Senior Communications Consultant – UNICEF (Remote)

Organization: UNICEF
Position: Senior Communications Consultant
Contract Type: Consultant (Remote)
Location: New York HQ (Home-based)
Duration: 1 June 2025 – 30 May 2026
Application Deadline: 20 July 2025
Job Reference: Req. #581288
Category: Fundraising / Communications

About the Role

UNICEF’s Education Outcomes Fund (EOF) is seeking a skilled and experienced communications consultant to lead and implement its external communications strategy over a 12-month period. The role involves content development, website optimization, event support, and strategic outreach. This is a fully remote position reporting to EOF’s Chief of Operations.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

• EOF Communications Calendar 2025:
  Develop a full-year external communications calendar (by 30 June 2025)

• Content Development:
  Produce 8 newsletters, 12 outreach emails, and 8 press releases
  First set (4 newsletters, 6 emails, 4 press releases) due by 30 September 2025

• Website Optimization:
  Write 4 blog posts (approx. 500 words each)
  Update team, board, and program pages (by 31 October 2025)

• Event Support and Coverage:
  Identify 5 strategic events for EOF participation
  Provide light-touch support for 12 events and full communications for 4 major events
  6 events to be supported by 30 November 2025

• Program Launch Communications:
  Create and execute comprehensive comms plans for 3 program launches (by 28 February 2026)

• Content Publishing Guidelines:
  Codify EOF’s tone of voice and publishing checklist
  Review external content (by 30 December 2025)

• Travel:
  Up to 3 missions, each for 4 working days

Qualifications

Education:

• Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in political science, communications, international development, or related fields

• A Bachelor’s degree is acceptable with 2 additional years of relevant experience

Experience and Skills:

• At least 10 years of experience in communications, marketing, public relations, or advocacy

• Expertise in crafting and executing communications strategies in global, politically sensitive contexts

• Excellent writing skills with the ability to simplify complex topics for diverse audiences

• Experience with digital media, international campaigns, and strategic event planning

• Fluency in English required

• Preferred: experience in innovative finance, education or ECCE, and working in Africa or the Middle East

• Fluency in French, Arabic, or Spanish is an asset

Application Requirements

Submit via UNICEF e-Recruitment system:

• Completed profile with academic credentials

• Financial proposal detailing costs per deliverable and total assignment

• Availability and expected travel costs

• Motivation letter