Communication Specialist (Global Philanthropy), P-3, Geneva, Switzerland

UNICEF’s private sector division has a new strategic plan, and ambitious goals to deliver on income, influence and brand recognition. A key driver of increased income are new global partnerships, in both business and global philanthropy (individuals and foundations). In the new plan UNICEF is bringing together a number of functions in the organization, ensuring a more integrated approach and fostering better collaboration and co-ordination of approaches. Reporting to the communication manager (partnership), this role will work closely with the Global Philanthropy team to ensure involvement in the earliest stages of partnership design, and incorporate partner expectations and goals into the overarching partnership communication strategy and plan. The purpose of the post is to ensure appropriate visibility, messaging and branding in development of global philanthropic relationships (foundations and individuals) and to manage UNICEF’s communication response around reputational risk issues linked to engaging with global foundations and high value individuals.

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, a geographically mobile & diverse workforce

UNICEF’s private sector division has a new strategic plan, and ambitious goals to deliver on income, influence and brand recognition. A key driver of increased income are new global partnerships, in both business and global philanthropy (individuals and foundations). In the new plan UNICEF is bringing together a number of functions in the organization, ensuring a more integrated approach and fostering better collaboration and co-ordination of approaches. Reporting to the communication manager (partnership), this role will work closely with the Global Philanthropy team to ensure involvement in the earliest stages of partnership design, and incorporate partner expectations and goals into the overarching partnership communication strategy and plan.

The purpose of the post is to ensure appropriate visibility, messaging and branding in development of global philanthropic relationships (foundations and individuals) and to manage UNICEF’s communication response around reputational risk issues linked to engaging with global foundations and high value individuals.

How can you make a difference? 

1. Develop and agree on content strategy for PFP

Develop private sector content strategy and plan, in collaboration with the individual and business teams in PFP and content team in DOC.

Agree implementation schedule and ensure plan is delivered on deadline and within budget.

2. Monitor and report on results of campaigns and assets

Ensure strong system of monitoring and evaluation for centrally developed content, to include income, brand and reach indicators.

Maintain an updated data set on levels of engagement resulting from different campaigns and content packages to inform strategic planning.

3. Networking and entrepreneurial thinking

Build and maintain strong relationships with DOC in NYHQ as well as other PFP sections, to ensure plans and activities are well aligned and co-ordinated

Track national committees, external agencies and private sector companies to keep abreast of cutting edge creative and engagement techniques

4. Management and leadership

Manage a team of staff and consultants to ensure high quality performance, and delivery of content targets within budget.

Ensure good working relationships with the lead on FR content, digital marketing and DOC’s content lead.

5. Quality control

Ensure quality of outputs in all content products, alignment with UNICEF brand and engagement objectives

Participate in content gathering trips, to ensure high quality content is delivered and build understanding of UNICEF’s core work and mission.

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

• An Advanced university degree in Public Relations, Marketing or Communication.
• A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• A minimum of 5 years working in the field of communication, media production, broadcasting or marketing.
• Experience working in a UNICEF field office would be an asset.
• Fluency in English required. Working Knowledge of another UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) would be an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

Remarks:

A majority of our positions are classified as “rotational,” which means the incumbent is expected to rotate to another duty station upon completion of their tour of duty.

UNICEF is committee to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.