Communication Expert
Quick answer
UNICEF is hiring an in-office Communications Expert in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to manage advocacy campaigns and digital media outreach for its African Union and UNECA representation office.
- Role
- Communication Expert
- Organization
- UNICEF
- Location
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
UNICEF Ethiopia is seeking a Communications Expert to join the Representative Office to the African Union and UNECA in Addis Ababa. This UN Volunteer role focuses on enhancing the visibility of UNICEF's advocacy efforts for children's rights across Africa through content creation, event management, and digital media strategy. The incumbent will collaborate with continental stakeholders and UN partners to implement advocacy calendars and maintain effective media relations.
What you'll do
- Develop and maintain annual advocacy calendars aligned with UNICEF and African Union priorities.
- Manage media relations, including updating contact databases and organizing press events.
- Produce digital content such as newsletters, videos, flyers, and social media updates.
- Support the planning and execution of global and regional advocacy campaigns.
- Monitor media effectiveness and provide analytics on digital platform engagement.
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
- 7 years of professional experience in communications or advocacy.
- Fluency in English; knowledge of other UN languages is highly desirable.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work in multicultural teams.
- Familiarity with continental organizations like the African Union is an asset.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
UN Volunteer entitlements including living allowance and security-related support as per the UN Volunteer Conditions of Service.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This role is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and requires working from the office located within the UNECA Compound.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not explicitly specified in the job posting; however, applicants can calculate their specific UN Volunteer entitlements via the official UNV calculator website provided.
What are the core qualifications required?
The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of experience in communications, along with excellent writing, digital media, and advocacy campaign skills.
How do I apply for this position?
The job description does not specify an application deadline; please refer to the UNV portal to complete the application process.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNICEF's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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