UNICEF 80 Events Coordinator Consultant, DGCA Child and Youth Engagement, 6 months, New York Headquarters, USA (Office Based) Req# 593821

UN Children's Fund - UNICEF

Consultant Closes 23 Jun 2026 0 days left

Overview

The role involves coordinating and executing events for UNICEF's 80th anniversary, including conceptualization, planning, and logistical management.


Key Responsibilities
  • Lead an end-to-end event, including the conceptualisation, planning and execution, on the morning of Dec 11 in the ECOSOC chamber of the UN HQ with member states and children
  • Lead an end-to-end event in UNICEF House in the evening of Dec 11 with private sector, celebrities, children, musicians, artists, and Goodwill Ambassadors
  • Conceptualise, plan and execute an exhibition in the Danny Kaye Hall at UNICEF House to commemorate 80 years
  • Share format of events and exhibition with Country Offices so they can adapt/replicate
  • Manage logistical aspects of the events, support the engagement with service providers, and liaison with UN security and protocol
  • Troubleshoot tech issues and provide timely solution to optimize the quality of virtual events
  • Collaborate with building management and IT teams to ensure compatibility, security and scalability of virtual event technologies
  • Develop and implement metrics for evaluating the success and impact of events
  • Conduct post-event analyses, gathering feedback, and using insights to refine future strategies and initiatives
  • Work with budget focal point and campaign coordinator and support them in tracking expenditures against allocated resources.
Required Experience
  • At least 6 years of practical and relevant professional work experience in communication, marketing and event production;
  • A track record of producing brand activations, high level events, virtual events, and other communication campaigns;
  • Experience of and knowledge about working with children, including child safeguarding guidelines
Qualifications

•Bachelor’s degree in Communication/ Journalism/ Public Relations / Marketing or related field.

Other Details
Languages Required
•Fluency in English is required.
Languages Preferred
•Knowledge of another UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is an asset.
Contract Duration
6 months
Work Modality
Office Based
Remuneration
Not specified
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