UNICEF Communication Specialist Jobs In Jamaica 2022

Description UNICEF Communication Specialist Jobs In Jamaica 2022

UNICEF Communication Specialist Jobs In Jamaica 2022 Under the guidance of the  Head of Office ( Representative), the  Communications Specialist serves as a Strategic Business Partner,  accountable for developing, managing, coordinating, networking, implementing and monitoring an advocacy and communication strategy and associated products and activities designed to reach and engage various audiences, on an ongoing basis, with the objective of promoting awareness, understanding, support and respect for children’s and women’s rights, and support for UNICEF’s mission, priorities and programmes in the country office, within the region and at a global level and those of the UN Country Team.
This will involve the  following  key functions:

• Communication strategy
• Media relations
• Networking and partnerships 
• Celebrities and special events
• Global priorities and campaigns
• Resource mobilization support 
• Management
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Capacity building and support

UNICEF Background

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfil their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up.

Eligibility Criteria

EDUCATION

An Advanced University Degree in one of the following areas is required:

• Communication
• Journalism
• Public Relations

or

A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with twelve (12)  years of professional experience in the field of:-

• Journalism
• Communication
• External Relations
• Public Affairs
• Public Relations
• Corporate Commination

Experience

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible and relevant professional work experience in communication, print, broadcast, and/or new media.
• Field work experience  for National Officers (NO).

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset

Note

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

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 also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.

How To Apply

Interested candidates may apply through the Offical website via clicking here