Communication Officer (Media Visibility & Advocacy)

About the role

UNICEF Ecuador is looking for a dynamic Communication Officer to strengthen advocacy and media visibility for children’s rights. The role blends strategic analysis, advisory work and hands‑on execution to shape public positioning and influence national decision‑making.

Key responsibilities

• Produce strategic intelligence and analysis on political, social and media trends to inform advocacy decisions.
• Support the design, planning and implementation of evidence‑based advocacy strategies.
• Lead the execution of positioning actions across media outlets and public platforms.
• Ensure a coherent institutional narrative across programmes, partnerships and public engagements.
• Monitor media, political and social developments and provide timely briefings.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy or a related field.
• Minimum 1 year of professional experience in communication, advocacy, public affairs or a similar area.
• Fluency in both Spanish and English.
• Desirable: knowledge of another official UN language.

Required skills

What we offer

• Fixed‑term appointment in Quito with a supportive, mission‑driven environment.
• Opportunities for professional development within a global organization.
• Competitive benefits package aligned with UN standards.