Voices of Youth Digital Engagement Coordinator, P-2, New York

Voices of Youth Digital Engagement Coordinator, P-2, New York

 If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
UNICEF, the world’s leading organization working for the rights of children, seeks a TA for Voices of Youth Digital Engagement Coordinator.

Purpose:

 Please see Terms of Reference

 Qualification:

• Experience in research (quantitative and qualitative), analytical writing.

• Experience in communication, more specifically social and civic media.

• Experience in advocacy and rights based approaches. 

• A strong understanding of UNICEF programmes and policy, including knowledge of youth participation and partnership goals, as well as sound interpretation and judgment to present these programmes and policies in a way that enhances UNICEF’s image.

• Knowledge of current trends in youth participation and new media, as well as a good understanding of development issues, world affairs and current events.

• Relevant grass-root experience and field work in selected regions.

• Experience in supporting and coordinating communication activities across a large organization and with other international partner organizations.

• Proven ability to conceptualize, plan and execute ideas as well as transfer knowledge and skills.

• Proven ability to manage multiple and competing personnel and budget resource demands.

• Progressively responsible professional experience in an international setting.

• Strong writing and communication skills and the aptitude to tailor complex and technical messages for multiple audiences.

• Strong awareness of cultural sensitivities.

• Master’s degree in law, public policy or communication, preferred.

• High command of English. Other languages such as Spanish and French are a plus.

HOW TO APPLY:
If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, please send a UN Personal History Form P11 (download here) and CV to mdems@unicef.org  The deadline to receive applications is 10 December, 2013.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.