Deadline: 3 April 2016
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Communication Officer in Amman, Jordan.
UNICEF works for a world in which every child has a fair chance in life.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Communication Officer will perform the following functions-
- Develop social media strategy within context of UNICEF Global Communication and Public Advocacy Strategy (GCPAS).
- Implement tasks in the RO work plan and strategy as assigned including special projects, reports and features.
- Implement a social media strategy based around UNICEF’s Face book and Twitter accounts and other platforms in both English and Arabic.
- Support Country Offices’ social media efforts by advising on strategies and support capacity development. Support web and social media training for UNICEF staff as needed.
- Oversee gathering, editing and development content (e.g. stories, photos and audio visual material) in English and Arabic to be posted on social media platforms, internet and Intranet.
- Work with country offices in producing compelling social media/ online coverage of programmes demonstrating results for children across the region.
- Design, develop and produce a range of info graphics and other digital materials reflecting UNICEF and partners response to regional crises.
- Build, produce, and troubleshoot web pages on UNICEF’s Children of Syria website. Support design and production team as needed.
- Undertake regular analysis of MENARO social media work.
- Support regional introduction of new UNICEF Internet platform/ digital transformation project.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- University degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a related field.
- Two years of progressively responsible practical work experience in communication, print and broadcast media, or interactive digital media.
- Background/familiarity with emergency situations and with the regional political and humanitarian context.
- Experience with the UN is an asset.
- Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit UNICEF.
