Communication Assistant, (G-5), TA, 6 months, #00138227, Caracas –Venezuela, LACR

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For every child, the right to advocacy.

On 24 June, two powerful earthquakes of magnitude Mw 7.2 and Mw 7.5 struck Venezuela, marking the most significant seismic event in over a century. The epicenter, located near Yamari in Yaracuy State, triggered widespread destruction across La Guaira, Caracas, Carabobo, Falcón, Miranda and surrounding areas. The two main shocks occurred approximately 30 seconds apart, exacerbating structural damage and contributing to heightened disruption across already densely populated and infrastructure-constrained urban centers.

UNICEF estimates that 1.8 million people, including 680,000 children, now require humanitarian assistance. The earthquakes have exacerbated an already fragile situation, where 7.9 million people, including 3.9 million children, were already in need due to prolonged socioeconomic challenges, conflict, political instability, and limited access to essential services.

Since the onset of the emergency, UNICEF has been actively engaged in coordination with national, regional, and local authorities, as well as United Nations agencies and humanitarian partners, to support a coherent and timely response to the earthquakes of 24 June.

UNICEF Venezuela is supporting the government in responding to the crisis and protecting children affected by the earthquake and the consequences of its aftermath. UNICEF will continue to support the IDENNA in assessing additional and evolving needs and responding to child protection concerns, in accordance with its core commitments for children in humanitarian action. This includes the core commitment to on ensuring that “separation of children from families is prevented and responded to, and family-based care is promoted in the children’s best interest.”

How can you make a difference?

Under the close supervision of the Communication Specialist, the incumbent provides financial, budgetary and administrative management support to the Communication Section, ensuring effective planning, monitoring and control of financial resources, procurement processes, contracts and expenditures. The incumbent also supports the implementation and monitoring of advocacy, communication and SBC strategies, coordinates logistical requirements and contributes to content production and stakeholder engagement activities.

Key functions/accountabilities include:

1. Financial and Administrative Management.
2. Strategies implementation.
3. Media relations.
4. Monitoring.
5. Communication materials.
6. Partners and special events.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: TOR- Communication Assistant, (G-5), TA, 6 months, #00138227, Caracas –Venezuela, LACR.pdf

To qualify as a champion for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

• Education: Completion of secondary education is required.
• Work Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in communication, administration, operations support or related fields is required. Demonstrated experience in budget monitoring, procurement administration, contract management, financial tracking, payment processing and expenditure reporting is required.
• Skills: Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook is required. Analyzing communication data and media monitoring are essential skills. Knowledge of managing special event and producing communication materials are fundamental for the position.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in Spanish is required.

Desirables:

• Language: Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian) is desirable.
• Basic level of English knowledge is desirable.
• Experience working with donor-funded projects, financial management systems and procurement processes will be considered an asset.
• Relevant experience in the UN/UNICEF is highly desirable.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP is desirable.
• Experience working with Power BI, Power Apps and other digital tools is an asset.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, organize large volumes of documentation and pay strong attention to details are highly desirable.
• Ability to work under pressure during emergency operations is considered as asset.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)
(2) Works Collaboratively with Others (1)
(3) Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
(4) Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
(5) Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
(6) Drive to Achieve Impactful Results (1)
(7) Manages Ambiguity and Complexity (1)

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This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is either a role with direct contact with children, a role that works directly with identifiable children's data, a safeguarding response role, or an assessed risk role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) apply.

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

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.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments are conditional on the selected candidates willingness to comply with current or future vaccination requirements, should UNICEF mandate it for personnel. Failure to comply with such requirements, where applicable and without a duly approved medical exemption from the relevant UN authority, will result in the cancellation of the selection or may lead to other administrative measures, including separation from service.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

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Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

Visa residence requirements: i.e. UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category.

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