Advocacy and Communication Assistant, GS-6/TA, Islamabad, Pakistan # 101280 Req. 502891

UNICEF Pakistan is looking for a qualified incumbent who shall provide effective and efficient support to the Advocacy and Communication Section.

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world.

For every child, hope

Working in partnership with the Government of Pakistan at every level from the local to the provincial and federal, alongside committed donors, NGOs, CSOs and private organizations, we celebrate important achievements, while recognizing that there is a long way to go before we can achieve the dream of a world fit for children.

How can you make a difference? For every child, a better future.

UNICEF Pakistan is looking for a qualified incumbent who shall provide effective and efficient support to the Advocacy and Communication Section.

•  Provide administrative and logistic support in planning and organization of special events, workshops, seminars, press conferences and exhibits.
• Arrange translation of publications; writing and editing of press articles and designing of information materials and publications. Translate key press pieces.
• Contact, under instructions, and follows up with resource persons, contractors, consultants and production teams for production of broadcasting materials, video films and sound-slide sets; keep track of materials/equipment loaned out to ensure their safe and timely return.
• Maintain inventory of all printed materials; assess reprinting needs of advocacy/communication materials and arrange its reprinting. Follow up with Supply Section for release of purchase orders for printing of materials. Maintain digital photo database. Update website with material developed by UNICEF staff.
• Manage and update section data base of contacts of the Government counterparts, donor, Diplomatic Corps, UN/NGO, and media communities, for use in networking and materials distribution. Take the initiative when it comes to distributing Communication materials to different audiences.
• Assist in initial negotiations on availability of freelance contractors, contractual terms and delivery dates; and follow up the assigned jobs. Draft SSAs/contracts upon instructions; scrutinize invoices and raise payment requests. In PROMS add activities/tasks in the system; add inputs and raise requisitions. Brief counterparts on UNICEF rules/procedures for release of funds.
• Keep updated list of names and addresses of key translators, writers and freelance photographers, designers, cameramen, artists, calligraphers and producers. Maintain list of events; arrange logistics for visitors/missions; arrange permits for media teams.
• Keep custody of Section's audio-visual supplies/stocks including advocacy and communication material. Arrange distribution of Advocacy and Communication materials and maintain mailing lists. Maintain an inventory list including value and location of all the Section's stock.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have a…..

• Completed secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses in the field of Information & Communication.

•  Six years progressively responsible Information & Communication work, of which at least one year was closely related to support the work of the organization.

• Fluency in spoken and written English and Urdu.

For Every Child, you demonstrate:

Core Values

• Commitment
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Integrity

Core competencies

• Communication [ II ]
• Working with People   [ II ]      
• Drive for Results   [ II ]  

Functional Competencies

• Analyzing [ II ]      
• Applying Technical Expertise [ II ]      
• Planning and Organizing [ II ]      
• Following Instructions and Procedures [ II ]      

To view our competency framework, please click here. 

Interested in finding out more?  

You will have a rewarding experience working with a dynamic, diverse and committed staff who are making a difference in saving lives and building a better future for Every Child in Pakistan.   

To know more about UNICEF's work in Pakistan, visit the country website www.unicef.org/pakistan

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HEC verified and attested degrees are a pre-requisite for employment at UNICEF. During the recruitment process candidates may be required to present HEC attested degrees.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.