Partnership Ecosystem and Executive Communications Lead Consultant, NYHQ Office Based with travels, 12.5 months #596281

How can you make a difference?

GenU is looking for a Partnership Ecosystem and Executive Communications Lead Consultant to advocate for investment in youth skilling and livelihoods. Working closely with the Communication Manager, the consultant will support executive communications for senior leadership and governance bodies, lead ecosystem-wide social media campaigns with a consistent narrative across the Generation Unlimited partnership ecosystem, and produce content to amplify impact of public-private-youth partnerships

Minimum requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in design, communications, marketing, innovation, social science or related

field.

Work Experience:

● At least 5 years of experience working in communica􀆟ons for mul􀆟sectoral partnerships e.g publicprivate-

youth partnerships

● At least 3 years of experience working with interna􀆟onal organiza􀆟ons (e.g., UNICEF, World Bank) or

similar institutions with multi-partner, multi country programmes.

● At least 3 years of experience and proven results leading global social media campaigns for diverse

audiences and creating executive leadership communications.

Skills:

• Executive leadership communications

• Global Multimedia campaign creation and amplification for multisectoral audiences

• Strong understanding of social media best practices for platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram

and YouTube.

Language Requirements: Fluency in English (written and spoken) is necessary. Knowledge of another official

UN language or a local language is an asset.

Desirables: Experience with UNICEF and youth-focused programming is an added advantage.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.