Job Title: UNV Donor Visibility Officer
Organization: United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
Host entity: UNICEF
Assignment country: Central African Republic
Expected start date: 01/08/2023
Sustainable Development Goal: 16. Peace, justice and strong
institutions
Volunteer category: International UN Volunteer Specialist
DoA reserved for persons with disabilities: No
Accessibility measures in place: -
Type: Onsite
Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension)
Number of assignments: 1
Duty stations: Bangui
Reasonable accommodation: No
Additional accessibility info: -
Details
Mission and objectives
Il a été créé en 1946 par l’Assemblée générale de l’ONU sous
l’appellation : Fonds d’urgence international des Nations unies pour les
enfants. C’est en 1953 qu’il est devenu une agence permanente. L’UNICEF assiste
les gouvernements dans des programmes à long terme visant à l’amélioration de
la qualité de vie des enfants : santé, vaccination et nutrition, prévention
sanitaire, éducation primaire, situations particulièrement difficiles. L’UNICEF
mobilise la volonté politique et des ressources matérielles pour aider les
pays, en particulier les pays en développement, à donner la priorité aux
enfants, et pour renforcer leur capacité de formuler des politiques appropriées
et de mettre en place des services en faveur des enfants et des familles.
L’UNICEF œuvre, avec le concours de tous ses partenaires, à la réalisation des
objectifs de développement humain durable que s’est fixés la communauté
mondiale et de l’idéal de paix et de progrès social consacré par la Charte des
Nations Unies.
Context
The Donor Visibility Officer, working under the direct
supervision of the Chief of Communications & Advocacy, will be responsible
for providing assistance in negotiating, drafting and implementing detailed
communication and visibility plans for each major private and public donor,
partner and implementing actor under specific MoUs, PCAs or grants in close
collaboration with partnerships and programme colleagues as well as RO and
NatComs. The Consultant will also ensure that the production of communication
products and materials is executed in a timely manner and followed up to donor
office and partner commitments as well as facilitate content gathering missions
by liaising with implementing partners and field staff. The Donor Visibility
Officer will also generate and maintain diversified relationships with
journalists and media outlets to ensure maximum visibility of efforts and
elaborate monthly reports to monitor the progress of the agreed upon plans and
will serve as the main communication and visibility focal point for partners
and donors.
Task description
Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of
the Chief of Advocacy & Communication or his/her designated mandated
representative(s), the UN Volunteer Donor Visibility Officer will: Partnership
Relations • Create, plan and implement partner/donor focused Communication and
Visibility plans showcasing achievements under specific grants, projects,
partnerships, including identifying key priorities, messages, main assets,
platforms, KPIs, etc. • Support regular communication with public and private
donors and partners to strengthen the effective implementation of the
specialized communication and visibility work plans. • Prepare background
communication and promotional materials for briefings and visits of media, partners,
donors and other special interest groups, including information materials
(e.g.,press releases, programme summaries, country fact sheets and media kits),
and assisting in the planning, logistics and administrative arrangements. •
Support UNICEF implementing partners in ensuring UNICEF and donor visibility on
digital platforms and field locations. • Ensure that the Country Office's
contact list of individuals, NGOs, private sector, organizations and fora
(including Government, UN, and bilateral counterparts), are maintained and
further developed. • Work closely with the Reporting Specialist in generating
donor reports against C&V deliverables. Production of Communication and
Visibility Material • Works closely with supervisor, communication and resource
mobilization colleagues to strengthen brand visibility by creating multimedia
(video, photography, human interest stories) content for various social media
channels, UNICEF CAR website and offline events, public activities and
campaigns that promote UNICEF and donor/partner brands. • Coordinate production
of multimedia assets (photos, videos, interviews) on the field (work with
photographers/videographers, etc) and sharing assets to UNICEF's regional and
global platforms for amplification. • Ensure that the production of
communication products and materials is timely executed and followed up to
support country communications strategy. • Assist in drafting and editing
articles, press releases, human interest stories and other advocacy/information
materials for both web-based and traditional media, as appropriate. • Ensure
publication of content on media, social media and digital platforms. • Provide
operational and administrative support functions in relation to work planning,
monitoring and the procurement of services to achieve communication results.
This includes the preparation of work plans, TORs, contracts, and other
documents for partnerships, services and supplies. Support to Monitoring and
Reporting of Communication Results • Maintain a matrix of C&V plans and key
deliverables and timelines under each donor/partner. • Generate monthly
analytical reports against C&V deliverables for internal and external
reporting. • Monitor and evaluate the use and effectiveness of media materials
by maintaining a library of coverage (clippings, coverage etc.) • Undertake
lessons learned review of successful and unsuccessful communication experiences
as directed by supervisor. • As an active UNICEF team member, efficient,
timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UNICEF
and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including: o
Implement visibility plans in place o Ensure donor logos & branding is
respected o Monitor partners’ acknowledgment of donors o Become the focal point
for donor reporting o Prepare donor briefs for donor visits • Age, Gender and
Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and
documented in all activities throughout the assignment • A final statement of
achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the
assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities
participated in and capacities developed
Eligibility criteria
Age
27 - 80
Nationality
Candidate must be a national of a country other than the
country of assignment.
Requirements
Required experience
4 years of experience in working on donor, partner
communication and visibility planning and implementation for a UN Agency, Civil
Society Organization, multinational company or media/publishing outlet •
Technical skills in producing visual content for multimedia formats (audio,
video, photography). • Technical skills in producing original content and
managing digital platforms (website, social media). • Proven ability to manage
multiple priorities within specified timeframes. • Very strong, and proven,
editorial and writing capabilities in English and French. • Experience working
for the UN could be considered an asset.
Area(s) of expertise
Communication
Driving license
-
Languages
French, Level: Fluent, Required English, Level: Working
knowledge, Required
Required education level
Master degree or equivalent in journalism, Communications or
related science.
Competencies and values
• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations
relevant to UNICEF; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or
transferrable to UNICEF procedures and rules; discretion, political
sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good
judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors,
especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy,
personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and
willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently
under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively,
accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented; • Integrity:
demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNICEF in daily
activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains;
resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are
in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action
in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or
authority; • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively
across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to
establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations
in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity
and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender,
religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender
equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and
men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and
provide guidance or training to colleagues; • Commitment to continuous
learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of
new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work
environment. • Planning and organizing: effective organizational and
problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient
and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and
monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines,
and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities; • Communication: proven
interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including
ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations,
articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend
recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including
national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local
interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer
information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups; • Flexibility:
adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote
conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate
independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to
travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations
within the area of operations as necessary; • Genuine commitment towards the
principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion,
reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards UNICEF’s mission and
vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.
Other information
Living conditions and remarks
CAR is a post-conflict country. From 2013, a bloody conflict
between the Seleka and the Anti Balaka armed groups, over almost the entire territory
of the country. Fearing the risk of genocide, the United Nations decided to
send peacekeepers to the country, to protect civilians and restore peace. The
clashes having ended, entire areas of the country are always occupied by armed
groups which continue to commit abuses against populations. Following the
Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation signed on February 6, 2018
between the 14 Armed Groups and the Government of CAR, the State started to
deploy its services, in particular the Armed Forces, the police, the
gendarmerie, justice in several regions of the country. The CAR has only one
international airport (Bangui M’poko) which provides all air links with the
outside and regions of the country. There are aerodromes in the 16 capitals of
each Prefecture and in some of sub-prefectures. The road network is very poor,
since there is only one main road that connects CAR to Cameroon which is paved.
Two seasons alternate the climate in CAR. A dry season and a rainy season
spread over 6 months each. The most feared disease is malaria, which kills many
people every year. The hotel network is experiencing increasing growth but is
still very expensive. In terms of food, there is a wide variety of local and
imported products in Bangui and in some of cities of the country. But access to
these products is different in parts of the country. All these difficulties
make the cost of living more expensive. It is the same for services like banks,
hospitals, electricity etc. which access is very limited and concentrated only
in Bangui the capital.
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme
that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to
achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part
of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to
combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights
and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender
identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability,
pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
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.
Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
In addition to duty station-specific vaccine requirements,
appointments are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against
SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine,
which must be met prior to taking up the appointment. It does not apply to UN
Volunteers who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit
UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with
communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF
for the duration of their contracts.
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