Communication Specialist, P-3, TA (6 Months), #137426, Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo - WCAR

## Communication Specialist, P-3, TA (6 Months), #137426, Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo - WCAR

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**Contract type:** Temporary Appointment
**Duty Station:** Bunia
**Location:** Democratic Republic of Congo
**Categories:** Communication

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is responding to its 17th Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak, confirmed in May 2026 and affecting Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. The situation remains complex and evolving, with transmission occurring in both community and health-care settings. Response efforts are led by national authorities in a context shaped by health system limitations, logistical constraints, insecurity, displacement, and diverse community perceptions influencing health-seeking behaviors.

UNICEF supports the Government through a multi-sectoral approach, focusing on community engagement, surveillance, infection prevention, and the continuity of essential services for vulnerable populations.

This context requires strong coordination, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity to support effective and equitable response efforts, particularly for children and at-risk communities.

**How can you make a difference?**

Under the supervision of the Ebola Response Coordinator with dotted line to Chief of Communication, the Communication Specialist will be responsible for planning, producing, and disseminating high-quality multimedia content to support UNICEF’s visibility, advocacy, and fundraising efforts in the Ebola response.

The incumbent will work closely with programme sections, field teams, and partners to ensure effective and timely communication outputs aligned with UNICEF standards.

**MAJOR DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:**

1\. Communication & Advocacy

2\. Content production

3\. Coordination and Support

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: 03 - ToR Comms Specialist P3 - Bunia.docx

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

***Minimum requirements:***

- **Education:** Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, External Relations, or a related field.
- **Work Experience:** Five years of progressively responsible and relevant professional work experience in communication, print, broadcast, and/or new media. Demonstrated experience in professional multimedia production (photo, video, storytelling) to international standards;
- **Skills:** Strategic Communications, Multimedia Content Production, Humanitarian Communication, Gender Equality, Human Rights Advocacy.
- **Language Requirements:** Fluency in English and French are required.

***Desirables:***

1. 1. Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) or a local language
2. Emergency Communication, african context. francophone contexts, UNICEF communication goals, UNICEF emergency communication
3. Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.
4. Proven experience in emergency communication, preferably in public health crises (Ebola experience is a strong asset);
5. Prior experience in Africa, particularly in francophone contexts, is highly desirable

***Technical Knowledge***

- Communication management. Knowledge of theories and practices in communication research planning and strategy.
- Fundamentals for working in various media formats – print, audio, video, web etc.
- Computer systems/applications and network, including internet navigation, office applications, and specifically, interactive digital media.
- Strong expertise in visual storytelling and content production;
- Knowledge of humanitarian communication and pub