Communications Associate

Overview

The Communications Associate will be responsible for crafting and disseminating interactive content across digital platforms to amplify UNICEF's mission and advocate for children's rights in Pakistan.

Tasks Summary

• Assist in managing content calendar for social media platforms.
• Assist in scheduling specific, timely campaigns across all platforms.
• Support in creating engaging social media content on a weekly/monthly basis.
• Write strong copy aligned with UNICEF's style for social media and web.
• Produce and post-produce multimedia content (photo and video) for digital platforms.
• Assist in promoting content online.
• Coordinate, monitor, and manage direct communications on UNICEF Pakistan's digital channels.
• Assist in monitoring and replying to Tweets, comments and messages from followers.
• Help employ community management best practices to encourage online audiences to participate in social media discussions.
• Monitor analytics and produce weekly/monthly reports.
• Support the growth of UNICEF Pakistan social media channels.
• Monitor current events, public opinion and press, identify issues and trends, and advise on appropriate digital media response.
• Support organization of digital assets and content calendars.
• Research articles, stories, resources, or other content relevant to audiences/communities.
• Support regular meetings with Digital Communication team to plan for the upcoming social media editorial calendar.
• Monitor and evaluate UNICEF's social media performance.
• Support the communications sections to update information and key messages.
• Any other task assigned by the supervisor.

Experience Requirements

• 1 month relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of communication strategies, media engagement, and the ability to craft compelling narratives.
• Experience in developing and implementing communication strategies, managing media engagement, and enhancing the visibility of development goals.
• Experience in using digital platforms, public events, and partnerships with media outlets is also essential.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Media Studies, Journalism, Development Studies, or any other related field.

Other Details

Languages Required: • English, Level: Working knowledge

Languages Preferred: • Urdu, Level: Fluent

Contract Duration: 12 months

Work Modality: Onsite

Remuneration: • Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) of PKR 105,097 is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. • Life health and permanent disability insurance are included (health insurance for up to 3 dependents). • Final repatriation (if applicable) and resettlement allowance for satisfactory service.