Mission and objectivesAs the largest procurement agency in the UN system, UNICEF is uniquely positioned to access and analyze a wealth of market data. This enables the organization not only to act within markets but also to actively shape them. Within UNICEFโs Supply Division, the Communication Center plays a central role in shaping and delivering market communication to internal and external audiences. It ensures that UNICEFโs supply-related communication products and transparency initiatives are timely, accurate, and widely disseminated. The Centre develops, manages, and promotes strategic communication products such as Market Notes, the Pricing Dashboard, and other tools designed to inform and engage partners, donors, and stakeholders about UNICEFโs supply and market-shaping activities. By maintaining high-quality publications, dashboards, and outreach strategies, the Communication Centre helps UNICEF Supply Division uphold its leadership in transparency, position UNICEF as a trusted communicator of market dynamics, and ultimately support equitable access to essential products for children and adolescents worldwide.
ContextThis position is situated within the Communications Team and provides dedicated support to UNICEFโs market communication function, ensuring market intelligence is transformed into clear, accessible, and impactful products for diverse global audiences. The role bridges technical supply chain data with user-friendly communication formats and plays a critical part in the planning, creation, and delivery of UNICEFโs market communication products. Working under the strategic direction set by the Communications Manager and the lead for dissemination (including modular Market Notes), the incumbent is responsible for operational content development, data visualization products, and audience-centered communication outputs.
Task DescriptionWithin the delegated authority and under the supervision of Communication Manager, Market Influencing or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the Communication Officer will: โข Support the content development and updating of Market Notes and related materials, based on guidance and direction from the Communications Manager. This would also require supplemental market research. โข Coordinate with procurement centers and technical teams to ensure data inputs are current, complete, and aligned with editorial and communication standards. โข Lead the design and maintenance of data visualization products such as web-based pricing interfaces and infographics (e.g., in Power BI) to effectively communicate market and pricing data to various audiences. โข Support content planning efforts in collaboration with the communications team, including maintaining editorial calendars, aligning product timelines with communication priorities, and ensuring timely content delivery. โข Collect and analyze audience insights to inform content development, format choices, and dissemination channels, ensuring communication products meet stakeholder needs. โข Assist in drafting, designing and formatting briefs, presentations, and internal/external reports that communicate market insights clearly and accessibly. โข Coordinate the dissemination of market communication products through appropriate UNICEF platforms, ensuring content is accessible, well-packaged, and aligned with outreach and visibility goals. โข Ensure all communication outputs comply with UNICEF branding, editorial, and accessibility standards. โข Maintain a repository of templates, assets, and design resources to support efficient and consistent communication product development. โข Provide operational support to the communication workstream, including platform updates, performance tracking, and content organization. โข Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor. Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities: โข Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); โข Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; โข Provide annual and end of assignment self-reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities. โข Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers; โข Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.
Competencies and valuesโข Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNICEF Agency; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNICEF procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented; โข Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNICEF in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organizationโs interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority; โข Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues; โข Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment. โข Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities; โข Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups; โข Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary; โข Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards UNICEFโs mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.
Living conditions and remarksDenmark performs very well in many measures of well-being relative to most other countries in the Better Life Index. Denmark ranks above the average in many dimensions: housing, work-life balance, social connections, environmental quality, civic engagement, education and skills, jobs and earnings, work-life balance, health status, subjective well-being and personal security.\" OECD. For more: http://www.oecdbetterlifeindex.org/countries/denmark/ Since this is an International UN Volunteer assignment, the holder will be responsible for the organization of his or her own home and the other essential elements of life. UN Volunteer entitlements and allowances: The purpose of the allowances and entitlements paid to UN Volunteers is to enable UN Volunteers to sustain a secure standard of living at the duty stations in line with United Nations standards without incurring personal costs. The allowances are in no way to be understood as compensation, reward, or salary in exchange for the UN Volunteerโs service. Contingent on specific eligibility criteria, location of the volunteer assignment and contractual type and category, the payment of allowances will begin from the date of Commencement of Service For more information on entitlements please read the Condition of Service (https://explore.unv.org/cos). For information specific to your assignment please see below: A UN Volunteer receives a Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA), which is composed of a Monthly Living Allowance (MLA) and a Family Allowance (FA) for those with dependents (maximum three). The Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) is paid at the end of each month to cover housing, utilities, transportation, communications and other basic needs. Monthly Living Allowance (Per month-approximately): USD 3507.34 Accommodation Supplement (Per month): USD 644.41 Entry lump sum (one-time payment): USD 4000 Exit allowance (for each month served, paid on completion of contract): USD 225 Medical and life insurance: Cigna Private Insurance Leave entitlements: Annual leave: 2.5 days accrued per calendar month Certified sick leave: UN Volunteers are entitled to up to 30 days of certified sick leave based on a 12-month cycle. This amount is reset every 12-month cycle. Uncertified sick leave: 7 days for 12 months and 4 days for shorter assignments Learning leave: 10 working days per consecutive 12 months (shorter assignments are prorated) Maternity Leave: 16 weeks Paternity Leave: 10 days