Job
Number: 511031 | Vacancy Link
Locations: Africa: Nigeria
Work Type: Fixed Term Staff
Locations: Africa: Nigeria
Work Type: Fixed Term Staff
KEY
END-RESULTS
1. Communication strategy: The production of
communication products and materials are timely executed and followed up to
support country communication strategy, regional and global campaigns and
priorities, and to support resource mobilization as set out in the work plan.
2. Media relations: Effective and timely
professional assistance and support are provided in developing, drafting and
maintaining contact information, materials and relationships with journalists
and media outlets covering all media – print, TV, radio, web etc. – in the
country, to communicate the story of UNICEF's cooperation to a wider audience.
3. Monitoring and evaluation: Regular monitoring
and evaluation activities are undertaken according to the work plan to ensure
maximum impact and continuous improvement of country communication efforts.
Results and reports are prepared and shared on a timely basis.
4. Celebrities, partners and special events: The
Country Office's contact list of individuals, groups, organizations and fora
(including Government, UN, and bilateral counterparts), is maintained and
further developed, whose support is essential to/can assist in achieving the
advocacy and communication objectives and who support and are able to actively
participate in special events and activities that further the country programme
goals.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES and DUTIES & TASKS
Within
the delegated authority and the given organizational set-up, the incumbent may
be accountable for all or assigned areas of the following major duties and end
results.
1.
Communication materials
Ensure
that the production of communication products and materials is timely executed
and followed up to support country communication strategy, regional and global
campaigns and priorities and to support resource mobilization as set out in the
work plan.
Duties & Tasks
- Implement
the tasks in the country communication work plan and strategy as assigned.
- Gather
content and coverage of relevant country efforts to identify effective
relevant country programme activities and results. Develop complementary,
country specific and local community materials and activities.
- Produce
advocacy and communication materials (e.g. briefing notes, images, video.
Web pages etc.) that meet the country and global standards as set out in
the Communication Toolkit.
- Assist
in drafting and editing articles, press releases, human interest stories
and other advocacy/information materials for both web-based and
traditional media, as appropriate.
- Follow
up on the production of advocacy and communication materials (e.g., films,
videos, audio-visuals, etc.), and oversee the qualitative aspects of
production, (e.g., quality control, translations, reviews of layout and
graphic design etc.) to meet standards as set out in the Communication
Toolkit.
- Establish
or maintain an up-to-date documentation centre for communication materials
including publications, press releases and clippings, photographs,
audio-visual materials, web resources etc.
- Recommend
appropriate information and communication materials for use in media, and
other advocacy and communication activities; recommend the appropriateness,
quality and dissemination of printed and audio-visual materials.
- Recommend
established contacts, networks, resources and processes to support
communication activities.
2. Media relations
Effective
and timely professional assistance and support are provided in developing,
drafting and maintaining contact information, materials and relationships with
journalists and media outlets covering all media (print, TV, radio, web
etc.) in the country, to communicate the story of UNICEF's cooperation to
a wider audience.
Duties & Tasks
- Maintain
and update media relations contact list/database. Ensure rapid and
accurate information dissemination to the media.
- Assist
in developing and maintaining close collaboration with mass media, as well
as with groups and organizations whose support is essential to the
achievement of advocacy and communication objectives.
- Assist
in drafting and editing articles, press releases, human interest stories
and other advocacy/information materials in all media formats, as
appropriate.
- Prepare
background communication and promotional materials for briefing and visits
of media and other special interest groups. Assist in the planning,
logistic and administrative arrangements for them.
- Assist
in collaborating with the media through activities such as organizing
project site visits, facilitating photo coverage and TV footage and
utilizing both web-based and traditional media as appropriate.
- Monitor
and evaluate the use and effectiveness of media materials. Maintain a
library of coverage (clippings, coverage etc.)
3. Monitoring and evaluation
Regular
monitoring and evaluation activities are undertaken according to the work plan
to ensure maximum impact and continuous improvement of country communication
efforts. Ensure results and reports are prepared and shared on a timely basis.
Duties & Tasks
- Contribute
to developing an advocacy and communication strategy by coordinating
appropriate audience research and compiling and analysing relevant data.
- Monitor
and evaluate the appropriate and timely dissemination of advocacy and
communication materials to target audiences, and participate in the
evaluation of their impact. Monitor and evaluate the use and effectiveness
of media materials. Maintain a library of coverage (clippings, coverage
etc.)
- Monitor
the public perception of UNICEF in the country and recommend appropriate
action to maintain a positive image for the organization.
- Assist
in providing feedback to DOC on the use and appropriateness of global
communication materials such as publications, images and multimedia
products.
- Ensure
good quality data collection, analysis and evaluation and reporting to
ensure effective communication strategies, planning and effective and
efficient advocacy.
- Undertake
lessons learned review of successful and unsuccessful communication
experiences as directed by supervisor.
4. Celebrities, partners and special events
Ensure
that the Country Office's contact list of individuals, groups, organizations
and fora (including Government, UN, and bilateral counterparts), are maintained
and further developed, whose support is essential to/can assist in achieving
the advocacy and communication objectives and who support and are able to
actively participate in special events and activities that further the country
programme goals.
Duties & Tasks
- Help
organize and generate public support for special events and activities to
promote country programme goals.
- Assist
in developing and maintaining close collaboration with mass media, as well
as with groups and organizations whose support is essential to the
achievement of advocacy and communication objectives.
- Maintain
and update celebrity and partner contact lists/database for country
office.
- Monitor/document
process and effectiveness of working with these individuals/organizations.
- Prepare
background communication and promotional materials for briefings and
visits of media, Goodwill Ambassadors, donors, National Committee
representatives and other special interest groups. The task includes
preparing information materials (e.g., press releases, programme
summaries, country fact sheets and media kits), and assisting in the
planning, logistics and administrative arrangements.
JOB
GRADE FACTORS [1]
Level 2
- Report
to Chief of Communication/Sr. Communication Specialist (Level 5) or
Communication Specialist (Level 4) in a large area or medium-size country
office of $-- million throughput.
- Operates
in the context of a medium-sized country office or an area office.
- Accountable
for communication programme implementation. The work is task- and results-
oriented.
- Responsible
for research, analysis and evaluation of data/information to produce
situation analysis, reports, and Information/communication materials.
Assist in drafting, analyzing, and editing articles and human interest
stories and other advocacy materials.
- Assist
in organizing special events in consultations with government
counterparts, community and partners to support programme delivery.
- Work
under the general supervision of Communication Specialist. The supervisor
defines the parameters of assignments and outlines approaches to problem
areas. Research is carried out independently. Work may be reviewed while
in progress, and upon completion.
- Incumbent
operates within rules and regulations, and makes recommendations to
supervisor when a deviation from guidelines or changes in procedures is
required.
- Supervise
and follow-up on production and qualitative monitoring of information and
communication materials.
QUALIFICATION
and COMPETENCIES (indicates the level of proficiency required for the job.)
1.
Education: University degree in Communications, Journalism, Public
Relations or a related field.
2. Work
Experience: Two years practical professional work experience in
communication, print and broadcast media, or interactive digital media.
International and national work experience (for IP). Field work experience (for NO)
Background/familiarity with Emergency situations.
International and national work experience (for IP). Field work experience (for NO)
Background/familiarity with Emergency situations.
3.
Language Proficiency [ I ]: Fluency in English and another UN
language.
Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.
Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.
4. Competency
Profile (For details on competencies please refer to the UNICEF
Professional Competency Profiles.)
i) Core
Values (Required)
- Commitment
- Diversity
and Inclusion
- Integrity
ii) Core
Competencies (Required)
- Communication
[ II ]
- Working
with People [ I ]
- Drive
for Results [ I ]
iii)
Functional Competencies (Required)
- Formulating
Strategies and Concepts [ I ]
- Relating
and Networking [ I ]
- Persuading
and Influencing [ I ]
- Applying
Technical Expertise [ I ]
- Learning
and Researching Planning and Organizing [ II ]
iv)
Technical Knowledge
a) Specific Technical Knowledge Required (for
the job)
Specific and up-to-date working knowledge of:
- Executive
Board and other policy documents.
- Executive
Directives,
- Thorough
knowledge of Mid-Term Strategic Plan (MTSP)
- UN/UNICEF
Policy Papers
- UNICEF
programme policy, procedures and guidelines.
- Rights-based
and Results-based approach and programming in UNICEF
- General
administrative and financial guidelines.
- Human
resources manual
- UNICEF
communication and other DOC guidelines
- Communication
toolkit
- Brand
Toolkit and Brand Book
- UNICEF
Stylebook
- Ethical
Guidelines on Reporting on Children
b) Common Technical Knowledge Required (for the
job group)
General
knowledge of:
- Communication
practice, methodology and practical application. Knowledge of current
theories and practices in communication research planning and strategy.
- Fundamentals
of working in various media formats – print, audio, video, web etc.
- Computer
systems, including internet navigation, office applications, and
specifically, interactive digital media.
- United
Nations or other international organizations; good understanding of world
affairs, current events and international development issues
- Global
human rights issues, specifically relating to children and women, and
current UNCEF position and approaches.
- UNICEF
communication goals, visions, positions, policies, guidelines and
strategies.
- UNICEF
policies and strategy to address national and international issues,
including emergencies.
- UNICEF
emergency communication policies, goals, strategies and approaches,
including emergency preparedness.
- Gender
equality and diversity awareness
c) Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced
(for the Job)
- Knowledge
and expertise in management, communication strategy and networking.
- Technical
competence in producing content for various media formats – print,
audio, video, web etc.
- UN
policies and strategy to address international humanitarian issues and the
responses.
- UN
common approaches to programmatic issues and UNICEF positions
- UN
security operations and guidelines.
[1] The
differences in the grades of jobs and positions reflect various differences,
among others, in the nature and scope of work, individual contribution,
professional expertise required, organizational context, risks, coordination
and networking, engagement, partners, beneficiaries, clients/stakeholders
relations, impact of decisions, actions and consequences, and leadership roles.
Opening
Date Mon Feb 19 2018 10:00:00 GMT+0200 (South Africa Standard Time) W. Central
Africa Standard Time
Closing Date Tue Mar 06 2018 00:55:00 GMT+0200 (South Africa Standard Time)
Closing Date Tue Mar 06 2018 00:55:00 GMT+0200 (South Africa Standard Time)
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