Deadline: 5 December 2016
United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Communication Officer in Banjul, Gambia.
The Communication Officer will assist in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating an advocacy, external media 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.
UNICEF works for a world in which every child has a fair chance in life.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Communication Officer will perform the following functions-
- Maintain and update media relations contact list/database.
- Ensure rapid and accurate information dissemination to the media as approved by the Head of Office.
- Assist in developing and maintaining close collaboration with mass media, as well as with groups and organizations whose support is essential to the achievement of advocacy and communication objectives.
- Assist in drafting and editing articles, press releases, statements and other relevant materials in all media formats, as appropriate.
- Ensure that social media platforms and website have up to date information.
- Prepare background communication and promotional materials for briefing and visits of media and other special interest groups.
- Assist in the planning, logistic and administrative arrangements for them.
- Assist in collaborating with the media through activities such as organizing project site visits, facilitating photo coverage and TV footage and utilizing both web-based and traditional media as appropriate.
- Monitor and evaluate the use and effectiveness of media materials including social media engagements. Maintain a library of coverage (clippings, coverage etc.).
- Help organize and generate public support for special events and activities to promote country programme goals.
- Assist in developing and maintaining close collaboration with mass media, as well as with groups and organizations whose support is essential to the achievement of advocacy and communication objectives.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- University degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related field.
- 1 year practical professional work experience in communication, print and broadcast media, or interactive digital media.
- International and national work experience (for IP).
- Field work experience (for NO).
- Background/familiarity with Emergency situations.
- Fluency in English and another UN language.
- Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.
- Nationality of Gambia.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit UNICEF.
