Health Officer (NOA), Buenos Aires, Argentina (Open to Argentinean nationals)

Assists in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating an advocacy and communication strategy to get children's and women's issues into the public domain, strengthen political will in support of UNICEF's mission- and objectives in the country, and enhance· the- organization's credibility and brand.

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 Position

Assists in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating an advocacy and communication strategy to get children's and women's issues into the public domain, strengthen political will in support of UNICEF's mission- and objectives in the country, and enhance· the- organization's credibility and brand.

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

Communication strategy

UNICEF’s goals of reach, voice and engagement for the country are supported. Public awareness-raising, engagement and resource mobilization initiatives for child rights issues is reinforced. The management and production of communication initiatives, campaigns, products and materials are timely executed and followed up to support country communication strategy, regional and global campaigns and priorities, and to support resource mobilization as set out in the work plan.

•  Implement the tasks in the country communication work plan and strategy as assigned.
• Articulate with Programme and PFP in order to elaborate appropriate content that reflects UNICEF’s storytelling strategy. Develop complementary, country specific and local community materials and activities.
• Elaborates communication materials (e.g. key messages, Op Ed, briefing notes) that meet the country and global standards as set out in the Communication Toolkit.
• Assist in drafting and editing articles, press releases, human interest stories and other advocacy/information materials for both web-based and traditional media, as appropriate.
• Follow up on the production of advocacy and communication materials (e.g., films, videos, audio-visuals, etc.), and oversee the qualitative aspects of production, (e.g., quality control, translations, reviews of layout and graphic design etc.) to meet standards as set out in the Communication Toolkit.
• Provides technical assistance and contributes to the development, management and facilitation of the implementation of communication strategy and plans of action aiming at general public and stakeholders through: public advocacy, social mobilization, social and behavioural change.
• Recommend and develops appropriate information and communication materials for use in media, and other advocacy and communication activities;
• Recommend and develops established contacts, networks, resources and processes to support communication activities.

Media relations

 Effective and timely professional assistance and support are provided in developing, and maintaining alliances with multimedia groups, broadcast, media outlets, opinion leaders, and journalist covering all media – print, TV, radio, web etc. – in the country, to communicate the story of UNICEF's cooperation to a wider audience.

•  Supervise media relations contact list/database and rapid and accurate information dissemination to the media.
• Analyse media panorama, identifies opportunities, develops and maintains close collaboration with mass media, as well as with groups and organizations whose support is essential to the achievement of advocacy and communication objectives. Promote new format for storytelling in the media.
• Assist in drafting and editing articles, press releases, human interest stories and other advocacy/information materials in all media formats, as appropriate.
• Organize project site visits, press conferences, one on one meeting with journalist and opinion leaders.
• Provides analysis of media monitoring reports and evaluate the use and effectiveness of media interventions and alliances.

Monitoring and evaluation

Regular monitoring and evaluation activities are undertaken according to the work plan to ensure maximum impact and continuous improvement of country communication efforts. Ensure results and reports are prepared and shared on a timely basis.

• Assist in coordinating appropriate audience research and compiling and analysing relevant data.
• Monitor and evaluate the appropriate and timely dissemination of advocacy and communication materials to target audiences, and participate in the evaluation of their impact. Monitor and evaluate the use and effectiveness of media materials. Maintain a library of coverage (clippings, coverage etc.)
• Monitor the public perception of UNICEF in the country and recommend appropriate action to maintain a positive image for the organization.
• Assist in providing feedback to DOC on the use and appropriateness of global communication materials such as publications, images and multimedia products.
• Ensure good quality data collection, analysis and evaluation and reporting to ensure effective communication strategies, planning and effective and efficient advocacy.
• Undertake lessons learned review of successful and unsuccessful communication experiences as directed by supervisor.

Partners and special events

The Country Office’s partner’s strategy with individuals, groups, organizations and fora (including Government, UN, and bilateral counterparts), is planned, maintained and further developed. Partners whose support is essential to assist in achieving the public advocacy, communication, engagement and resource mobilization objectives and who are able to actively participate and promote special events, activities and campaigns that further the country programme goals.

•  Help organize and generate public support for special events and activities to promote country programme goals.
• Assist in developing and maintaining close collaboration with groups and organizations whose support is essential to the achievement of advocacy, engagement,social mobilization and communication objectives.
• Monitor, document and analyse process and effectiveness of working with these individuals/organizations.

Government relations:

Technical support effectively provided with government counterparts and other partners in the development and effective use of communication for social change, engagement and mobilization initiatives.

• Liaises and coordinates with government counterparts and other partners in the development and appropriate use of communication for social change, engagement and mobilization initiatives aimed at collective action and targeted individual behaviour change. Provide technical support as required.
• Provides assistance and support in the organization of activities, operational research, advocacy and exchange of information and ideas supportive of communication goals and strategies.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values

Commitment

Diversity and Inclusion

Integrity

Core competencies

Communication L2

Working with People L1

Drive for Results L1

Functional Competencies

Formulating Strategies and Concepts L1

Relating and Networking L1

Persuading and Influencing L1

Learning and Researching L2

Planning and Organizing L2

Applying Technical Expertise L1

Recruitment Qualifications 

Experience: One year practical professional work experience in communication, print and broadcast rnedia, or interactive digital media. Field work experience. (For NO) .Background/familiarity with Emergency situations.

Language Requirements:  Fluency in Spanish and English.

Education: University degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related field.

Nationality: Argentinean

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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.