Overview

Support the Director of the Global Programme Division by managing digital presence, conducting research, and assisting with administrative tasks to influence global policies and partnerships.

Tasks Summary

• Drive the Director’s digital presence by managing LinkedIn blogs and articles.
• Track and analyse LinkedIn performance using established KPIs.
• Prepare monthly LinkedIn KPI performance reports.
• Coordinate inputs for external-facing content.
• Define and contribute to a dedicated research theme.
• Carry out targeted research and analysis on emerging issues.
• Support the development and organization of thought leadership assets.
• Maintain and manage SharePoint sites.
• Organize and structure document libraries and folders.
• Apply and maintain metadata and standardized naming conventions.
• Manage document version control and archiving.
• Support recruitment and contracting processes.
• Coordinate outreach to candidates and referees.
• Serve as a coordination focal point with the Common Services Centre (CSC).
• Track contract documentation, approvals, and timelines.
• Ensure completeness and compliance of documentation.

Experience Requirements

• Experience with SharePoint and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to manage digital content and information systems, including file organization and version control.
• Interest in global policy, international development, or UNICEF’s thematic priorities.

Qualification Requirements

• Be enrolled, within the past year, in a graduate degree program with a preferred major in Economics, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Business or a related field.
• Exceptionally strong communication skills, with the ability to distill information succinctly and accurately.
• Strategic thinking and planning skills.
• Intellectual curiosity and strong analytical and writing skills.
• Hands-on aptitude, emotional intelligence and self-management skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to look beyond the tasks assigned, take ownership of projects and make suggestions on how to improve the role.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while working independently with different stakeholders across several projects.
• Excellent academic performance, demonstrated by recent university or institution records.
• Proof of medical insurance covering their time at the duty station.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in English (required)

Languages Preferred: knowledge another official UN language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian) is an asset

Contract Duration: 26 weeks

Work Modality: full-time, either onsite in New York or remotely, if in an appropriate time zone

Remuneration: