Internal vacancy: Communication Assistant, GS-4 (FT), Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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.

And we never give up.

For every child, love

UNICEF started operation in Cambodia in 1952 and opened first country office in 1973 in Phnom Penh. More information on what we do in Cambodia is available at https://www.unicef.org/cambodia/.

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision of the Chief of Communication, the Communication Assistant contributes to the section’s advocacy and communication efforts, by performing administrative, logistic and human resources tasks as well facilitating the production of communication materials, media monitoring and audience outreach.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Support operations aspects related to managing communication contractors such as photographers, videographers, translators and editors, including drafting work orders and following up with relevant colleagues for raising and amending purchase requisitions and contracts, processing payments, as well as corresponding with the service providers on operational matters.

2. Conduct administrative functions to facilitate the effective operation of the communication section including receiving external queries, managing branding and visibility supplies, organizing and maintaining filing systems, supporting the team in organizing meetings, etc.

3. Carry out specific operational controls tasks related to the communication section and assist in the management of Vision.

4. Support the communication section in the organization of public events, launches and other public-facing communication initiatives.

5. Support the Chief of Communication with HR tasks such as drafting TORs, NFRs, LTA matrixes, contract amendments and maintains team attendance.

6. Provide budget support and budget updates to different sections funding communication activities and the Chief of Communication.     

7. Support the Communication Specialist in maintaining up-to-date national and international media mailing list.

8. Monitor daily news related to UNICEF’s topics of interest and select media content to distribute to all staff with short summaries accompanied.

9. Maintain the internal UNICEF Cambodia page on ICON and Communication Team in SharePoint.

10. Maintain UNICEF Cambodia list of communication assets, including photos and videos, and RCCE assets. Upload relevant assets on global channels, as agreed with the supervisor.

11. Support audience outreach, including but not limited to:

• Maintaining and supporting the expansion of UNICEF Cambodia’s newsletter subscribers.

• Acting as backup web-editor in Khmer to update country office website when needed (when communication associate is not available)

• Acting as back-up social media Hootsuite platform manager when needed (when communication associate is not available)

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the field of work. 

• Four years of experience in communications or progressively responsible administrative or support work.

• Prior experience in website management.

• Knowledge of MailChimp and other digital marketing tools is a plus.

• Interest in communications and external audience outreach and engagement is desirable. 

• Fluent in Khmer, strong command of English.

Please find the Job Description of the post  JD Communication Assistant, GS4.docx

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

View our competency framework at here

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

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. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.