Communication & Partnerships Officer, Libreville, Gabon

Communication & Partnerships Officer, Libreville, Gabon Organization: UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund Country: Libreville Office: UNICEF Libreville, Gabon Communication & Partnerships Officer, (NO-2), FT, #137577, Libreville, Gabon, WCAR Job no:

594583

Position type: Fixed Term Appointment

Localisation

Division/Equivalent: Dakar (WCAR), Senegal School/Unit: Department/Office: Libreville, Gabon Categories: Communication, Partnerships UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job - it is a calling.

Autres informations

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, the right to a Champion How can you make a difference? As a Communication & Partnerships Officer, you will contribute to the achievement of the Country Office's partnership, visibility and resource mobilization priorities. The purpose of the post is to contribute to the effective implementation of the Country Office's partnership and communication strategies to support enhanced visibility and public positioning of UNICEF; support the development and strengthening of partnerships; and contribute to advocacy efforts and resource mobilization initiatives. The incumbent contributes to (but does not lead) the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of integrated communication and partnership activities, ensuring alignment with UNICEF's strategic priorities at country and global levels.

Responsabilités

- 1. COMMUNICATION

- 2. PARTNERSHIP

• 3. Advocacy & Resource Mobilization Support
• 4. Coordination, Monitoring & Reporting If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: JD NOB PartnershipsCommunication Officer.pdf To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...

Formation / Diplômes

Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in Communications, education, journalism, public relations, political science, international development and any other related fields.

Expérience

At least 2 years of relevant work experience in Communication,Partnerships, strategic communications, media relations, public relations, advocacy, stakeholder engagement, donor relations, resource mobilization, content development, government relations. and any other related fields.

Strong skills in Communication, Partnership Development, Resource Mobilization, Negotiation Skills, Policy Analysis, and Stakeholder Management are required. Language Requirements: Fluency in French is required with English knowledge. Desirables Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language Good knowledge of International Development, Policies and Procedures, Donor Relations, Public Affairs, Media Relations, and UN Coordination is considered an asset. Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts. 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 Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels. UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status. UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled. Remarks : As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable male and female candidates are encouraged to apply. Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions 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. UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information. Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities. Visa residence requirements: i.e. UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category. All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be

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