Communication Manager (Port Sudan) – UNICEF
Job Description
| Job no | 564794 |
| Contract type | Temporary Appointment |
| Location | Port Sudan |
| Level | P-4 |
| Categories | Communication, Partnerships, Fund Raising |
| Advertised | 07 Aug 2023 E. Africa Standard Time |
| Deadline | 20 Aug 2023 E. Africa Standard Time |
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.
For every child, a voice
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated.
UNICEF aims to be the leading advocate for children, enabled by a cohort of networked, strategic, innovative, and effective advocates who deliver change for children in every part of the world.
Since the onset of the conflict in Sudan on 15th April 2023, the status of children across the Country is deteriorating. Despite the challenges which the active fighting in Khartoum, Darfur’s and more recently Kordofan States has brought, UNICEF Sudan is staying and delivering for the children of Sudan. UNICEF Sudan has moved its national office from Khartoum to Port Sudan and is maintaining a programmatic and operational footprint across the Country. After being evacuated from the Country, and where and when safe and appropriate, UNICEF is looking at gradually bringing back its international staff in support of its mission in Sudan. In the meantime, and due to the heavily complex and sometimes charged political environment, it is vital for UNICEF Sudan to ensure solid communications capacities within the Country to safeguard UNICEF voice, brand and position as partner of choice to deliver for the children of Sudan.
How can you make a difference?
The Communications Manager will be based in the UNICEF Sudan national office in Port Sudan and reports to the Chief of the Innovation, Mobilization of Resources, Partnerships, Advocacy and Communications Team (IMPACT). The Communication Manager has a metric reporting line to the Representative as the main spokesperson of the UNICEF Sudan Country Office, and will work closely with the Senior Management Team, in particular in support of crisis communications and engaging the media.
The Communication Manager is accountable for:
- Offering strategic support to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of integrated partnership, advocacy, communications and fundraising strategies to achieve positive outcomes for the children of Sudan.
- Lead media and communications systems strengthen and capacity building support throughout SCO and in close coordination and collaboration with GCA, PFP, MENARO, and others.
- Lead development and coordinate implementation of a SCO crisis communications strategic action plan.
- Offer strategic oversight, guidance and capacity building support in SCO engagements with the media.
- Provide day-to-day supervision, coaching and mentoring of IMPACT media and communications officers and specialist.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
- An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in one of the following fields: Media and Communications, International Relations, Political Science, International Development, Public Policy, Public Administration, Economics, or related fields.
- A minimum of (8) eight years of relevant professional experience in advocacy/ campaigning and communication is required.
- 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.
- Experience in building strong relationships with traditional and social media entities and using media relations and channels to engage public audiences.
- Experience in building and maintaining a network of stakeholders, and in working with coalitions.
- 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.
- Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is a strong 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 Values
UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others (8) Nurtures, leads and manages people.
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 here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
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 is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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.
Remarks:
Eligible UNICEF Staff Members on fixed-term, continuing or permanent contracts applying to this TA may be able to retain a lien on their existing post for the duration of this TA.
UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable females are encouraged to apply.
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 are also 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.
Advertised: 07 Aug 2023 E. Africa Standard Time
Deadline: 20 Aug 2023 E. Africa Standard Time
