Digital Communication Officer

United Nations Children's Fund

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Experience: 0 to 3 Years

Skill Required: Media and Communication

The position will report to the Digital Communication Officer and will be oriented to the planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating the digital and social media aspects of CO’s advocacy and communication strategy; articulating with the areas of programs and fundraising, thus collaborating in the promotion of the rights of children and adolescents through the participation and engagement of audiences and communities in the digital  ecosystem.

Key functions, accountabilities, and related duties/tasks:

  • The position will work in coordination with the rest of the Communication team, under the supervision of the Digital Communication Officer, and integrally with the PROGRAMS and PFP teams, in actions linked to digital communication strategies for campaigns; emergencies that require awareness-raising actions and mobilization of resources through digital channels; and events of the organization's work program.  Will be responsible for:
  • Supervision, development, implementation and updating of the digital content and social media engagement aspects of the Office´s Communication and Public Advocacy Strategy
  • Knowledge management, monitoring and reporting, and capacity building in the areas of digital content and social media
  • Quality control of content produced for programmatic and fundraising purposes through digital channels.

Duties and tasks:

  • Digital Content: Ensure that the development, implementation and updating of the digital content within the Office´s Communication and Public Advocacy Strategy are timely and effectively executed.
  • Digital Engagement: Ensure that the development, implementation and updating of the social media engagement aspects within the Office´s Communication and Public Advocacy Strategy are timely and effectively executed.
  • Digital materials: Ensure that the production of digital communication products and material is timely executed and followed up to support the country office’s communication and public advocacy strategy, regional and global campaigns and priorities.
  • Monitoring and reporting: Ensure that regular monitoring and reporting of activities on digital channels are undertaken according to the work plan to ensure maximum impact and continuous improvement of country communication efforts. Ensure that results and reports are prepared and shared on a timely basis.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Education:

  • University degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations or related field.

Experience:

  • 1 year of progressively responsible work experience in integrated communications, digital communication for social causes and/or advocacy campaigns.
  • Experience in the non-governmental organization and/or governmental sector is a plus.
  • Additional years of experience in digital communication, social media and interactive digital media are assets.
  • Additional years of work experience in the implementation of digital strategies for agencies linked to human rights, civil society organizations and/or the United Nations system are assets.

Language Requirements:

  • Superior written and verbal communication skills in Spanish are a must. Fluency in English.