Communications Officer (UNICEF)

Vacancy no: BTWA/2014/01

Post Title: Communications Officer

Level of the Post: NOB

Duty Station: Gaborone, Botswana

Commencement: May, 2014

NB: Open to Botswana citizens only

Remuneration/Benefits:

•Net Salary of P297, 933.00 per annum
•Dependency allowance for eligible children
•Participation in a contributory Medical Insurance Plan
•Participation in a contributory Pension Fund Scheme
•Annual leave @ 2.5 working days per annum

Purpose of post:

•Under the supervision of the UNICEF Representative the post will 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 the political will in support of UNICEF’s mission and objectives in the country and enhance the organization’s credibility and brand. This will include responsibility for production and follow up of communication products and materials in a timely manner;
•Developing, drafting and maintaining contact information, materials and relationships with journalists; and media outlets covering all media-Print, TV, Radio, Web etc in the country, to communicate the story of UNICEF’s cooperation to a wider audience development and maintenance of contacts essential to/can assist in achieving the advocacy and communication objectives and who support and are able to actively participate in special events and activities that further the country programme goals.

Qualifications/Experience:

•University Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a related field or equivalent professional work experience in the Communication area, combined with an advanced University Degree in a related discipline.
•Knowledge of current theories and practices in the field
•Two (2) years practical professional experience in Communications, Print Broadcast Media or interactive digital media
•Ability to write and speak effectively and creatively in both English and Setswana
•Knowledge of desktop publishing and standard office software essential
•Proven skills in public speaking, networking, advocacy and work with public media
•Proven ability to formulate, plan and execute ideas
•Commitment to the concept and practice of children’s participation
•Knowledge of another UN working language an asset

Competencies:

•Good judgment
•Tact and flexibility
•Integrity and self-awareness


Applications:

Applicants should submit their latest curriculum vitae and copies of relevant documents in a sealed envelope displaying the above Vacancy number to:

The Operations Manager
UNICEF
P O Box 20678
Gaborone

Or hand deliver at: Plot 27 Matsitama Road, 1st floor, Dalale House

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 25 March 2014