Communication Officer Job at UNICEF Nigeria

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Job Title: Communication Officer, NOB

Vacancy number: VN-NGR-22-2012

Locations: Abuja

Duration: Two years

Organisation: UNICEF Nigeria

Sector: NGO

UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of experienced Communication Officer who will Under the General supervision of the Communication Specialist, P4, Abuja assist in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating an advocacy and communication strategy to get children's and women's issues into the public domain, strengthen political will in support of the UNICEF's mission and objectives in the country, and enhance the organisation's credibility and brand.

The successful candidate will be expected to carry out the following duties

1. UNICEF communication Develop and manage UNICEF Nigeria's social media platform (Facebook and Twitter), including weekly posting of messages, photos and story contents

2. Communication capacity building with partners Reach out to specific child protection networks to foster their capacity in using social media to tell their own stories and raise awareness about issues relating to child protection issues Reach out to specific school clubs to engage children in social communication about issues of concern and interest to them

3. Knowledge generation Reach out to relevant academic and/or broadcasting institutions to foster and tap into research on how children and youth use social media

Minimum qualification & competencies: • University degree in Communications

• Two years practical professional work experience in communication, print and broadcast media, or interactive digital media. • Field work experience

• Background/familiarity with emergency situations.

• Proven knowledge and experience of using social media for social development messaging

• Excellent writing skills for web • Solid understanding of the communication universe of children and youth

• High ethical standards and understanding of sensitivities relating to child protection

• Fluency in English language is essential. Knowledge of one other UN working language an asset. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.

• Proven skills in communication, working with people and drive for result.

• Relating, networking, persuading and influencing

• Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment.

• Knowledge of computer systems and applications

• Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF's mission and professional values.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in the position and meet the requirements, please send cover letter (one page summary statement that describes how your experience and qualification relate to the job description) and a scanned/PDF copy of the completed and signed UN Personal History Form.

Deadline: 29 May 2012.

Communication Officer Job