Communication Assistant GS5 (Venezuela)

Under the close supervision of the Communication Specialist, incumbent support the development, planning, implementation, monitoring of advocacy, communication and C4D strategies to support the country programme.

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.

For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Under the close supervision of the Communication Specialist, incumbent support the development, planning, implementation, monitoring of advocacy, communication and C4D strategies to support the country programme.

KEY END-RESULTS

1. Strategies implementation: effective support to implement advocacy, communication and C4D strategies by preparing and coordinating appropriate and timely research on the target audience, baseline and monitoring data with relevant analysis.
2. Media relations: effective support to establish and maintain strategic and productive partnership with communication departments of national partners, journalists, commentators, and media outlets covering all media – print, TV, radio, web etc., to achieve expected results.
3. Monitoring: regular monitoring of stakeholders and general public perception of and reaction to UNICEF; statistics, analysis and draft responses prepared; and recommended actions suggested to maintain a positive, independent, neutral and impartial image associated with children's rights of UNICEF.
4. Communication materials: all types of communication and advocacy materials (press releases, statement, human interest stories, newsletter, annual reports, publications, photographs, videos, etc) prepared/drafted, produced and disseminated tailored to types of media (traditional, web-based, social, informal network, etc).
5. Celebrities, partners and special events: updated contact list of all stakeholders, key individuals, groups, organizations, including national and local Governments, UN agencies, implementing partners, diplomatic corps, to achieve expected results.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES and DUTIES & TASKS

1. Strategies implementation: effective support to implement advocacy, communication and C4D strategies by preparing and coordinating appropriate and timely research on the target audience, baseline and monitoring data with relevant analysis.

Duties & Tasks      

• Implement the agreed tasks in the communication work plan and strategy.
• Assist in coordinating appropriate and timely research on the target audience, baseline and monitoring data with relevant analysis.
• Assists in the production of advocacy and communication materials (e.g., print, videos, audio-visuals, etc.) by goods and service providers, monitor qualitative aspects of production, (e.g., quality control, translations, visual image, layout and graphic design etc.) to meet standards set forth in the UNICEF Communication Toolkit.
• Assists in making recommendations to establish contacts, networks, resources and processes to support communication activities.
• Assists in making recommendations to select information and communication materials for use in media, and other advocacy and communication activities.

1. Media relations:   effective support to establish and maintain strategic and productive partnership with communication departments of national partners, journalists, commentators, and media outlets covering all media – print, TV, radio, web etc., to achieve expected results.

Duties & Tasks

• Maintain and update contact list/database of media partners. Ensure rapid and accurate responses and information to disseminate to the media.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining partnership with communication department of national partners, journalists, media outlets and other communication and key media stakeholders.
• Prepare briefs, background information notes, and communication materials for media, donor and other stakeholder visits.
• Assist in collaborating with the media through events and opportunities such as press briefs and conference, field programme visits, photo ops, video and TV footage.

1. Monitoring: Contribute to the regular monitoring of stakeholders and general public perception of and reaction to UNICEF; statistics, press releases, analysis, pronouncements and recommend actions to the Communication Specialist to maintain a positive, independent, neutral and impartial image associated with children's rights of UNICEF.

Duties & Tasks

• Monitor and support the appropriate and timely dissemination of advocacy and communication materials to target audiences, and participate in the internal evaluation of impacts.
• Monitor the stakeholders and general public perception of UNICEF in the country and recommend appropriate actions to the Communication Specialist to maintain a positive and independent image of UNICEF.

1. Communication materials: all types of communication and advocacy materials (press releases, statement, human interest stories, newsletter, annual reports, publications, photographs, videos etc.) prepared/drafted, produced and disseminated tailored to types of media (traditional, web-based, social, informal network, etc).

Duties & Tasks

• Support the production of communication materials (e.g. briefing notes, audio-visual, web pages, etc.) that meet global standards as set out in the Communication Toolkit.
• Maintain up-to-date communication materials including press releases, statements, clippings, photographs, audio-visual materials, web resources etc.

1. Celebrities, partners and special events: updated contact list of all stakeholders, key individuals, groups, organizations, including national and local Governments, UN agencies, implementing partners, diplomatic corps, to achieve expected results.

Duties & Tasks

• Assist in organising and generate public support for special events to promote UNICEF activities, children's rights and country programme results.
• Maintain and update celebrity partner contact lists and database of activities.
• Assist in preparing 'induction' for celebrity partners.
• Assists to prepare briefs, background information notes and communication and promotion materials for briefings and visits of media, Goodwill Ambassadors, donors, National Committee representatives and other stakeholders.

QUALIFICATION and COMPETENCIES

Education

Completion of secondary education. Technical or university courses in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related field desired.

Work Experience

At least 5 years professional work experience in communication, print and broadcast media, or interactive digital media.

Language Proficiency 

Fluency in Spanish and English required

Competency Profile 

Core Values (Required)

• Commitment         • Diversity and Inclusion     • Integrity

Core Competencies (Required)

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

Functional Competencies (Required)

• Analyzing     [ I ]                                            • Following Instructions and Procedures [ I ]
• Learning and Researching   [ I ]                       • Planning and Organizing [ I ]
• Relating and Networking   [ I ]                         • Applying Technical Expertise   [ I ]          

General Service Staff are recruited locally. Candidates must be in possession of an existing work permit or resident/citizen of Venezuela to be considered eligible for this post. Please note that General Service (GS) staff are locally recruited staff and therefore, candidates are personally responsible for any travel and accommodation arrangements.

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.