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Note: \"Ideally, this position will be based in New York. However, the position has the option for a fully remote work modality. This will be determined based on the preferred candidate's location and availability to relocate. In the event that a remote work modality is selected, no installation to the duty station will be applicable and relevant entitlements will be adjusted based on lower of the two costs between the remote work location and the duty station.\"
Building on work across the UN with and for young people, and in line with the UN Youth Strategy, in 2018, UNICEF launched a new global partnership dedicated to skilling and connecting young people, aged 10-24, to opportunities in employment, entrepreneurship and social impact. Generation Unlimited (GenU) is centered on finding new ways to ensure that every young person is in school, learning, training, or employment by 2030 — with a focus on those in the greatest danger of being left behind, including girls, the poorest, those with disabilities, young people on the move and those affected by conflict and natural disasters. This partnership brings together leaders from governments, UN agencies, the private sector, academia, international and civil society organizations, and young people to identify, co-create and scale up innovative solutions to expand opportunities for youth. Young people participate meaningfully in the co-creation of solutions by informing, advising, and helping in implementation every step of the way.
To drive awareness and advocacy around the youth skills-to-opportunity gap and inspire action to better prepare young people for the future of work and life, GenU’s communication approach relies on leveraging the reach and influence of its public-private-youth partners.
For every child, education for all……
Accountable for developing, managing, coordinating, networking, implementing, and monitoring the advocacy and communication strategy and associated products and activities, with the objective of promoting awareness, understanding, investment and action towards skilling and connecting youth to opportunities. The incumbent would be responsible for activating Generation Unlimited’s partnership network in support of the mission, priorities and programmes at a global and country level.
How can you make a difference?
Networking and partnerships
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.Influencers and special events
Develop, maintain, and update influencers contact list/database. Help establish, document, review and refine process of reaching out to and working with influencers, including special events, social media opportunities, collaborations etc. Participate in global advocacy activities by planning visits, partners, Executive Board / Global Leadership Council 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.Resource mobilization support
Mobilize country office communication capacity to support/facilitate the gathering of content and coverage of relevant country efforts. Use the opportunity to identify/highlight effective programme activities and results in support of fund-raising. Mobilize resources for fund-raising support by regular communication and co-ordination with relevant communication focal points in regional offices and headquarters divisions.Monitoring and evaluation
Provide technical support to ensure that a set of communication performance indicators is identified and adjusted as necessary, and these communication indicators are incorporated or fed forwarded in the Annual Management Plan, Annual Work Plan, etc. Conduct timely and accurate monitoring and evaluation activities to ensure the communications objectives are met and the strategy is effective. Undertake lessons learned review of successful and unsuccessful communication experiences and share observations/findings with country, regional and HQ communication colleagues so that best practices benefit UNICEF’s communication work.Management
Develop a work plan for communication activities, monitor compliance and provide support and guidance to ensure objectives are met. Plan and monitor the use of communication budgetary resources. Approve and monitor the overall allocation and disbursement and liquidation of funds. Take appropriate actions to optimize use of funds. Identify, recruit and supervise staff, technical resources and consultants as necessary. Conduct and implement effective performance planning, monitoring, performance development programme as required. Ensure communication effectiveness, efficiency, and delivery as well as a rigorous and transparent approach to planning, monitoring and evaluation.Capacity building and support
Advise UNICEF management, colleagues and staff on media strategy and implications for action and policies proposed. Support communication activities through knowledge management, information exchange and building capacity of the country communications team. Enable appropriate advocacy and communication training, access to information, supplies and equipment, and developing training and orientation material. Assist the Programme Communication Officer in the development of communication tools and/or strategies. Identify opportunities to strengthen the capacity of partners through appropriate advocacy and communication training.To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
An advanced university degree (Master or higher) in Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, or another relevant technical field is required. A minimum of 8 (eight) years of professional experience in communication, print, broadcast, and/or new media is required. Rights-based and Results-based approach and programming in UNICEF is desired. Experience working in a developing country is considered as a strong asset. Background and/or familiarity with emergency is considered as a strong asset. Computer systems/applications and network, including internet navigation, office applications, and specifically, interactive digital media is desired Knowledge of theories and practices in communication research planning and strategy is an asset. Fluency in English (written and verbal) is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, French or Spanish) is an asset.For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability (CRITA), and sustainability
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UNICEF competencies required for this post are.
Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2) Works Collaboratively with others (2) Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2) Innovates and Embraces Change (2) Thinks and Acts Strategically (2) Drive to achieve impactful results (2) Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to including everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination.
UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.
Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid).
Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF.
UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.
“UNICEF only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/”
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.This vacancy is archived.