Communication Associate

UNICEF is recruiting Communication Associates in Rome to support the Communication and Advocacy Division. The associates will manage administration, planning data and procurement processes; coordinate communication, advocacy and digital-outreach activities; maintain knowledge-management resources; and use digital and AI tools to turn complex data into clear reports, dashboards and products.

• Compile thematic files and background materials for workshops, seminars, events and campaigns
• Manage logistics for capacity-development activities and conferences
• Monitor project implementation against milestones and resources and recommend performance improvements
• Process contracts and documentation for consultants and external partners
• Coordinate communication and advocacy activities with providers and agencies
• Maintain virtual knowledge-management resources and draft reports, briefs and knowledge products

• Secondary education
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in business operations support and administrative assistance in communication and advocacy or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain work relationships
• Proficiency in English

• Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language
• Experience with an international organisation in a multicultural environment
• Experience applying corporate style and brand guidelines
• Hands-on experience with online tools
• Country-level experience in development, fragile settings or humanitarian contexts

• Internal communication
• Digital outreach
• Advocacy strategy
• Relationship building
• Capacity building
• Knowledge management

• SharePoint
• OneDrive
• SAP Fiori
• VISION
• AI and automation tools