• Country: Baghdad, Iraq
• No of vacancies: N/A
  
• Salary: N/A 
• Organization: UNICEF
• Gender: Both
• Deadline: 2024-02-13

How can you make a difference?

Reporting to the Country Representative, you will be accountable for leading the advocacy and communication strategies of the Iraq Country Office, along with managing the partnerships component in the office. This includes:
– The development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of integrated advocacy and communication strategies to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people
– The effective deployment of public channels and private relationships to mobilize public and private resources for children, including through UNICEF
– Using traditional and digital media and key partnerships to build awareness of and support for child rights and UNICEF’s mission, priorities and programmes at the national, regional and global level
– Working with children and young people to empower them as agents of change
– Responding to major communication risks and challenges.

As a member of the Country Management Team, you will work alongside colleagues to oversee the overall performance of the office, create a positive workplace environment, and ensure the wellbeing of staff.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
1. Advocacy strategy development
2. Advocacy strategy implementation
3. Communication strategy development and implementation
4. Donor Relations and Reporting
5. Private Sector Engagement
6. Digital strategy
7. Media relations
8. Advocacy and communication M&E
9. Team building, project, and budget management
10. Advocacy and communication capacity building
11. Stakeholder engagement
12. Others
13. Country Management Team
For a detailed job description  JD Chief Advocacy and Communication P-4 Baghdad.pdf

To qualify as a Champion for every child you will have:

Education:
An Advanced University degree is required in one of the following fields: International Relations, Political Science, International Development, Public Policy, Public Administration, Economics, Communication or related fields.

*A first level university degree (Bachelor’s) in a relevant field, in conjunction with two additional years of relevant work experience in advocacy, campaigning or a related field may be taken in lieu of an Advanced University degree.

Experience:
At least eight (8) years of progressively responsible and relevant professional work experience in advocacy/ campaigning and communication is required, with at least two years at the international level.

Experience in leading the development and implementation of advocacy and communication strategies, with clear theories of change, specific, measurable and timebound objectives, and performance indicators.

Developing country work experience in international development as well as in international donor relations is an asset.

Proven ability to develop effective long-term strategic fundraising plans, with appropriate allocation of time and resources, and foresee risks and allow for contingencies when planning.

A track record of achieving or contributing to tangible policy change.

Proven experience in deploying a range of advocacy and communication tactics based on a clear theory of change.

Experience in building and maintaining a network of external stakeholders, and in working with coalitions.

Experience in building strong relationships with traditional and social media entities and using media relations and channels to engage public audiences.

Experience in leading the development, implementation and monitoring of digital strategies.

Experienced and current in digital and social media content and audience trends as well as in managing online platforms and channels.

Strong communicator with emphasis on being able to present complex policy ideas in succinct, engaging ways through campaign narratives and creative tactics.

Experience in managing a team is a requirement, along with a proven commitment to diverse and inclusive recruiting process. Experience managing a multicultural team is an asset.

Demonstrated experience in design and management of projects, including budget management and monitoring and evaluation of results.

Knowledge of international development, humanitarian issues and children’s rights.

Experience in training and facilitation is an asset.

Experience working in a developing and emergency environment is an asset.

Language Requirements:
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is considered an asset.

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