Communication Officer (Temporary) – Yangon

About the role

Under the guidance of the Chief of Advocacy and Communications and the direct supervision of the Advocacy and Communications Specialist, the Communication Officer supports the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of UNICEF Myanmar’s advocacy and communication work. The role focuses on digital platforms, newsletters, campaigns, content production, media engagement and communication monitoring. It translates programme results and humanitarian priorities into timely, accurate, ethical and engaging content for national, regional and global audiences.

Key responsibilities

• Manage UNICEF Myanmar’s social media platforms, including editorial planning, scheduling, publishing content, coordinating clearances and ensuring timely updates.
• Create and adapt engaging content for social media, the UNICEF Myanmar website, newsletters and campaigns, using text, graphics, photographs, video and other multimedia formats.
• Develop human‑interest stories from programme and field activities, adhering to UNICEF child‑safeguarding, informed‑consent, dignity and ethical storytelling standards.
• Monitor and analyse social media and digital communication results—reach, engagement, audience growth, content performance and social listening—and use findings to improve communication effectiveness.
• Support media engagement, campaigns, field communications and photo/video production while ensuring all content meets UNICEF editorial, brand and quality standards.

Required profile

• University degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Social Science, Development Studies, Sustainability or related fields.
• Minimum of one year relevant professional experience in communication, journalism, public relations, media or digital communications, including content development for print, broadcast, web or social media.
• Fluency in both English and Myanmar languages.

Required skills

• Social media management
• Web content management
• Multimedia production
• Digital analytics
• Social listening

What we offer

• Attractive compensation and benefits package
• Paid parental leave and breastfeeding breaks
• Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities