UNICEF Communications Consultant Remote
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Florence, Tuscany, Italy
Listed on 2026-09-01
Florence, Tuscany, Italy
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Remote/Work from Home
position Listed on 2026-09-01
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Marketing / Advertising / PR
PR / Communications, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The UNICEF Communications Consultant 2026 opportunity is now open for qualified communications , journalism, development studies, English, and international relations professionals. This UNICEF consultant position is based in Florence, Italy, but offers a remote/work-from-home arrangement for a period of three months.
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The consultancy is hosted by UNICEF’s Office of Strategy and Evidence (OSE) – Innocenti and focuses on strategic communication, digital content, SEO, data analytics, and outreach related to the International Statistical Classification of Alternative Care of Children (ICare) .
Applications for the UNICEF Communications Consultant 2026 position are invited until 9 September 2026 .
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The UNICEF Communications Consultant will work within the Child Protection and Development Data Unit (CPDD), part of UNICEF’s Data and Analytics Section.
The consultant will support the development and dissemination of communications products designed to increase awareness, visibility, and uptake of ICare. The role combines communications, digital marketing, SEO, data analytics, content development, and advocacy .
Opportunity Details
Organization: UNICEF
Position: Communications Consultant
Job Number: 595332
Duty Station: Florence, Italy
Work Arrangement: Remote / Work from home
Contract Type: Consultant
Contract Duration: 3 months
Functional Area:
Research, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
Level: Consultancy
Required Experience:
At least 7 years
Education:
Master’s degree or equivalent
Language: Fluency in English
About the UNICEF Communications Consultant Position
The UNICEF Communications Consultant 2026 position has been created to support communications and outreach surrounding ICare, a new international statistical classification relating to alternative care of children.
The selected UNICEF communications consultant will help develop a comprehensive communication strategy and create content that makes technical information accessible to different audiences.
The position is particularly suitable for experienced communications professionals who have worked with UN data, digital platforms, advocacy, SEO, analytics, and international development communications .
Because the consultancy is home-based, qualified professionals can perform the assignment remotely while working with UNICEF teams and partners connected to the Florence-based Office of Strategy and Evidence.
Key Responsibilities
The successful UNICEF Communications Consultant will be responsible for several communications and digital activities.
1. Develop a Communications Plan
The consultant will develop a comprehensive ICare communications plan outlining important activities, outputs, and timelines.
The plan will help UNICEF achieve strategic visibility and increase outreach surrounding ICare.
2. Create Strategic Communications Products
The consultant will prepare communications and outreach materials, including:
Video scripts
Advocacy materials
Other strategic communications products
The content should communicate technical subjects in a clear and accessible manner.
3. Manage Digital Content
The UNICEF consultant will assist with curated digital content for an ICare microsite hosted on UNICEF’s data platform.
Responsibilities include supporting:
Messaging consistency
Branding
Coordination with external vendors
4. Use SEO and Analytics
A major component of the UNICEF Communications Consultant 2026 role involves improving online visibility.
The consultant will use SEO and analytics tools to increase search relevance, visibility, and sustained audience engagement.
The consultant will also evaluate communication activities using data-driven insights and recommend improvements.
5. Support Events and Advocacy
The consultant will support communications before, during, and after important ICare events.
This may include supporting communications for an online foundational training on ICare and coordinating with internal UNICEF teams and external…
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