Communication Associate, (G-6), FT, #00136818, Buenos Aires – Argentina, LACR

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For every child, the right to advocacy

In Argentina, UNICEF implements its Country Programme 2026–2030, which focuses on strengthening public policies, expanding access to essential services, and reducing inequalities affecting children and adolescents. Priority areas include health and nutrition, education and learning, social protection and poverty reduction, and the prevention of violence.

Advocacy and Communication are central to achieving these objectives. The Communication team leads the design and implementation of media and digital strategies, campaigns, and content to position children’s rights on the public agenda, contribute to policy and legislative change, and influence public opinion. The team also manages media relations, supports partnerships and resource mobilization efforts, and monitors the impact of communication initiatives.

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision of the Communication Specialist (NO-3), and in close coordination with the Advocacy and Media Officer and the Digital Communication Officer, the Communication Associate (GS-6) provides technical and administrative support to the implementation of communication strategies. This includes supporting the planning, production, and monitoring of digital and media content, campaigns, and communication activities.

The Communication Associate works closely with programme and fundraising teams, as well as external partners and suppliers, contributing to the delivery of high-quality communication outputs and to the effective positioning of UNICEF priorities.

Key functions/accountabilities include:

1. Support the implementation of communication and advocacy strategies:
2. Support the development and implementation of Digital Strategy initiatives and assist in the execution of online campaigns and digital pieces of communication.
3. Test, do research and detect new innovations in social media, digital platforms and audience behaviors and collaborate with Youth Engagement area
4. Provide general administrative support and documentation in various requests of online conferences, and maintain the team’s knowledge center, tools and resources

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Job Description - Communication Associate-G6-Argentina.pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

• Education: A completed secondary education is required.
• Work Experience: At least 6 years of relevant working experience in communication, advocacy, digital communication, including social media, journalism, and digital marketing or related fields are required.
• Skills: Strong and effective communication skills are required. Knowledge in digital communication and digital publishing (tools) are required. Attention to details is a fundamental skill.
• Language Requirements: Fluency/ Proficiency in Spanish and in English is required.

Desirables:

• Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French or Russian) is desirable.
• A completed bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, public relations, marketing, digital marketing, advertising, graphic design or other field relevant to the position is an asset.
• Experience in communications or external relations is desirable, preferably in an international organization or multicultural environment.
• Experience in research and responding to queries is highly desirable.
• Experience managing social media platforms is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of graphic design tools and basic design skills to produce and adapt visual communication materials is desirable.
• Experience in supporting change initiatives is desirable.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts is a strong asset.

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 partnership (1)
4. Innovates and embraces change (1)
5. Thinks and acts strategically (1)
6. Drive to achieve results for impact (1)
7. Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

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.

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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 female 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.

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