Senior Communication Associate, GS7, Temporary Appointment (364 days), #130655 Damascus, Syria – MENA

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

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For every child, Hope.

With the continued challenging humanitarian situation in Syria’s fourteen governorates, there is a need for providing regular humanitarian updates, sitreps and other public and internal reports highlighting the situation of children and UNICEF’s response.  There is a continued need to better document stories highlighting UNICEF’s work and impact to support advocacy and fundraising work. 

Find out how UNICEF programmes drive change for children and young people every day, in Syria by visiting this: www.unicef.org/syria

How can you make a difference? 

You will be responsible for supporting the sourcing, design, production, sharing and archiving of high-quality media assets developed as part of UNICEF’s local, regional and global communication needs and campaigns, supporting the development of content for UNICEF Syria’s and Regional digital platforms. You will implement and supervise all graphic design related needs and guide UNICEF programmes and partners on the implementation of the UNICEF Brand Strategy and Guidelines.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:  

1. Sourcing and editing of raw video material from Field Offices and photo/video service providers to prepare broadcast-ready b-rolls including proper metadata inserts for export and sharing with external media, Natcoms and HQ.
2. Perform non-linear editing and packaging of footage and materials sourced from UNICEF Syria field offices and other service providers to produce high-quality, edited and subtitled videos for UNICEF’s various digital platforms.
3. Design (and supervise graphic designers) and printers producing UNICEF Syria’s various print and digital products (infographics, leaflets, publications) based on UNICEF’s global brand guidelines and standards.
4. Provide support to UNICEF programmes, field offices and partners on the implementation of UNICEF’s brand strategy and guidelines to ensure consistent usage of the logo and branding across all UNICEF-branded products and materials.
5. Organize and maintain UNICEF Syria’s in-house digital photo library including proper metadata embedding; share images selectively with external media, partners and HQ; and perform the required photo editing tasks from retouching and colour grading to ensure highest quality archival photos.
6. As needed, undertake photo and video documentation of UNICEF-related activities in the field and for high-level visits.
7. Support the Communication section in various administrative and budgeting tasks related to the production of multimedia communication products. This includes budget monitoring and finance related issues such as processing invoices, finalizing contracting and procurement processes. In addition manage visibility items’ production and distribution within the office.
8. Maintain all programme/office records and reference files on various subjects in the Section for easy access, including the Story Log and Photo Library

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: JD  JD Sr. Comms G7 V2.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

• Education: Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by work experience or technical or university courses in graphic design, non-linear editing and digital media production is an asset.
• Work Experience: At least Seven years’ experience in relevant field of work (media, communication, design, multimedia production).
• Skills: Demonstrated skills in non-linear editing and graphic design, basic video editing using Final Cut or similar software.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Desirables:

• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.
• Relevant work experience with a UN agency or in the humanitarian field is an asset.

 

 

 

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

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This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is either a role with direct contact with children, a role that works directly with identifiable children’s data, a safeguarding response role, or an assessed risk role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) apply.

According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility jobs-near-me.org UNICEF.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

This VA is open for externals and internals.

UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. 

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

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