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UNICEF · 10 hours ago

Consultancy (6 months): Communication Specialist (Partnerships), Polio Eradication Programme (home based)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

7+ years exp

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. They are seeking a Communication Specialist to develop and implement communication and visibility plans for polio eradication donors, working closely with the Polio Resource Mobilization team and partners.

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Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and monitor donor visibility plans aligned with donor agreements and organizational standards in coordination with the GPEI Global Communication Group

Compile three donor reports in close consultation with the polio resource mobilization and finance team, and country offices

Support compilation of 2025 UNICEF Polio Annual Report

Support organization of media campaigns and high-level advocacy events

Produce multimedia content in-house including videos, photo stories and social media graphics

Develop scripts, briefs, storyboards, and production guidance for video and digital content

Identify and package compelling human-interest stories and photo essays published or created by country offices for global dissemination

Develop and manage social media visibility plans with tailored messaging for partners and donors

Create and coordinate social media content to amplify donor recognition and polio eradication milestones as part of the GPEI Global Communication Group

Maintain digital dashboards and track analytics, and provide insights and reports as and when required

Attend biweekly GPEI resource mobilization and communication meetings

Present update on visibility activities during monthly donor meetings as and when required, and through email communication

Six (6) videos (2 min each) produced in-house sourcing footage from country offices and partners

Two (2) scripts created for video soundbites from a goodwill ambassador or global/regional advocate

Two (2) photo stories produced for web publication

One (1) human interest story produced for web publication (500 words)

Twenty-four (24) social media graphics produced (approx. 4 every month)

One (1) set of slide deck produced for background digital display for an advocacy event

Monthly social media calendar created for @UNICEFPolio accounts

Data-driven campaign performance analytics generated and disseminated bi-weekly with partners and donors using social listening and media monitoring dashboards

Qualification

Donor visibility plansMultimedia content productionSocial media managementAnalytical skillsVideo production toolsDigital performance metricsPartnership managementAdvocacy event planningCommunication skillsTime management

Required

An advanced university degree (Master's or higher) preferably in mass communications, International Relations, International Development, or other relevant fields

Minimum of 7 years of relevant international and/or national professional experience in communication, advocacy, and donor/partnership management

At least 3 years of proven experience producing videos and related digital content utilizing tools and application available in the office in-house for advocacy and resource mobilization purposes

Proven experience managing social media plans and producing analytical dashboards and reports

Proven experience and ability to develop, implement, monitor and report on donor visibility and communication plans with limited supervision

Expertise in production of multimedia content in-house using Adobe Premier, Photoshop and related applications

Strong analytical skills and familiarity with digital performance metrics

Proven experience contributing to or leading planning and execution of high-level advocacy events and campaigns in coordination with multiple partner agencies

Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines

Completed profile in UNICEF's e-Recruitment system and your CV / Personal History Form (P11)

A copy of your highest University Degree

Your earliest availability

Financial proposal reflecting: Your fees against the deliverables listed in the terms of references (TOR) including all associated administrative and travel costs

At the time the contract is awarded, the selected candidate must have in place current health insurance coverage

Payment of professional fees will be based on submission of agreed satisfactory deliverables