Monitoring, Reporting and Strategic Communication Specialist, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

General

Description of assignment title: Monitoring, Reporting and Strategic Communication Specialist

Assignment country: Uzbekistan

Duty stations: Tashkent

Work location: On UN premises

Expected start date: 09/12/2026

Duration: 12 months(with possibility of extension)Long-term benefits and allowances

Sustainable Development Goal: 4. Quality education

Host entity: UNICEF

Modality: Onsite

Type: International

Volunteer category: Specialist UCoS from Apr2026

Work schedule: Full-time

Number of Assignments: 1

Details

Mission and objectives:

• UNICEF works across the globe to protect the rights and well-being of every child, especially the most disadvantaged, ensuring they survive, thrive, and reach their full potential. Operating in over 190 countries and territories, UNICEF partners with governments, civil society, and communities to save lives, defend rights, and build a better future for all.
• In Uzbekistan, UNICEF has been a trusted partner for more than 30 years, supporting national efforts to guarantee that every child—regardless of background—has access to quality health care, education, protection, and opportunities to participate. Together with the Government and partners, UNICEF strives to create an inclusive environment where children and young people can learn, grow, and contribute to sustainable development, ensuring a fair chance for every child and young person.

Context:

• The UNV Specialist will be embedded within the Education (Learning, Skilling and Participation) team, which leads interventions across the lifecycle of a child - from early childhood development and preschool to school education and the school-to-work transition.
• In Uzbekistan, UNICEF chairs the Local Education Group and has spearheaded the development of the National Partnership Compact. UNICEF supports the Ministry of Preschool and School Education to expand access to inclusive early childhood education, introduce competency-based and gender-transformative curricula, and reform assessment systems. UNICEF is also advancing integration of digital and AI-based solutions to improve learning outcomes, while working with diverse partners to equip adolescents and youth with transferable, digital, STEM, green, employability, and entrepreneurship skills, as well as opportunities for first employment experiences.
• Given the breadth of these strategic partnerships with government agencies, IFIs, development agencies, NGOs, and the private sector, UNICEF requires professional support to design and deliver high-quality monitoring, reporting, communication and visibility functions. The UNV Specialist will play a critical role in demonstrating the significant work undertaken, the results achieved, and the impact generated, thereby strengthening donor engagement and amplifying UNICEF's leadership in education and youth empowerment.

Task description:

• Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Education and working in close collaboration with the Education team and UNICEF Communication colleagues, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
• 1. Strategic Monitoring & Reporting
• Support monitoring of data and education results for children within the framework of UNICEF-established partnerships.
• Support design and layout of strategic reports for International Financial Institutions (IFIs), Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), European Union (EU ), and other donor-funded projects.
• Develop concise and visually appealing 2-pagers for potential donors, highlighting project objectives, results, and impact.
• 2. Strategic Visibility & Advocacy Materials
• Ensure visibility highlights results, innovation, and system change within the framework of UNICEF-established partnerships.
• Design advocacy materials such as banners, posters, and infographics for education and youth empowerment projects.
• Create strategic communication packages for events, workshops, and conferences.
• Develop dissemination materials showcasing project achievements and youth-led initiatives.
• 3. Multimedia Production
• Draft scenarios/storyboards for Human Interest Stories (HIS) and video productions aligning communication products with strategic priorities.
• Coordinate logistics and shooting of HIS, ensuring youth voices and project impact are effectively captured.
• Liaise with photographers, videographers, and production teams to deliver high-quality outputs.
• 4. Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) of Communication Outputs
• Track and document communication deliverables for donor reporting.
• Support monitoring of visibility requirements under donor agreements.
• Contribute to M&E frameworks by providing evidence of communication reach and impact.
• The UN Volunteer Specialist will need to ensure alignment of communication materials with UNICEF branding and donor visibility requirements.

Eligibility criteria

Age: 18 - 80

Required experience: 3 years

Donor priorities:

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Nationality: Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

Additional eligibility criteria:

• This assignment is funded by the Government of Korea and therefore specific criteria apply:
• - Candidates must be Korean nationals. Fluency in Korean is required.
• - Candidates must be 27 years of age at the time of application.
• - Candidates who have already served as UN Volunteer Specialist funded by the Government of Korea are not eligible to apply (former UN University and UN Youth Volunteers are eligible).
• - Serving UN Volunteers will not be considered for other UN Volunteer assignments until they reach three (3) months before the end of contract date of their current UN Volunteer assignment. This provision applies equally to first and subsequent contracts.
• - Candidates may apply to a maximum of three assignments and indicate the order of preference in the 'Additional remarks' field when filling in the application form.
• - Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The selection will be done by the UN Host Entity at the level of the country of assignment.
• APPLICATION DEADLINE: 19 July 2026
• +++ UN Volunteer entitlement calculator: https://app.unv.org/calculator +++

Assignment requirements

Relevant experience:

• 3 years

Languages:

• English, Level: Fluent, Required
• Uzbek, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable
• Russian, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable

Required education level:

• Bachelor's degree in Communication, Media, Graphic Design or other related field

Competencies and values:

• Accountability
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Building Trust
• Commitment and Motivation
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Communication
• Creativity
• Ethics and Values
• Integrity
• Knowledge Sharing
• Leadership
• Planning and Organizing
• Professionalism
• Respect for Diversity
• Self-Management
• Technological Awareness
• Working in Teams

Skills and experience:

• Experience in:
• Monitoring and reporting experience
• Designing communication materials for organizations or projects
• Drafting scenarios and coordinating strategic communication
• Skills in:
• Strong analytical skills including monitoring and advocacy
• Graphic design, layout and multimedia production
• Writing and editing in English
• Strong organization and coordination skills, with ability to manage multiple deliverables under tight deadlines.

Area(s) of expertise:

• Administration, Communication, Education

Driving license:

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