How can you make a difference?
Between July and December 2026, in conjunction with the wider campaign team, the event coordinator will:
•Lead an end-to-end event, including the conceptualisation, planning and execution, on the morning of Dec 11 in the ECOSOC chamber of the UN HQ with member states and children
•Lead an end-to-end event in UNICEF House in the evening of Dec 11 with private sector, celebrities, children, musicians, artists, and Goodwill Ambassadors
•Conceptualise, plan and execute an exhibition in the Danny Kaye Hall at UNICEF House to commemorate 80 years
•Share format of events and exhibition with Country Offices so they can adapt/replicate
•Manage logistical aspects of the events, support the engagement with service providers, and liaison with UN security and protocol
•Troubleshoot tech issues and provide timely solution to optimize the quality of virtual events
•Collaborate with building management and IT teams to ensure compatibility, security and scalability of virtual event technologies
•Develop and implement metrics for evaluating the success and impact of events
•Conduct post-event analyses, gathering feedback, and using insights to refine future strategies and initiatives
•Work with budget focal point and campaign coordinator and support them in tracking expenditures against allocated resources.
Minimum requirements
- A track record of producing brand activations, high level events, virtual events, and other communication campaigns;
- Experience of and knowledge about working with children, including child safeguarding guidelines
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is an asset.
- Good understanding of world affairs, current events and development issues required.
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.