UNICEF Chief of Advocacy and Communication Jobs 2022 – Nigeria NGO Jobs

UNICEF Chief of Advocacy and Communication Jobs 2022 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. UNICEF Nigeria programme looking for “Chief of Advocacy and Communication”. Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 08 April 2022.

UNICEF is an independent development and humanitarian non-profit organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood, and enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We believe in the power and potential of every child, but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination.

UNICEF Chief of Advocacy and Communication Jobs 2022

The UNICEF has published a job vacancy announcement on 30 March 2022 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Chief of Advocacy and Communication to be based in Abuja, Nigeria.

Recruiter	United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Position	Chief of Advocacy and Communication
Location	Abuja, Nigeria
Country	Nigeria
Total Vacant Post	N/A
Qualification	University degree
Experience Required	At least ten (10) years
Application Deadline	08 April 2022

UNICEF Job Vacancy 2022

How Can You Make a Difference: The P5 Chief of Advocacy and Communication is accountable for leading the advocacy and communication strategies of the Country Office, under the supervision of the Representative.

This includes:

• Advocacy strategy development: Lead every element of the advocacy strategy process
• Advocacy strategy implementation: Drive the implementation of advocacy strategies and plans.
• Communication strategy development and implementation: Design effective communication plans that will deliver on the aims of key advocacy strategies and help to mobilize public and private support for the cause of children.
• Digital strategy: Lead and manage the Office’s advocacy and communication team that effectively executes a comprehensive digital strategy.
• Media relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists and media outlets to ensure we can build public awareness of and support for UNICEF and the cause of children.
• Advocacy and Communication M&E: Supervise the development of a clear advocacy and communication M&E framework.
• Team building, Project and Budget Management: Provide a protective, nurturing environment for the team
• Mobilize resources for undertaking advocacy and communication: Ensure effective and transparent management of budget and resources.
• Align with Global priorities and campaigns – In addition to local/national campaigns, ensure that the Country Office has an effective process in place for integrating and taking action on UNICEF’s global communications priorities and campaigns, both disseminating these elements in a locally-appropriate way, as well as providing/enabling coverage of the work in the country for global use.

Qualification & Experience:

• An advanced university degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or other related fields of disciplines.
• At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible and relevant professional work experience in advocacy/ campaigning and communication is required, with at least two years at the international level.
• Experience in leading the development and implementation of advocacy and communication strategies, with clear theories of change, specific, measurable, and time-bound objectives, and performance indicators.
• A track record of achieving or contributing to tangible policy change.
• Proven experience in deploying a range of advocacy and communication tactics based on a clear theory of change.
• Experience in building and maintaining a network of external stakeholders, and in working with coalitions.
• Experience in building strong relationships with traditional and social media entities and using media relations and channels to engage public audiences.
• Experience in leading the development, implementation, and monitoring of digital strategies.
• Experienced and current in digital and social media content and audience trends as well as in managing online platforms and channels.
• Strong communicator with an emphasis on being able to present complex policy ideas in succinct, engaging ways through campaign narratives and creative tactics.
• Experience in managing a team is a requirement, along with a proven commitment to a diverse and inclusive recruiting process. Experience managing a multicultural team is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in design and management of projects, including budget management and monitoring and evaluation of results.
• Knowledge of international development, humanitarian issues, and children’s rights.
• Experience in training and facilitation is an asset.
• Experience working in a developing and emergency environment is an asset. Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Other Details

• Contract Type: Full Time
• Selection Process: Interview
• Salary: negotiable
• Application Process: Online

How to Apply UNICEF Chief of Advocacy and Communication Jobs 2022

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to this link Click Here

The Closing Date: 08 April 2022

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Particulars	Details Link
Job Advertisement	Download
Official Website	www.unicef.org
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