Communications and Advocacy Specialist

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 fulfil 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.

The UNICEF Gulf Area Office (UNICEF GAO) is unique in its mandate. It is accountable for providing programmatic support to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. In addition, it identifies, cultivates and sustains partnerships with Gulf-based partners to generate resources for the organization globally. UNICEF has a role to play in ensuring rapid development in the Gulf is child sensitive and child focused and that children remain at the heart of the national development dialogue.

Assists in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating an advocacy and communication strategy to get children’s and women’s issues into the public domain, strengthen political will in support of UNICEF's mission and objectives in the country, and enhance the organization’s credibility and brand.

National UN Specialist Volunteers in Saudi Arabia are entitled to:

- Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) in the amount of SAR 13,616.74
- Entry Lumpsum USD 400
- Annual and learning leaves;
- Free Medical and life insurance; and
- Free access to different learning platforms.

For more information on UN Volunteer benefits, entitlements, and support, please visit: https://www.unv.org/volunteer-your-country-conditions-service

Under the direct supervision of Communications Manager , the UN Volunteer will be responsible for:

1. Planning and oversight
▪ Support in the development and execution of a comprehensive communication strategies to effectively engage
partners and stakeholders, aligning with organizational goals and objectives.
▪ Serve as the primary point of contact for communication with partners in Riyadh, ensuring timely and clear
communication, and fostering strong relationships.
▪ Coordinate closely with Communications colleagues in different offices to ensure consistency and alignment in
messaging and activities.
▪ Facilitate media engagement by building compelling media pitches and timely responding to media asks.
▪ Support in the organizing field missions, events and activations as related to the engagements with partners.
▪ Identify international days and milestone to plan for visibility activities around them.

2. Coordination
▪ Support partnership’s team in the review and evaluation of visibility activities visa vis donor requirements and
agreed upon guidelines.
▪ Collaborate with other colleagues and external creatives to identify and develop compelling stories and content
that showcase the organization's impact and achievements.
▪ Support in the Coordination and implementation of communication campaigns in Riyadh, including planning,
execution, and evaluation, to drive awareness and support for key initiatives.
▪ Conduct media mapping, network with journalists and engage with media outlets to secure coverage, interviews,
and features that amplify the organization's message and reach.
▪ Identifying key influencers aligned with our mission and values, fostering strategic partnerships for impactful
collaboration.
▪ Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in communications and media
relations, and integrate relevant innovations into activities.

3. Digital Engagement and Multimedia Production
▪ Liaise with donors, social media focal points for content creation as needed.
▪ Support in the Development of communication campaigns focusing on UNICEF key partnerships in KSA and
spearhead innovative digital activations that related Sports and Gaming industries.
▪ Draft content including press releases, social media posts, and web stories.
▪ Develop creative approaches and multimedia content to cover key events and campaigns on social media
platforms.

Other tasks may be performed as directed by the supervisor.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Growth in digital campaign contributions and fundraising outcomes.
- Successful implementation of digital content and campaigns, measured by reach, engagement, and audience
feedback.
- Expansion of influencer and partner network contributing to UNICEF’s initiatives.
- Consistency in brand messaging across all digital platforms.