UNICEF Communication Specialist Jobs 2023 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs

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UNICEF Communication Specialist Jobs 2023 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs. UNICEF Ethiopia looking for “Communication Specialist“. Applicants with a degree in Advanced University Degree may apply on or before 27th April 2023.

UNICEF is a Christian international relief and development agency working globally to end poverty and injuries and to restore hope in some of the world’s poorest communities. UNICEF have the vision to see 50 million people released from material and spiritual poverty through a worldwide network of 100,000 local churches. We operate in more than fifty countries around the world.

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The UNICEF has published a job vacancy announcement on 12th April 2023 for qualified Ethiopians to fill in the vacant post of Communication Specialist to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

UNICEF Job Vacancy 2023

Duties and Tasks:

Develop, maintain and update the country advocacy and communication strategy and associated work plan. Strategy and work plan include: an environmental and stakeholder assessment; objectives; target audiences; messages and media mix; resources; specific actions, activities and products; monitoring and evaluation of impact; success and opportunity for improvement; ongoing refinement of the strategy.
UNICEF’s rights- and results-based programming approach is appropriately reflected in the communication strategy, work plan and products.
Maintain close collaboration with Regional Communication Advisers and HQ Communication Officers for effective overall coordination.
Promote a better understanding of, respect and support for children’s and women’s rights and issues by carrying out media, information and education activities in support of UNICEF-assisted development programmes or humanitarian efforts in the country.
Develop, maintain and update media relations contact list/database.
Establish, document, review and refine process of communicating with media contacts, including press conferences and events, issuing of media materials etc.
Ensure rapid and accurate information dissemination to the media, National Committees, NGOs, the field and other appropriate audiences.
Identify, develop, distribute and evaluate variety of media materials in multiple, appropriate formats. Ensure or enhance the quality, appropriateness of country specific communication materials, activities, processes and messages transmitted to the press, partners and public.
Collaborate with mass 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 and share results and findings.
Maintain close collaboration with Regional Communication Advisers and HQ Communication Officers for effective overall coordination.
Develop, maintain and update partners contact list/database.
Help establish, document, review and refine process of working collaboratively with partners, including meetings, joint projects, information sharing etc.
Ensure or enhance the quality, consistency and appropriateness of country-specific communication materials, activities, processes and messages shared with partners.
Identify opportunities to strengthen the capacity of partners through appropriate advocacy and communication training, access to information, supplies and equipment and through knowledge sharing.
Monitor, evaluate and share results and findings with partners.
Develop, maintain and update celebrities contact list/database.
Help establish, document, review and refine process of working with celebrities, including special events, media opportunities, field trips etc.
Participate in global advocacy activities by planning visits of Goodwill Ambassadors, National Committee representatives, Executive Board members etc. including preparing information materials (e.g., press releases, programme summaries, country fact sheets and media kits), and necessary logistic arrangements. Highlight the achievements of the country programme.
Maintain close collaboration with Regional Communication Advisers and HQ Communication Officers for effective overall coordination.

Position in Organization:

Communication Specialist
Job no: 560975
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Level: NO-3
Location: Ethiopia
Categories: Communication
Deadline: 27th April 2023

Qualification:

Advanced university degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Social Sciences or a related degree.

Experience:

A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in communication, print, broadcast, and/or new media.
Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.