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Senior Communication Associate (Digital), GS-7, FT, #126732, Managua, Nicaragua

UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund

For every child, health

How can you make a difference?

Under the close supervision of the Communication Specialist, the Digital Communication Associate will propose and lead the implementation of the digital media strategy aligned with the office communication and advocacy strategy, with the aim of promoting respect for the rights of children, youth and women, mobilizing public support of UNICEF’s mission in Nicaragua through digital channels, and enhancing the organizations’ credibility and brand among digital audiences.

Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks:

1. Support the design, development, and implementation of dynamic, interactive and meaningful digital content strategies to sustain daily community management, youthrelated content on NCO social media and website, and content related to ongoing campaigns and UNICEF Nicaragua areas of focus.

2. Support planning, developing, and implementing the social media presence, in line with UN and UNICEF policies and procedures, considering both organic and paid content.

3. Plan and manage social media and website engagement initiatives, including but not limited to, the use of “live” coverage and activations on social media platforms, user generated content calls to action, and others.

4. In coordination with the Communication Specialist, lead the digital media editorial planning and processes by collaborating closely with relevant colleagues.

5. In coordination with the Communication Specialist, lead the Content Committee for weekly planning of the contents for dissemination and producing the weekly summary report.

6. In coordination with the Communication Specialist, lead on the writing of digital media packs, crafting engaging content from key messages aimed at different audiences.

7. Liaise and work with graphic designers, consultants and agencies as needed, to produce visuals, infographics and videos for social media and NCO website.

8. In coordination with the Communication Specialist and programme areas, update, maintain and monitor the website for reliability, consistency, quality, and up-to-date.

9. Support monitoring of and reporting on digital and social media presence and results and provide recommendations on tactics to improve UNICEF’s Nicaragua digital communication.

10. Monitor and prepare reports on social media and website key performance indicators for UNICEF Nicaragua’s Annual Report, Annual Management Plan, donor reports.

11. Identify new opportunities to continually improve our presence across digital platforms to deepen engagement with supporters, particularly young people, making use of digital insights through available analytical tools

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

  • Completion of secondary education.
  • Technical and/or university courses in marketing, journalism, social communication, digital communication, multimedia or any other discipline relevant to the job is an asset.
  • A minimum of 7 years of relevant working experience in digital content management is required, including social media, marketing and/or (youth) engagement, with social media tools and platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Flickr, YouTube, Vimeo, etc.
  • Experience in planning, implementing and assessing social media strategies will be considered an asset.
  • Maintaining and coordinating digital and social media channels for organizations of human rights or social development will be an asset.
  • Work experience in an international organization or UN agency is desirable.
  • Fluency in English and Spanish are required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian) or a local language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. 

Remarks:

This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is: a role with direct contact with children, works directly with children, is a safeguarding response role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) applies.

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable females or males are encouraged to apply.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be cancelled.

All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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