Communications Consultant (Digital Engagement and Protection)

The Digital Engagement and Protection Unit within UNICEF's Office of Strategy and Evidence is seeking a communications consultant to support communications and dissemination activities related to research on children's online risks and opportunities. The consultant will develop and implement communications strategies and materials for the DEP Unit.

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing communications and dissemination activities related to research on the risks and opportunities children face online.
• Develop and implement communications strategies and materials for the Digital Engagement and Protection Unit.

Requirements

• Bachelors - University degree (equivalent to a Bachelor’s) from an accredited institution is required in Social Sciences, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field is required.
• Between 4 and 7 years of professional work experience at national or international levels in communication, social media management, print and broadcast media, or interactive digital media is required.
• Demonstrated experience with terminology and communications around digital technology, technology-facilitated violence against children, and child rights is required.
• Expertise in translating complex research findings to develop a range of communications outputs relevant for various audiences is required.
• Demonstrated experience developing a range of communications outputs at both national and international levels is required.
• Experience in graphic design and demonstrated understanding of UNICEF’s branding guidelines is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment is required; experience working in the UN or other international development organization is considered an asset.
• Experience in editing scripts, radio/video production and filmmaking is considered an asset.
• Fluency in English is required; Fluency in Spanish, French or Arabic is considered an asset.

Skills

• Social Media Management
• Print Media
• Broadcast Media
• Interactive Digital Media
• Digital Technology Communications
• Technology-Facilitated Violence Awareness
• Child Rights Communication
• Research Translation
• Communications Strategy Development
• Graphic Design
• UNICEF Branding Guidelines
• Script Editing
• Radio Production
• Video Production
• Filmmaking

Languages

English, Spanish, French, Arabic