Mission and objectivesUNICEF, the United Nations agency for children, works to protect the rights of every child, especially the most disadvantaged and those hardest to reach. Across more than 190 countries and territories, we do whatever it takes to help children survive, thrive and fulfil their potential. We provide and advocate for education, health and nutrition services. Protect children from violence and abuse. Bring clean water and sanitation to those in need. And keep them safe from climate change and disease. The worldโs largest provider of vaccines, UNICEF also runs the worldโs largest humanitarian warehouse. Before, during and after emergencies, weโre on the ground with life-saving help and hope.
ContextUNICEF Libya operates in a complex and rapidly evolving context marked by political instability, conflict-related disruptions, displacement, and the growing impact of migration. In alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and the Government of National Unityโs national priorities, UNICEFโs overarching objective is to support the progressive realization of child rights in Libya.
Task DescriptionUnder the general supervision of the Head of the Advocacy, Partnerships and Communication section, the UNV Specialist (Communication Officer) will assist in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the advocacy and communication strategies to achieve positive outcomes for children through: Communication Materials: 1. Implement the tasks in the country communication work plan and strategy as assigned. 2. Gather content and coverage of relevant country efforts to identify effective relevant country programme activities and results. Develop complementary, country specific and local community materials and activities. 3. Support the production of communication materials (e.g. briefing notes, images, video. Web pages etc.) that meet the country and global standards as set out in the Communication Toolkit. 4. Assist in drafting and editing articles, press releases, human interest stories and other advocacy/information materials for both web-based and traditional media, as appropriate. 5. Follow up on the production of advocacy and communication materials (e.g., films, videos, audio-visuals, etc.), and oversee the qualitative aspects of production, (e.g., quality control, translations, reviews of layout and graphic design etc.) to meet standards as set out in the Communication Toolkit. 6. Maintain an up-to-date documentation centre for communication materials including publications, press releases and clippings, photographs, audio-visual materials, web resources etc. 7. Recommend appropriate information and communication materials for use in media, and other advocacy and communication activities. 8. Recommend established contacts, networks, resources and processes to support communication activities. Media Relations: 1. Maintain and update media relations contact list/database. Ensure rapid and accurate information dissemination to the media. 2. Prepare background communication and promotional materials for briefing and visits of media and other special interest groups. Assist in the planning, logistic and administrative arrangements for them. 3. Assist in collaborating with the media through activities such as organizing project site visits, facilitating photo coverage and TV footage and utilizing both web-based and traditional media as appropriate. 4. Monitor and evaluate the use and effectiveness of media materials. Maintain a library of coverage (clippings, coverage etc.). Monitoring & Evaluation: 1. Monitor and evaluate the appropriate and timely dissemination of advocacy and communication materials to target audiences and participate in the evaluation of their impact. Monitor and evaluate the use and effectiveness of media materials. Maintain a library of coverage (clippings, coverage etc.) 2. Monitor the public perception of UNICEF in the country and recommend appropriate action to maintain a positive image for the organization. 3. Assist in providing feedback to DOC on the use and appropriateness of global communication materials such as publications, images and multimedia products. 4. Undertake lessons learned review of successful and unsuccessful communication experiences as directed by supervisor. Celebrities, Partners and Special Events: 1. Help organize and generate public support for special events and activities to promote country programme goals. 2. Assist in developing and maintaining close collaboration with mass media, as well as with groups and organizations whose support is essential to the achievement of advocacy and communication objectives. 3. Maintain and update celebrity and partner contact lists/database for country office. 4. Monitor/document process and effectiveness of working with these individuals/organizations. 5. Prepare background communication and promotional materials for briefings and visits of media, Goodwill Ambassadors, donors, National Committee representatives and other special interest groups. The task includes preparing information materials (e.g., press releases, programme summaries, country fact sheets and media kits), and assisting in the planning, logistics and administrative arrangements.
Competencies and valuesโข Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness โข Works Collaboratively with others โข Builds and Maintains Partnerships โข Innovates and Embraces Change โข Thinks and Acts Strategically โข Drive to achieve impactful results โข Manages ambiguity and complexity
Living conditions and remarksAs this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. The UNV will be based in Tripoli, Libya and working from Tripoli Office (Lemon Tree), Ben Gharsa Land-Ghot Shaal Area, Tripoli, Libya (see the map here). Economy: The Libyan economy depends primarily upon revenues from the oil sector, which account for over half of GDP and 97% of exports. Libya holds the largest proven oil reserves in Africa and is an important contributor to the global supply of light, sweet crude. During 2010, when oil averaged at $80 a barrel, oil production accounted for 54% of GDP. Apart from petroleum, the other natural resources are natural gas and gypsum. The International Monetary Fund estimated Libya's real GDP growth at 122% in 2012 and 16.7% in 2013, after a 60% plunge in 2011. Public transportation: majority of the population depend on their private vehicle for transportation In addition to the private taxi services; there is also a new public transportation (buses) but they are not yet operational everywhere in the capital city. UN Volunteers serving under the \"Specialist\" modality in Libya get the following package: โข Volunteer Living Allowance (1,789.87 USD Month including a well-being diffrentia of 413.04 USD) โข Entry Lump-Sum = USD 400 (one-time payment) โข Comprehensive coverage for health, life and malicious acts for the UN Volunteer only. โข Exit allowance (paid on successful completion of the assignment) 114.74 USD for each month served, paid on completion of contract. โข Access to UNV E-Campus for training and learning including access to LinkedIn learning. Additional information available at: โข https://app.unv.org/calculator โข https://www.unv.org/volunteer-your-country-conditions-service