Communications Consultant (Digital Engagement and Protection), Office of Strat & Eviden(OSE), Florence, Italy - Remote with travel, International

Contract Duration – 10 months

Working arrangement: Home Based

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.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

The Digital Engagement and Protection (DEP) Unit within the UNICEF Office of Strategy and Evidence – Innocenti is seeking a communications consultant to support ongoing communications and dissemination activities related to research on the risks and opportunities children face online. Specifically, the consult will support the development and implementation of communications strategies and materials for the DEP Unit.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy on the detailed deliverables and expected outcomes, please review the complete Terms of Reference here:  TMC0007409 TOR.pdf

• Education: Bachelors - University degree (equivalent to a Bachelor’s) from an accredited institution is required in Social Sciences, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field is required.

• Work Experience:

• Between 4 and 7 years of professional work experience at national or international levels in communication, social media management, print and broadcast media, or interactive digital media is required.

• Demonstrated experience with terminology and communications around digital technology, technologyfacilitated violence against children, and child rights is required.

• Expertise in translating complex research findings to develop a range of communications outputs relevant for various audiences is required.

• Demonstrated experience developing a range of communications outputs at both national and international levels is required.

• Experience in graphic design and demonstrated understanding of UNICEF’s branding guidelines is required.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment is required; experience working in the UN or other international development organization is considered an asset.

• Experience in editing scripts, radio/video production and filmmaking is considered an asset.

• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required; Fluency in Spanish, French or Arabic is considered an asset.

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 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 reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities 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 promoting 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 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.

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A separate financial proposal  TMC0007409 Financial proposal template.docx

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

Advertised: 21 Oct 2026 W. Europe Daylight Time
Applications close: 31 Oct 2026 W. Europe Standard Time

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