Deadline: 9 October 2015
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Communication Specialist based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
UNICEF is a leading humanitarian and development agency working globally for the rights of every child.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Communication Specialist will perform the following functions-
- Develop, maintain and update the country advocacy and communication strategy and associated work plan.
- Promote a better understanding of, respect and support for children’s and women’s rights and issues by carrying out media activities in support of UNICEF
- Celebrities and special events
- Help establish, document, review and refine process of working with celebrities, including special events, media opportunities, field trips etc.
- Support the UNICEF global communications objectives and strategies through development of complementary country specific and local community materials and activities. Work plan should anticipate the inclusion of work on global priorities and campaigns.
- Develop, maintain and update the country child participation strategy and associated work plan. Strategy and work plan include: objectives; target audiences; messages and resources; specific actions, activities and products; monitoring and evaluation of impact; success and opportunity for improvement; ongoing refinement of the strategy.
- 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.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Expected Qualification and Experience
- Advanced university degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations.
- Five years of progressively responsible and relevant professional work experience in communication, print, broadcast, and/or new media.
- Field work experience (for NO). Background/familiarity with Emergency situations.
- Fluency in English and another UN language.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through online process.
For more information, please visit UNICEF.
