Mission and objectives

UNICEF works in some of the world's most challenging places to reach the most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them realize their potential. In 190 countries and territories, we work every day for all children, everywhere, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up.

UNICEF's fundamental mission is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere in the world, in all of the organization's activities, whether they be programs, advocacy, or operations. The equity strategy, which focuses on the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children's rights into concrete action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have the opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, prejudice or favoritism. To the extent that any child has an unequal chance in life, they are victims of a violation. It is increasingly clear that investing in the health, education, and protection of a society's most disadvantaged citizens—that is, fighting inequality—will not only enable all children to reach their potential, but also ensure sustainable growth and stability for countries. This is why it is so important to focus on equity. It accelerates progress towards the realization of the human rights of all children, which is UNICEF's universal mission as defined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while supporting the equitable development of nations.

Context

UNICEF Algeria plays a central role in supporting the Sahrawi Refugee Response in Tindouf, working with partners to ensure children and women have access to essential services of Health, Nutrition and Education. Communication and advocacy are key enablers for mobilizing support, enhancing visibility for donors and partners, and placing children’s rights at the centre of the humanitarian agenda.

Based in Tindouf and under the direct supervision of the Chief Field Office and a dotted line to the Chief of Comms and Advocacy and strategic direction of the UNICEF Representative, the Communication Associate supports the implementation of UNICEF’s humanitarian communication, advocacy, and visibility agenda, ensuring that the realities of children, youth, and women in the camps are accurately reflected in national and international outreach efforts.

The position ensures high-quality content production, digital storytelling, and field-level visibility aligned with UNICEF’s global standards. The role requires strong initiative, creativity, cultural sensitivity, and meticulous attention to detail, with the ability to translate field realities into compelling and ethical communication outputs.

The post is instrumental in linking field evidence to national advocacy, donor visibility, and UNICEF’s strategic positioning as a leading humanitarian actor in the Sahrawi response.

Additional information:

1. Pre-assignment Entry lump sum: USD 400 Relocation costs: $200 at beginning and end of assignment if duty station is outside of commuting distance (as determined by UNV)
2. During assignment Volunteer living allowance: DZD 115273.89 Learning: Access to UNV's learning and career development resources and participation in an assignment preparation training provided by UNV Annual leave: 2.5 days per month Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for health, life and malicious acts for the UN Volunteer and health insurance coverage for up to 3 eligible dependents . See the Conditions of Service for more details on eligibility criteria. Danger and Hardship Differential (DHD): DZD 34582.16
3. End of assignment Exit allowance (paid on successful completion of the assignment): DZD 12007.7 for each month served, paid on completion of contract

Task description

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Field Office in Tindouf, and in coordination with the Communication and Advocacy Section in Algiers, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

a. Communication Strategy Implementation (30%)

• Support the implementation of the SRRP-aligned Communication and Advocacy Strategy in Tindouf.
• Contribute to the production of communication materials including briefing notes, human-interest stories, images, videos, social media content, and website articles in alignment with UNICEF standards.
• Provide inputs for press releases and media materials in coordination with the Advocacy, Communication and Partnerships (ACP) team.
• Monitor content produced by partners and contractors, ensuring compliance with branding, quality, translation, and design standards.
• Maintain and update the humanitarian content library and WeShare platform with relevant field materials.
• Support quarterly humanitarian reporting through editing, visuals, infographics, and data verification.
• Proactively identify communication opportunities and stories that strengthen UNICEF’s positioning and donor visibility.

b. Digital Content Creation (25%)

• Produce engaging digital and social media content from the field, highlighting UNICEF’s interventions, partnerships, and donor contributions.
• Capture high-quality photos and short videos aligned with UNICEF digital guidelines.
• Coordinate content clearance and ensure adherence to branding workflows.
• Monitor digital engagement metrics to improve outreach and visibility.

c. Visibility and Branding (25%)

• Support the implementation and monitoring of visibility and branding requirements across all humanitarian interventions, ensuring compliance with UNICEF and donor standards.
• Provide briefings to implementing partners on communication and visibility standards.
• Review partner reports and materials to ensure visibility commitments are properly met.

d. Communication Projects and Events (20%)

• Support communication initiatives that amplify children’s and adolescents’ voices (e.g., photography projects, radio segments, video blogs).
• Contribute to planning and organizing field-level communication events, such as exhibitions, commemorations, multimedia screenings, and donor/partner visits.
• Handle logistical, administrative, and documentation aspects of events, including talking points, visibility materials, and post-event reports.

The work of the Communication Associate will strengthen UNICEF’s visibility, enhance the accuracy and quality of field-based communication outputs, and support advocacy efforts for the humanitarian programme. By producing timely, compelling and compliant communication materials, the incumbent contributes directly to:

• sustained donor engagement and resource mobilization
• accurate public awareness of UNICEF’s mandate and achievements for Sahrawi refugee children.
• stronger advocacy with government and humanitarian partners
• more consistent integration of field realities into national communication priorities.

The position acts as a critical bridge between field-level realities and national/global communication efforts.

Application deadline is on 11 March 2026