Communication Specialist (NO-3), FT, #010699, East Jerusalem, State of Palestine, MENA

About the role

The situation of children and young people in the State of Palestine continues to be shaped by protracted conflict and deepening humanitarian needs and related response. The security situation is volatile and unpredictable both in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. In this context, UNICEF State of Palestine's response includes a strong footprint in the Gaza Strip and across the West Bank, including east Jerusalem.

How can you make a difference?

You are accountable for developing, managing, coordinating, networking, implementing and monitoring advocacy and communication related strategies and associated products and activities. The goal is to target and influence relevant audiences, including the public, to build child rights champions, by promoting awareness, understanding, support and respect for children's and women's rights, and support for UNICEF's mission, priorities and programmes in the State of Palestine and at a global level, as well as among the UN Country Team.

Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks

• Communication strategy
• Digital Content Production and Oversight
• Media relations
• Networking and partnerships
• Celebrities and special events
• Global priorities and campaigns
• Resource mobilization support
• Management
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Capacity building and support

Minimum requirements

• Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations. A Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in a relevant area combined with 2 additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree in the field of journalism, communications, external relations, public affairs, public relations or corporate communications.
• Work Experience: Minimum five years of progressively responsible and relevant professional work experience in communication, print, broadcast, and/or new media. International and national work experience (for IP). Field work experience (for NO). Background/familiarity with Emergency situations. The role requires strong skills in communication strategy, digital content, media relations, networking, advocacy, and monitoring and evaluation.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Desirables

• Knowledge of another official UN language (Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.
• Previous experience with the United Nations or other international organizations.
• Proven experience in humanitarian and emergency communications.
• Strong expertise in digital media, content creation, and online communications.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

UNICEF Core Values

UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it.

UNICEF Competencies

• Builds and maintains partnerships
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
• Drive to achieve results for impact
• Innovates and embraces change
• Manages ambiguity and complexity
• Thinks and acts strategically
• Works collaboratively with others
• Nurtures, leads and manages people