Communication Officer, P-2, Temporary Position, Div of Financial and Adm Mgmt, 364 days, Office of Comptroller NYHQ #00138135

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Division of Financial and Administration Management key role is to safeguard the financial resources entrusted to UNICEF for the survival, development, and protection of the world’s children by maintaining and improving financial and administrative systems and procedures to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and transparent utilization of these resources. The Office of the Comptroller is responsible for the development and communication of the DFAM operational plan, coordination, managing of operations functions in DFAM, conducting analysis, reporting, and monitoring of Divisional performance delivery. 

 

 

 

Under the supervision of the Chief, Office of the Comptroller, the communications Officer is responsible to develop and implement DFAM’s communication strategy, S/He reports on the divisional goals, objectives, results and priorities as well as supports the same for the Operations Community of Practice. The incumbent networks and collaborates closely with the DFAM senior management team to ensure continuity’s and relevance communication of key initiatives, preparing the relevant communication products and channel to reach the relevant audience. The incumbent will be responsible for multiple communications output, managing engagement strategies and content on DFAM’s digital channels.

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Communication strategy: 

• Support the preparation and communication of the “Operations Community’s” Communication Strategy. 

• Responsible for the timely and quality production of communication materials in support of global priorities, divisional performance, and results sharing as set out in the DFAM Office Management Plan (OMP). 

• Develop an editorial plan for the Operations community, taking into account the different channels, audiences and products.  

• Gather content and coverage of relevant Operations efforts and develop complementary materials and activities for the global operations community as required. 

• Support the dissemination of DFAM policies, procedures and communications on key guidance as required. 

 

1. Communication and Publications: 

• Ensure effective and timely professional assistance and support are provided to develop and maintain contact information on DFAM and Global Operations focal points on all relevant communication platforms. 

• Administer SharePoint site, pages, permissions, and configurations, while also assisting in updates, patches, and maintenance tasks. 

• Assist in drafting and editing the DFAM Newsletter, produce engaging content to increase visibility of key initiatives, including working with DFAM sections and units on the development of relevant content to be used for UNICEF ICON stories. 

• Liaise with DFAM sections for the preparation of broadcast messages 

• Support the development of knowledge and communication materials, aimed at highlighting the achievements and stories of the division 

 

1. Additional Responsibilities 

• Enhance branding and visibility for events such as Global Operations meetings, including preparation of materials. 

• Assist in producing communication videos for DFAM priority areas. 

• Advice on communication for new UNICEF-wide or DFAM-specific projects and initiatives. 

• Undertake other tasks as assigned by Supervisor.