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For every child, a voiceย
The Communications Associate will play a key role in supporting UNICEFโs communications efforts at both national and local levels. This includes assisting in media relations and managing the organization and logistics of field visits for media and donors to programs supported by UNICEF and its partners. A core responsibility will be to contribute to the creation and dissemination of multimedia communication productsโsuch as videos, infographics, and presentationsโthat highlight the situation of children and promote the fulfillment of their rights.ย
The appointed staff member will also provide ongoing support in the planning, coordination, and management of social media content and engagement, helping to amplify UNICEFโs messages across digital platforms and reach broader audiences.ย
Additionally, the role involves the preparation of reports, briefs, and human-interest stories for internal dissemination within UNICEF at the regional and global levels, as well as with the United Nations System and key external partners. The appointed staff member will contribute to the inclusion of programmatic results and impact stories in key organizational platforms such as UNINFO and CSIs.ย
Administrative support for contracting communication-related services will be required, along with logistical coordination for field visits involving UNICEF staff, ambassadors, and social media influencers.ย
How can you make a difference?ย
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Media and Content Productionย
Support the execution of the national communication strategy and the country's work plan.ย
Assist in the creation and adaptation of communication materials tailored to different audiences.ย
Localize global and regional communication assets for adaption and use in the Costa Rican context.ย
Monitor and document coverage in traditional and digital media, and conduct social listening to identify trends, conversations, and public sentiment related to UNICEF and key child rights issues at the national and local levels.ย
Draft and edit press releases, articles, blog entries, and human-interest stories for web and media.ย
Maintain and update the database of journalists, opinion leaders, and social influencers to strengthen relationships and collaborations.ย
Digital Communication and Multimediaย
Support the execution of the digital content strategy, including the development of materials aligned with the month-to-month content plan.ย
Adapt global and regional social media content using localized data, tone, and language.ย
Provide technical assistance in the design and production of multimedia assets (videos, graphics, presentations, etc.).ย
Capture and organize audiovisual content during events, ensuring the shared media gallery is regularly updated.ย
Regularly update the UNICEF Costa Rica website with relevant local, regional, and international information.ย
Track website and social media performance and provide quarterly KPI reports.ย
Monitor digital platforms to ensure information security and flag potential vulnerabilities.ย
ย Events coordination supportย
Provide logistical and technical support for internal and external events such as workshops, public campaigns, donor visits, and high-level advocacy meetings.ย
Ensure the effective coordination of UNICEFโs participation in public events, including media outreach, branding, and documentation.ย
Maintain updated contact lists of key individuals, groups, and organizations, including government, civil society, and private sector actors, to support event planning and engagement.ย
Advocacy Supportย
Assist in the preparation of targeted advocacy materials tailored to specific audiences and aligned with UNICEFโs priorities.ย
Support the follow-up and documentation of progress on advocacy plans and related commitments.ย
Help identify opportunities to amplify advocacy messages through events, media, influencers, and social media platforms.ย
Fundraising and Private Sector Engagementย
Contribute to the planning and rollout of fundraising campaigns, including the development of communication and promotional materials.ย
Support the creation and dissemination of accountability materials for donors and private sector partners.ย
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will haveโฆย
Education: ย
University degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or Marketing.ย
Knowledge of graphic design and related tools is considered an asset.ย
Work Experience: ย
A minimum of six years of professional experience in communication, including work in media, digital content, and/or advertising and publicity.ย
Demonstrated experience in managing and producing content for interactive digital media, including social media platforms and multimedia storytelling.ย
Proven skills in ย web content management systems (CMS such as Drupal), as well as design, analytics and monitoring tools such as: Adobe Creative Suite, Google Analytics, and other relevant platforms for digital content development and performance tracking.ย
Experience working with or within international organizations is considered an asset.ย
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