Stretch Assignment: UNICEF Sierra Leone (Onsite)

Title: Digital Communication Officer
Level: P-2
Reports to: Communications Specialist
Duration: 3 months
Section: ERA Section
Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone
Dates/Duration: Stretch assignment from 15 July 2024 until 14 October 2024
Eligibility: All Fixed-Term, Permanent or continuing appointment UNICEF staff members currently working in UNICEF worldwide.

Purpose of the Position

The UNICEF SLCO aims to strengthen its digital platforms in order to shape and amplify UNICEF’s voice and reach to drive advocacy and engagement with key audiences including young people. This assignment will therefore support the communication and advocacy team, to deliver the following:

• Digital Communication Strategy to engage with key target audiences – create a network of supporters online, communicate and engage with those supporters in the digital space
• A digital content strategy and approach for digital platforms, with timely development and production of digital content products for UNICEF’s digital platforms, including social media.
• Youth engagement and participation online as an organizational priority, through the production and publication of youth-led content.

Duration
This stretch assignment will be for a period of three (3) months.

Key expected results

1. In consultation with colleagues and other stakeholders, develop, implement, monitor and evaluate Sierra Leone CO’s digital communication strategy to meet organizational goals
2. Develop, manage and monitor SLCO’s social media presence (self-and/or third party generated), in line with UNICEF policies and procedures
3. Create, source, commission and manage digital content that is accurate, timely, relevant and on-brand for online public advocacy and youth engagement
4. Coordinate and facilitate digital events, including with external partners, to promote child rights and youth engagement, facilitate public engagement and increase visibility of UNICEF’s work in Sierra Leone
5. Be a digital champion for Sierra Leone CO, developing internal capacity in public outreach through digital communication to support organizational goals

Please see attached ToR for detailed information.  TOR Digital Communication Officer.pdf

Minimum Qualifications and Competencies

1. A first level University Degree in Digital Communication, Marketing or any other related area is required.
2. Advanced University Degree in Digital Communication, Marketing or any other related field is an asset.
3. Three to five (3-5) years practical professional work experience in digital communication strategy development and implementation.

Funding arrangement
This is a temporary development opportunity and there will be no changes to the staff member’s status (position number, level, etc.).

The Office will cover the ticket for economy class travel and 100% of the UN DSA rate during the first 4 weeks, and 50% DSA for the remaining time.

Interested UNICEF staff should discuss this opportunity with their supervisor and seek the approval of their management before applying.

Candidates considered potentially well-matched for the stretch assignment will be contacted for an informal interview. Supervisors may also be contacted for references.

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

For every child, a champion

Please access UNICEF Sierra Leone information here and here

How can you make a difference?

The Senior Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to the Head of Office, demonstrating the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol, whilst ensuring compliance with local driving rules and regulations.

The Senior Driver demonstrates a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Summary of Key Functions/Accountabilities:

• Reliable and safe driving services for staff and officials
• Maintenance of assigned vehicle
• Documentation of vehicle-related information
• Administrative Support

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  VA TOR - Senior Driver, GS-3, FT, #1167.pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

• Education: A secondary education is required, along with a valid driver’s license and knowledge of local driving rules and regulations. For this position, a bachelor’s degree from a recognized academic institution in a relevant field may replace two years of related work experience.

• Work Experience: A minimum of three years of work experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record is required.
• Skills: Additional technical training in vehicle maintenance and repairs is an asset.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of local language is an asset.

Desirables:

• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.

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

The 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

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

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 measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. 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.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be 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 canceled.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

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

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions 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.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.