Consultancy: Media and Visibility, Kenya Country Office, Nairobi, Kenya (6 Months) APPLY NOW at UNICEF

Education: 

Advanced University degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or equivalent/relevant professional experience combined with a university degree in a related field

Specialist skills/Training: 

1. Proven experience in developing communication strategies
2. Proven experience in professional writing
3. General ability to draft ideas and concepts, clearly and concisely, in written and oral form; specific skills in writing press releases and articles/stories for traditional and electronic media
4. Proven ability to research, analyse, evaluate and synthesize information
5. Strong planning and organisational skills
6. Solid media contacts and the knowledge of current theories and practices in communication research, and the role of mass media
7. Proven ability to work as part of a team and have a strong understanding of UNICEF programmes
8. Knowledge of computer systems, internet navigation and various office applications, specifically interactive digital media (video editing)
9. Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization

Experience:

• A minimum of six years’ relevant professional work experience in communication, print, broadcast media or interactive digital media, including experience covering children’s issues for a child rights organisation such as UNICEF.

Competencies:  Professionalism, drive for results, communications and working with people are core competencies required for the assignment.

Languages required: English is required

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.