Communication Specialist (New Partnerships ), P-3, TA (364 days), # 125987, Marketing and PR Services PFP, Geneva, Switzerland

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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.UNICEF’s Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) Division works to deliver income, influence, and brand recognition for UNICEF globally. Within the PFP Division, the Communication for Partnerships (C4P) unit provides communication support, visibility, and recognition to high-value private sector partners. C4P’s role is to design and drive compelling joint communication plans and frameworks from initial engagement and throughout the life of each global partnership in collaboration with National Committees and country offices with high-value fundraising operations. The C4P unit works to mitigate reputational risks and manage communication responses linked to reputational issues for high-value partnerships (businesses, foundations, high-net-worth individuals, membership, and faith-based organizations).Reporting to the Communication Manager (Partnerships), this role will work closely with PFP’s high-value partnerships teams, due diligence team, the content team as well as teams in the Programme Group, regional and country offices. In addition, this role will work in close collaboration with National Committees from the earliest stages of partnership negotiation to understand and manage partner expectations and goals and take these into account when designing the partnership communication strategy and plan.For every child, a ChampionThe purpose of the post is to ensure appropriate visibility, messaging, and branding are applied in the partnership context for UNICEF’s high-value private sector partnerships. The role is responsible for designing and driving compelling joint communication plans and frameworks from initial engagement to the launch phase of the partnership. The job entails close collaboration with National Committees and country offices in mitigating reputational risks, contributes to the prevention of PR crises, and works with internal and external stakeholders to successfully manage responses to reputational issues for high-value partnerships (from business, foundations, high net worth individuals, membership, and faith-based organizations).How can you make a difference?PFP’s fundraising, advocacy, and brand positioning objectives as well as UNICEF’s ethical and brand guidelines. Ensures effective profiling of partners through UNICEF external global channels (website, reports, and social media channels) to ensure visibility and recognition of partner investment.Develop and support the implementation of communication activities for partnershipsIn close coordination with high-value fundraising teams in PFP and the National Committees, reviews or develops communication materials such as news releases, op-eds, blogs, social media posts, briefing notes, talking points, partnership question & answer (Q&A) documents, partner communication materials referencing UNICEF; coordinates with media/PR specialist (country support and development team) and the Division of Global Communication and Advocacy (DGCA) regarding global media outreach. Sources or facilitates the development of engaging content for partners’ internal and external communication channels. Assists in the planning, coordination, and implementation of launch plans for high value partnerships.Monitor and manage reputational riskProvides communication parameters aligned to due diligence recommendations for sensitive or high-risk partnerships at the initial and launch phase. In close consultation with the National Committees, country offices and other units in the Media and PR Services Section, manages communication around risk issues linked to partner engagement, contributes to the prevention of media/PR crises, and works with internal stakeholders, high-value fundraisers, partners, the National Committees, and PR agencies to successfully manage crisis response when required.Knowledge sharingCreates, maintains, and updates organizational policies to guide global communication around UNICEF’s partnership and engagement with the private sector, in coordination with internal stakeholders, other UNICEF divisions, the National Committees, and regional and country offices.Lead On Partnership Communication Requirements Of New High-value PartnersUnder the guidance of the Communication Manager (Partnerships), leads on strategic direction for partnership communication for all new high-value partners.DeliverablesDaily/weekly: review, develop and refine communication materials relating to new partnerships e.g., press releases, Q&A documents, communication parameters, social media posts, and articles in close collaboration with external and internal stakeholders involved in partnership management and negotiations.Daily/weekly: Analyze, monitor, and manage reputational risks aligned with due diligence recommendations in close consultation with lead National Committees and PSFR country offices. Closely collaborate and consult with other internal stakeholders within PFP to uphold and safeguard UNICEF’s good reputation.Daily: Lead on strategic advice and support for partnership communication strategies for new high-value partnerships.As needed: Provide inputs for guidance documents relating to partnership communications for use by National Committees and PSFR officesEstimated Duration of the contract

• 364 days

Reporting To

• Communication Manager (Partnership Support)

Working Place

• Geneva, Switzerland is the official duty station. (Flexible work arrangements may be applied if there is a need.

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

• An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: Marketing, Communication, Journalism, Management, Public Relations, or another relevant technical field.
• Alternatively, a first-level university degree in a relevant field combined with (2) additional years of qualifying professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience

• A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience is required.
• Experience includes communication planning and execution, developing communication assets and materials e.g., writing press releases, feature articles, human interest stories, social media assets, frequently asked questions, and briefing notes, is required
• Knowledge and experience in reputational risk management are required.
• Knowledge and experience in dealing with the press and media is an asset.
• Knowledge and experience in marketing and brand management is an asset.
• UN/UNICEF experience is an asset.

Language Requirements

• Fluency in English (native level) is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) or a local language 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 ValuesThe UNICEF competencies required for this post are...

• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)
• Works Collaboratively with others (1)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
• Drives to achieve impactful results (1)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (1) are required.

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 committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.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 also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.RemarksUNICEF PFP-Geneva is currently reviewing organizational changes; therefore, the successful candidates may be asked to commence duties remotely, and they may later be asked to relocate and be assigned to the final post-duty station/location in Berlin.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 may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). 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.