Communication Officer (Marketing), (NO-1), Mexico City, Mexico, #134885, [Temp Appointment: 6 m[...]

UNICEF; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 549,000 - 916,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An international organization is seeking a Communication Officer to develop and implement marketing communications strategies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and at least one year of experience in marketing communications. Responsibilities include managing media relations, producing communication materials, and engaging with high-profile contacts to support fundraising efforts. Fluency in Spanish and English is required.

Servicios

Paid parental leave

Breastfeeding breaks

Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities

Formación

• Fluency in Spanish and English is required.
• One year of practical professional work experience in marketing communications.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement marketing communications plans.
• Manage media relations with journalists and media outlets.
• Ensure timely production of communication materials.
• Supervise creation of fundraising communication material.
• Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation of communication efforts.
• Maintain a list of high-profile contacts and engage them in events.

Conocimientos

Marketing communications

Media relations

Copywriting

Monitoring and evaluation

Communication strategy

Educación

University degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations

Descripción del empleo

Communication Officer (Marketing)

Under direct supervision of the Chief Communications (P-5) and functional supervision of the Chief Fundraising (P-5), the postholder acts as the interface between UNICEF Mexico Country Office’s Team and the Private Fundraising and Partnerships Team (PFP), to facilitate the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of marketing and communication strategies aimed at raising funds and engaging private sector actors to promote and protect child rights.

Responsibilities

• Marketing communications plans and implementation: Effective and timely technical advice is provided towards the development of marketing communication plans and content plans aimed at reaching existing/potential individual donors and companies, to secure or maintain their donations or engagement with UNICEF’s cause.
• Media Relations: Effective and timely professional assistance and support are provided in developing, drafting and maintaining contact information, materials and relationships with journalists and media outlets covering all media – print, TV, radio, web etc. – in the country, to communicate the story of UNICEF’s cooperation to individual donors/potential donors and to the private sector.
• Communication Strategy: Ensure that the production of communication products and material is timely executed and followed up to support the country office’s communication and fundraising strategies, regional and global campaigns and priorities and to support resource mobilization as defined by the office’s communication strategy and set out in related work plans.
• Copy writing and content production: Effective supervision and advice are provided towards the production of communication/marketing material for fundraising purposes, including copy writing, ensuring quality of content, appropriateness of visual images, written content and tone to target audience (individuals/corporates) and brand alignment, in support of efforts by PFP staff.
• Monitoring and evaluation: Regular monitoring and evaluation activities are undertaken according to the work plan to ensure maximum impact and continuous improvement of country communication efforts. Ensure results and reports are prepared and shared on a timely basis.
• High‑profile figures and other key contacts: Create and maintain a list of journalists, media groups, individuals, organizations and forums of relevance for communication purposes linked to fundraising and private‑sector engagement efforts and actively involve them in special events and activities that further the country programme goals.

Qualifications

• Education: University degree (Bachelor’s) in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related fields.
• Work Experience: One year of practical professional work experience in marketing communications.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in Spanish and English.

Desirables

• Additional years of experience in marketing or public relations in the private sector.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergencies.
• Experience in creative writing for advertising agencies and/or coordination of marketing campaigns with global brands.
• Experience in participating in the production of videos, podcasts, and other audiovisual materials.
• Experience in participating in the organization of communication events, such as conferences, book presentations, exhibitions, etc., and their placement in national media.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: ToRs Communication Officer (Marketing), NO-1 TA.pdf

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.