Communication Specialist

Supports UNICEF Afghanistan with donor visibility, digital content, social media, media engagement and communication products that show programme results and strengthen public advocacy for children.

Department: Communication and Advocacy Section

• Manage UNICEF Afghanistan social media planning, drafting, scheduling, publishing and performance monitoring
• Develop digital content for advocacy moments, donor visibility, emergencies and programme results
• Coordinate with programme sections and field offices to identify communication opportunities and amplify key results
• Draft and quality assure donor-related stories, posts, captions, web stories, talking points and visibility updates
• Support donor missions and field visits with briefs, messages, content plans and visibility materials
• Prepare media materials including press releases, advisories, statements, key messages and media briefs
• Support emergency communication by gathering information, stories, photos and videos from affected areas

• Advanced university degree in communication, journalism, public relations, international relations, social sciences or another relevant field
• At least five years of progressively responsible professional experience in communication, journalism, public relations, digital communication, media relations, advocacy or external relations
• Experience managing institutional social media platforms and developing digital content plans
• Experience producing communication content for public audiences, including stories, web stories, social media content, captions, scripts and advocacy materials
• Proficiency in English
• Open to non-Afghan nationals only

• Temporary appointment for 364 days
• Elevated child safeguarding vetting may apply
• International professional appointment may require host-country visa and medical clearance