Communication Specialist, Communication Specialist, Djibouti, Djibouti

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Description of assignment title: CommunicationSpecialist

Assignment country: Djibouti

Duty stations: Djibouti

Work location: On UN premises

Expected start date: 09/01/2026

Duration: 6 months(with possibility ofextension)Long-term benefits and allowances

Sustainable Development Goal: 17. Partnerships for thegoals

Host entity: UNICEF

Modality: Onsite

Type: International

Volunteer category: Specialist UCoS from Apr2026

Work schedule: Full-time

Number of Assignments: 1

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Mission and objectives:

• UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to savechildren's lives. To defend their rights. To help them reach theirpotential. In Djibouti, UNICEF's presence dates back to July 1981,and it is now more than three decades since UNICEF, in closecollaboration with its partners, has been working to maintain thegains made and to ensure a better future for every boy andgirl.

Context:

• UNICEF has supported Djibouti for more than four decades,working with the Government and partners to realise children'srights in health, nutrition, education, water, sanitation andhygiene, child protection and social policy. Djibouti sits at thecrossroads of the Horn of Africa, a region exposed to recurrentdrought, climate shocks and population movements. The country hostsrefugees and migrants from neighbouring countries. UNICEF Djiboutioperates in a hardship environment that places a premium onagility, partnerships and results-based communication.
• This assignment is part of a UNV-funded initiative designed tobring fresh, diverse talent into UN programmes from countries thatare currently unrepresented among UN Volunteers. It offers a uniqueopportunity to help ensure that global volunteering truly reflectsthe world we serve, while giving participating UN Volunteersmeaningful, hands on experience with leading UN partners. As such,the initiative targets candidates from the following nationalities:Andorra, Croatia, Estonia, Liechtenstein, Malta, Monaco, SanMarino, Slovenia
• This assignment anchors a joint UNICEF-UNV initiative inDjibouti. UNICEF Djibouti is establishing a three-tier UN Volunteerteam in communication and partnerships: one international UNVolunteer Specialist, one national UN Volunteer, and a rotatingcohort of UN Community Volunteers. The Communication Specialistsits in the Office of the Representative, within the Communicationfunction, and leads this team.

Task description:

• Within the delegated authority and under the supervision ofCommunication Specialist of UNICEF Djibouti, or his/her designatedmandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer will:

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• A. Communication, content and storytelling
• Lead UNICEF Djibouti's communication and produce and overseehigh-quality multimedia content, including photographs, videos,articles, infographics, reels and stories, in line with UNICEFbrand guidelines.
• Set the editorial direction for UNICEF Djibouti's communicationchannels, including the website and the social media channelsFacebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn, and drive measurable growth inreach and engagement.
• Conduct photo and video coverage during field missions, andcollect human-interest stories and testimonies from children,adolescents and communities.
• Establish a monthly analytics and performance cycle, with clearrecommendations to improve audience engagement and advocacyimpact.
• Oversee media monitoring and the daily press review, andmaintain the office's communication and visibility assets andcontact databases.
• B. Strategic communication and resource mobilization
• Develop donor-facing communication products, including conceptnotes, project summaries, funding proposals, visibility materialsand impact summaries.
• Package programmatic results into donor-ready formats tosupport resource mobilization.
• Maintain a resource mobilization pipeline tracker and donor andpartner databases, in coordination with the programme andoperations teams.
• Support donor visibility commitments and the communicationrequirements of grant agreements.
  C. UNICEF-UNV partnership growth and promotion ofvolunteerism
• Serve as the focal point for the UNICEF-UNV partnership inDjibouti, in coordination with the UNV Country Office.
• Support the replication of the UNICEF-UNV Young ChampionsInitiative in Djibouti, including coordination with UNV, engagementof potential donors, and design of volunteer cohorts.
• Document and communicate the contribution of UN Volunteers toUNICEF results, positioning volunteerism as a driver of theSustainable Development Goals.
• Contribute to a pipeline of UN Volunteer assignments for UNICEFDjibouti and partners, and support a possible follow-on proposal tothe UNV Special Voluntary Fund.
  D. Coordination and mentoring of the UN Volunteer team
• Coordinate the day-to-day work of the national UN Volunteer andthe UN Community Volunteers in communication and contentproduction.
• Provide structured guidance, coaching and on-the-job mentoring,with clear workplans and regular feedback.
• Support the onboarding, induction and learning journey of theUN Community Volunteer cohorts, in line with the Young Championsmodel.
• E. Campaigns, media and emergency communication
• Lead the design and delivery of communication campaigns,advocacy initiatives and special events.
• Contribute to inter-agency communication through the UnitedNations Communication Group.
• Build and maintain relationships with media, influencers, youthnetworks and communication focal points.
• Support emergency and risk communication, including rapidcontent production during humanitarian response.
• F. Capacity building and knowledge transfer
• Build the communication, digital storytelling and partnershipskills of UNICEF staff, the national UN Volunteer and the UNCommunity Volunteers.
• Document tools, templates and standard operating procedures tosustain the office's capacity after the assignment.
• Results and expected outputs:
• A measurable increase in the reach, engagement and quality ofUNICEF Djibouti's digital communication.
• Donor-ready communication and resource mobilization productsthat support measurable funding results.
• A functioning UNICEF-UNV partnership in Djibouti, with theYoung Champions Initiative replicated and the volunteer teamsustained and positioned for expansion in 2027.
• A national UN Volunteer and successive cohorts of UN CommunityVolunteers coached and equipped with practical skills.
• Documented tools and standard operating procedures that sustainthe office's communication capacity.
• As an active volunteer, the UN Volunteer promotes the valuesand the recognition of volunteerism through their conduct, actionand engagement with communities and partners.

Eligibility criteria

Age: 18 - 80

Required experience: 3 years

Nationality: Candidate must be a national of a countryother than the country of assignment.

Assignment requirements

Relevant experience:

• 3 years

Languages:

• English, Level: Fluent, Required
• French, Level: Fluent, Desirable

Required education level:

• Bachelor's degree in Communication, journalism, multimedia,public relations, marketing or a related field. A Master's degreeis an asset.

Competencies and values:

• Accountability;
• Adaptability and flexibility;
• Creativity; Judgement and decision-making;
• Planning and organising;
• Professionalism;
• Communication;
• Working in teams;
• Building partnerships.
• The UN Volunteer is expected to demonstrate the UNICEF corevalues of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability andSustainability, and a genuine commitment to the principles ofvoluntary engagement.

Skills and experience:

• Proven experience in social media and digital content strategy,with measurable results
• Strong multimedia production skills, including photography,videography, and editing on both professional cameras and mobiledevices, with proficiency in design tools such as the AdobeCreative Suite, Canva, or equivalent.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Experience producing donor-facing or partnership communicationproducts.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Ability to coordinate and mentor a small team.
• Additional assets
• Experience with the United Nations or internationalorganizations.
• Experience in humanitarian or hardship settings.
• Familiarity with volunteerism and the United Nations Volunteers(UNV ) programme.

*Note**:

• This Description of Assignment is part of a targeted UNVinitiative and is open exclusively to candidates with the followingnationalities: Andorra, Croatia, Estonia, Liechtenstein, Malta,Monaco, San Marino, Slovenia.
• Applicants who do not fully meet the minimum professionalexperience requirements for a UN Volunteer 'Specialist' assignmentare still encouraged to apply; if selected, they may be recruitedunder the Conditions of Service applicable to UN Volunteer'Associate' assignments.

Area(s) of expertise:

• Communication, advocacy, public information, Projectmanagement, programme development, strategy, Volunteer managementand advocacy

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