Communication Expert

UN Children's Fund - UNICEF

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Volunteer Closes 24 Jun 2026 9 days left

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Overview

The Communication Expert will raise the visibility of UNICEF’s engagement with the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, advocating for children's rights. This role involves content creation, event organization, media collaboration, and digital platform contributions.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and update the Office annual advocacy calendars.
Support the production of the Office Newsletter.
Lead the production of specific communication products such as videos, flyers, web-cards, and banners.
Develop, maintain, and update the media relations contact list/database.
Establish, review, and refine processes for communicating with and inviting media.
Work with portfolio holders to ensure rapid and accurate dissemination of UNICEF messages.
Lead the updating of office web page content.
Support the office in participating in global advocacy activities.
Support the office in organising and participating in SIARP 2.0 advocacy activities.
Assist portfolio holders in planning and delivering online and offline events.
Keep the office informed of global advocacy campaign priorities.
Work with portfolio holders to maintain and update an email contact list/database.
Establish and maintain strong working relationships with communication departments/units from key partners.
Support portfolio holders to maintain effective partnerships with relevant stakeholders.
Maintain close working relationships with UNICEF Centres of Excellence, Regional and Headquarters (HQ) Communication colleagues.
Monitor and evaluate the use and effectiveness of media materials.
Produce monthly analytics on Office social media and website engagement.
Lead the preparation of the Office customer/stakeholders’ satisfaction survey on an annual basis.
Contribute to the preparation of SIARP 2.0 reports.
Contribute to the preparation of Office annual reports.