Communications Specialist, P-3, Bamako, Mali

Purpose

The complex crisis in Mali encompasses the food and nutrition crisis brought on by the drought throughout the Sahel and the increasing number of IDPs, exacerbated by conflict, political instability, and an impending cholera epidemic. The UNICEF Mali Emergency Response is based on the Core Commitments for Children (CCC) in that advocacy to protect the rights of children and women are an integral part of humanitarian action.

This post has responsibility for developing, managing, co-coordinating, networking, implementing and monitoring an advocacy and communication strategy and associated products and activities on on-going basis with public audiences, with the objective of promoting awareness, understanding, support and respect for children’s and women’s rights, and support for UNICEF's mission and priorities within the context of the emergency.

For details please see the Terms of Reference.

Qualifications and Competencies

Education
Advanced university degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations.(Or an undergraduate degree plus at least 5 years of demonstrated professional experience in the field of journalism, communications, external relations, public affairs, public relations or corporate communications.)

Work Experience
Five years of progressively responsible and relevant professional work experience in communication, print, broadcast, and/or new media. International and national work experience (for IP). Field work experience (for NO). Background/familiarity with Emergency situations.

Language Proficiency
Fluency in English and French. Knowledge of another UN language is an asset.

How to Apply
Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, CV and UN Personal History (P-11) form, via email to Mali_Recruitment@unicef.org by 21 June 2012.

Please note that acknowledgement of application will be extended only to short-listed candidates.