technical Expertise
• Entrepreneurial Thinking 
 
Languages:
Fluency in both French and English is required. Please note that working knowledge of English is required for all assignments.

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications should be sent to etanyag@unicef.org by Tuesday 06 May 2014. When sending to this mailbox, please ensure that the position you are applying for is quoted on the subject line.

The Personal History Form (P11) in MS Word format can be downloaded from our website athttp://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_53129.html.
Please note that acknowledgement of application will be extended only to short-listed candidates.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.