Unicef Careers| The UNV Programme Recruits | Communication Associate – Web and Social Media Writer 2025 Apply Online
Introduction
UNICEF works with volunteers primarily through the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme. If you have an undergraduate degree, several years of work experience and are interested in volunteer opportunities around the world, you may be eligible to become a UNV.
The UNV programme recruits and places volunteers in assignments throughout the United Nations system, including at UNICEF. UNICEF does not recruit UNVs directly but through the UNV programme. To be considered, please visit the UNV candidate signup page and register your profile.
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UNICEF promotes the rights and wellbeing of every child, in everything we do. Together with our partners, we work in 190 countries and territories to translate that commitment into practical action, focusing special effort on reaching the most vulnerable and excluded children, to the benefit of all children, everywhere.
In all of its work, UNICEF takes a life-cycle based approach, recognizing the particular importance of early childhood development and adolescence. UNICEF programmes focus on the most disadvantaged children, including those living in fragile contexts, those with disabilities, those who are affected by rapid urbanization and those affected by environmental degradation.
UNICEF was created with a distinct purpose in mind: to work with others to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease and discrimination place in a child’s path. We advocate for measures to give children the best start in life, because proper care at the youngest age forms the strongest foundation for a person’s future.
This position will support ROSA’s strategic focus to ensure greater understanding, participation, and meaningful engagement with our audiences – with a special focus on developing high-quality web articles and social media copy. In addition, the position will also assist in community management on all platforms where our audiences ask us questions about issues related to children and young people across the region.
Task description
Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Communication Specialist and the Digital Communication Specialist or their designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Communication Associate – Digital Content and Community Management will:
Writing Web Articles (50%)
Complete training on UNICEF DRUPAL system for website management and maintenance.
Research UNICEF ROSA’s advocacy and communication priorities and successes to develop a publication plan to create regular, high-quality written communication products and publications.
Lead the drafting of original advocacy and communication products (reports, web articles, blogs, policy briefs, key messages, human interest stories) as required.
Liaise with colleagues at ROSA and with UNICEF HQ and Country Offices to verify information, conduct interviews, fact-check stories and data and obtain clearances for their respective content.
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Edit and proofread digital content including web articles, blogs, and similar content for concision, compelling language, and house style. Lead the design and publication of new webpages using the DRUPAL system template.
Regularly monitor UNICEF Country Office websites to update the regional website story tracker.
Regularly monitor content’s success rate through Google Analytics and make content recommendations based on findings.
Provide website training and support to Country Offices as needed. Serve as temporary backstop to manage country office websites, as required.
Writing Social Media Copy (50%) Support the communication section to:
Conceptualize and create engaging content for social media, with a focus on writing content for different audience categories on social media platforms.
Work with relevant teams and sections within the office, to develop strategic content for social media.
Work with relevant sections to co-create plans for global advocacy priorities, as well as regional areas of acceleration and associated campaigns/moments.
Research youth social media trends and make recommendations on related UNICEF content.
Contribute key messages and content for campaigns and moments across all social media platforms used by ROSA.
Assist the communication section with additional tasks as required. Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work.
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As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:
Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day);
Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
Provide annual and end of assignment self-reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
Eligibility criteria
Age
18 – 80
Required experience
3 years
Assignment requirements
Relevant experience
3 years
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required
Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in creative writing, communication, journalism or a similar discipline.
Competencies and values
Ability to write clearly, succinctly and for varying audiences.
Excellent oral and written English language skills.
At least 3 years of professional work experience in the area of writing for web and social media.
Previous work experience with UNICEF or other UN agencies is an asset.
Passionate about championing child rights
Experience managing/moderating web and social media channels.
Experience creating a range of different content for web and social media.
Sound understanding of digital metrics to assess performance.
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Accuracy and professionalism in the production and editing of documents and reports.
Strong research skills.
Knowledge of and interest in South Asia news and digital landscapes is an asset.
Creative, enthusiastic, solution-orientated.
Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging and multicultural environment.
Ability to respond to short deadlines and demonstrate a quick turn-around and execution of creative work.
Reasonable accommodation
UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for UN Volunteers with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process and afterwards in your assignment.
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