Humanitaire (ONG, Associations, ...), Projet/programme de développement
Communication Officer (Digital Media and Campaign),NO-2 (For Nationals Only), Bujumbura, Burundi #109357
Job Number: 523873 | Vacancy Link
Locations: Africa: Burundi
Work Type : Fixed Term Appointment
Purpose of the job:
The Communication officer will assist in planning, monitoring and evaluating an advocacy and communication strategy to get children's and women's issues into the public domain, strengthern political will in support of UNICEF's mission and objectives in the country, and enhance the organization credibility and brand.
Key find results
Communication strategy: The production of communication products and materials are timely executed and followed up to support Country Office communication strategy, regional and global campaigns and priorities, and to support resource mobilization as set out in the work plan.
Media relations: Effective and timely professional assistance and support are provided in developing drafting and maintaining contact information, materials and relationshis 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.
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.
Celebrities, partners and special events: The Country Office's contact list of individuals, groups, organisations and for a (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 and tasks
Within the delegated authority and given organizational set-up, the incumbent may be accountable for all areas of the following major duties and results.
1. Communication materials:
Ensure that the production 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.
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 world.
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.
4. Celebrities, partners and social events:
Ensure that the Country Office's contact list of individuals, groups, organisations and fora (including Government, UN, and countreparts), are maintained and further developed, whose support is essential to/can assist in achieving the advocacy and communication objectives and who support and are to actively participate in special event and activities that further the country programme goals.
Competency Profile
Core values
* Commitment
*Diversity and Inclusion
*Integrity
Core competencies
*Communication II
*Working with people I
*Drive for results I
Functional competencies
*Formulating strategies and concepts I
*Relating and Networking I
*Persuasing and influencing I
*Applying Technical expertise I
*Learning and Researching II
*Planning and organizing II
Qualifications
Education: University degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a related field.
Experiences: A minimum of two years of practical professional work experience in communication, print and broadcast media, or interactive digital media is required.
Background/familiarity with emergency situations is an asset.
Language Requirements: Fluency in French and English is required.
Closing Date Sat Jul 27 2019 22:55:00 GMT+0100 (Afr. centrale Ouest)