Communication Specialist (Strategic Advisory, Executive Communications and Donor Reporting), P-4, TA (4 months), #00138295, Riyadh, Gulf Area Office, Saudi Arabia - MENAR

UN Children's Fund - UNICEF

Staff Closes 01 Sep 2026 10 days left

Overview

Provide strategic advisory, executive communications, reporting, and quality assurance support to the Gulf Area Office Director during an intensive period of events and reporting.


Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic planning and positioning
  • Executive communications and external engagement
  • Evidence-based donor reporting and quality assurance
  • Knowledge management and institutional learning
Required Experience

A minimum of eight years of progressively responsible professional experience in strategic communications, advocacy, executive communications or a related field. Demonstrated experience supporting senior leadership through speeches, briefing notes, talking points and other executive communications for major international events and high-level meetings. Experience working with governments, development partners and other high-level stakeholders, and experience reviewing or producing high-quality donor reports and partnership materials.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree (Master's or higher) in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, International Relations, Political Science, Marketing or another relevant field. A first university degree combined with two additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in English is required, with excellent drafting and editing skills.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset. Knowledge of the Gulf region is desirable. Field work experience is desirable. Background/familiarity with emergency situations is desirable.
Contract Duration
4 months
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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