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Senior Communication Associate (Digital and Multimedia Assets) GS7. Port Au Prince, Haiti. Post #: 129512 FT

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Job no: 573860

Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment

Duty Station: Port-au-Prince

Level: G-7

Location: Haiti

Categories: Communication

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, hope

UNICEF Haiti Country Office (CO) intends to build a strong partnership for Child Rights with mass media, national and local government, civil society and other development partners. To pursue this intention, the CO publishes a wide range of materials. UNICEF Haiti is planning to recruit a Communication Associate (Digital and Multimedia Assets) to help the office meet its growing need for quality multimedia production services. The incumbent will provide technical support to the Communication section in producing multimedia materials – including photos and videos, in designing UNICEF publications and contribute to the development and improvement of the design, branding and layout of materials produced by UNICEF. It will ensure that CO’s multimedia products and reports are following UNICEF branding guidelines, provide the best possible functionality and usability to UNICEF partners and contribute to the overall branding process.

Under the supervision of the Advocacy & Communication Manager/P4 the incumbent will support the design of innovative fundraising and communication materials – including, photos, videos, and advocacy materials (factsheets, snapshots, infographics, banners, posters, booklets, leaflets, books, calendars, bulletins, flyers, cards etc) and contribute to UNICEF Haiti website and social media platforms feeding.

How can you make a difference?

The Sr. Communication Associate (Digital and Multimedia Assets) will employ creative and innovative approaches to all multimedia materials. The final products will be designed to UNICEF brand and style standards. She/He will also support the feeding of UNICEF website.

The Sr. Communication Associate (Digital and Multimedia Assets) is also accountable for the delivery of effective and efficient technical and operational assistance to the supervisor in the administration, maintenance, documentation, and monitoring all UNICEF's networks and network components. Ensures that effective and efficient network operation and services, including software, hardware and operational support to ensure minimal down time and maximum productivity.

Main activities:

• Create, source, commission and manage digital content that is accurate, timely, relevant and on-brand for online public advocacy and youth engagement
• Brand building and awareness
• Update, maintain and monitor the HCO’s main website for reliability, consistency, quality and up-to-date information to increase traffic and effectiveness.
• Coordinate and facilitate digital events, including with external partners, to promote child rights and youth engagement, facilitate public engagement and increase visibility of UNICEF’s work in Haiti

Haiti is a digitalized society with a very active social-media environment. The post holder’s efficiency and efficacy in terms of maintaining UNICEF’s digital presence in Haiti (in cooperation with colleagues and as per organizational policy and guidelines) are key to UNICEF’s communication efforts in support of advocacy, fundraising and brand-positioning objectives. The role also plays an important part in local implementation of UNICEF’s Global Communication and Public Advocacy Strategy.

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

• Completion of Secondary education supplemented with formal training at university level in in Graphic design and Information Technology.
• A minimum of 7 seven years of relevant professional experience in graphic design and webmaster * A bachelor’s degree from a recognized academic institution in a field relevant to the position may replace three years of related work experience. A master’s degree may replace an additional two years.
• Good knowledge of the Haitian and UN environment.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
• Fluency in French and working knowledge of English are required. Knowledge of a local language is an asset.

The incumbent is required to meet the following criteria:

Strong theoretical and practical background in graphic design, including the use of design software such as Adobe Design Premium, In-Design, CorelDraw, web design tools such as Dreamweaver and Flash, etc.

Show a clear and mature style of design, demonstrating an understanding of the communication requirements of a UN agency.

Proven experience of graphic production from start to published/printed product with knowledge of printing processes (offset and digital) and color management;

Good understanding of new and evolving technologies and digital platforms;

Knowledge of standard software packages, including MS Office– MS Access–MS Visio –Adobe Acrobat;

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

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.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

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 benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

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 promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.

Remarks:

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also 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 cancelled.

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.

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

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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