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For every child, commitment
UNICEF has been operating in Zimbabwe since 1982. We are a team of passionate professionals committed to the protection and fulfillment of children’s rights.
Supporting the Government’s vision of a prosperous and empowered upper-middle-income society, the country programme is aimed at contributing to sustainable socioeconomic development that provides all children, including adolescents, with opportunities to fulfil their potential, lead a healthy life, access quality learning and protection and meaningfully participate in society.
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https://www.unicef.org/zimbabwe/work-us
How can you make a difference?
UNICEF Zimbabwe seeks to hire a passionate and dedicated Communications Specialist for their Communications team.The Communications Specialist reports to the Chief Partnerships,Advocacy,Communication (P4 Level) for guidance and general supervision.
Under the guidance of the Chief Partnerships,Advocacy,Communication,the Communication Specialist is accountable for developing, managing, coordinating, networking, implementing and monitoring a communication strategy and associated products and activities on on-going basis with public and private audiences, with the objective of promoting visibility, awareness, understanding, support and respect for children’s and women’s rights, and support for UNICEF's mission, priorities, and programmes in the Zimbabwe Country Office, as well as at the global level and within the UN Country Team.
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
- Communications strategy
- Media relations
- Networking and partnerships
- Global priorities and campaigns
- Resource mobilization support
- Management
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Capacity building and support
- Public & Private Partners Communications
- DRR and Humanitarian Communications
If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:
JD Communications Specialist NO3 68710ps.pdf
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Minimum requirements:
Education:
- Advanced university degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or Marketing.
Work Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in communications, with demonstrated expertise across traditional media (print and broadcast), as well as digital and social media platforms.
- •Recognized professional in the field of communications, with a proven track record in developing effective strategies and delivering innovative, high-impact campaigns that generate attention and drive engagement.
- Strong understanding of the advocacy landscape, including what works to influence public opinion, mobilize stakeholders, and support policy change. Experience in crafting messages and narratives that resonate with diverse audiences is essential.
- Excellent networking skills and the ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders, influencers, media, and communication partners to advance UNICEF’s mission.
- Deep knowledge of both traditional and digital media ecosystems, and the ability to leverage them creatively and strategically to support UNICEF’s communication and advocacy goals.
- Experience in developing communication baselines, and in monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on communication and advocacy outcomes, using both qualitative and quantitative methods.
- Previous experience with UNICEF, the UN system, or international NGOs in a similar role is highly desirable.
- Additional experience in marketing, branding, or behavior change communication would be a strong asset.
Language Requirements: Fluency in both written and spoken English is essential.
Desirables:
- Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.
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
(8) Nurtures, leads and manages people.
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 qualified candidates with disabilities 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.
