United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) recrute un Communication Specialist
United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Communication Specialist
Job No: 584941
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Level: NO-2
Categories: Programme Management
Background
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated.
There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
Purpose for the job
Accountable for developing, leading, and implementing a comprehensive communication and advocacy strategy that supports UNICEF Nigeria’s mission, priorities, and programmes by building public engagement, strengthening the organization’s visibility, and promoting awareness and respect for the rights of children and women, especially through digital channels and social media.
The role ensures that communication efforts contribute to programme results by generating compelling, rights-based content and fostering partnerships that amplify impact at national, regional, and global levels.
A central function of this role is to position U-Report as UNICEF Nigeria’s flagship digital platform for adolescent and youth participation, civic engagement, and accountability. The Communication Specialist will drive the scale-up, innovation, and meaningful integration of U-Report across sectors to ensure that young people’s voices influence policy, inform programme design, and contribute to real-time feedback mechanisms that support evidence-based decision-making.
The role will also ensure alignment with UNICEF’s global digital engagement strategies and support the broader UN Country Team’s youth engagement agenda.
Key functions, accountabilities and related duties / tasks
Summary of key functions/accountabilities include but are not limited to:
- Develop and lead execution of communication strategy and work plan;
- Lead social media strategies and content with advocacy objectives including paid advertising;
- Content creation and management for UNICEF’s country channels;
- Engagement with celebrities, Goodwill Ambassadors, and digital influencers to support UNICEF goals;
- Integration of UNICEF’s global communication priorities and campaigns at the country level;
- Support resource mobilization through effective advocacy and communication;
- Monitoring, evaluation and reporting of communication strategy outcomes;
- Capacity building and advice on communication approaches and policies;
- Management and scaling up of U-Report platform for youth engagement and feedback;
- Collaboration with partners and stakeholders to expand reach and impact;
- Support proposal development and reporting related to communication activities.
Minimum requirements:
- Education: Advanced university degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations or related field. A first university degree combined with 2 additional years experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
- Work Experience: Five years of relevant professional experience in communication, print, broadcast and/or new media. International and national experience preferred; field work experience for NO level; familiarity with emergency situations an asset.
- Language: Fluency in English required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or local language is an asset.
Application Closing Date: 18th November, 2025; 11:55 PM West Central Africa Standard Time.
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