Communication Officer (Digital), (NO-2), WCARO Dakar, Senegal, 22151

UN Children's Fund - UNICEF | Staff |
Closing: 11 Jan 2026 3 days remaining
Location: Dakar, Senegal

Overview

Assists in planning, designing, rolling out, and evaluating projects and initiatives to support a regional advocacy and communication strategy. Manages and expands social and digital media platforms to highlight children's and women's issues, strengthen political will, and enhance the organization's credibility.


Tasks Summary
  • Provide communication support for regional and global priorities, focusing on polio and vaccination.
  • Oversee the production of advocacy and communication materials, ensuring quality and adherence to guidelines.
  • Gather and repackage content from regional communication teams for digital and social media platforms.
  • Draft and edit articles, press releases, and human interest stories for web and traditional media.
  • Maintain databases of communication materials.
  • Recommend appropriate communication materials and dissemination strategies.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining relationships with journalists and media outlets.
  • Maintain and update media relations contact lists.
  • Assist in drafting and editing materials for all media formats.
  • Prepare background materials for media and special interest group briefings and visits.

Experience Requirements

Experience in communication and public advocacy work.


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