Mission and objectives

The United Nations General Assembly has entrusted UNICEF with the mandate to promote the protection of children’s rights, help meet their basic needs, and expand the opportunities available to them so that they can reach their full potential. UNICEF is guided by the provisions of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and strives to ensure that these rights become enduring ethical principles and international standards of conduct toward children. UNICEF reaffirms that the survival, protection, and development of children are universal development imperatives and an integral part of humanity’s progress. UNICEF mobilizes political will and material resources to help countries—particularly developing countries—ensure that children have priority access to resources, and to build the capacity to establish appropriate policies and provide services for children and their families. UNICEF is committed to ensuring that special protection is provided to the most vulnerable children: victims of war, disasters, extreme poverty, all forms of violence and exploitation, and children with disabilities. UNICEF responds to emergencies by protecting children’s rights. In coordination with United Nations partners and humanitarian agencies, UNICEF makes its unique rapid-response services available to collaborating organizations to alleviate the suffering of children and their caregivers. UNICEF is a non-partisan organization, and its assistance is non-discriminatory; in all its work, priority is given to the most disadvantaged children and the countries most in need. Through its country programs, UNICEF aims to promote equal rights for women and girls and to support their full participation in the political, social, and economic development of their communities.

Context

UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favouritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. Digital media, especially social platforms, are changing the ways people interact, giving rise to new and diverse audiences and empowering civil society in ways that have profound implications for communication and advocacy. Nearly half of the world’s population now has Internet access – a figure predicted to increase, even in places with less connectivity and fewer amenities – enabling new forms of communication. Country Programme 2022-2026 highlighted the importance of public advocacy and communication for child rights. The programme aims to increase public awareness and action to address vulnerabilities and inequities affecting children. There were 7.03 million internet users in Honduras at the start of 2024 when internet penetration stood at 65.9 percent. Honduras was home to 4.55 million social media users in January 2024, equating to 42.6 percent of the total population. This makes the internet a good platform to reach various stakeholders to drive change for children. Strategic use of digital media, especially social media, will deepen UNICEF’s dialogue with stakeholders about child rights and equity as well as broaden their engagement in issues related to children. A greater understanding of children’s challenges and better involvement in children’s issues result in more impact: The richer the conversation and better engagement, the greater the chance for audience actions in support of UNICEF’s public advocacy. UNICEF Honduras increased its followers on social media platforms significantly in recent years and there’s an urgent requirement for more regular and stronger communications and quality content on UNICEF Honduras’ digital platforms to maintain the growth of audiences and followers across channels. Digital content and engagement will remain and reinforce UNICEF’s leadership as a credible voice for and with children. UNICEF Honduras’ digital platforms target international donors, decision-makers, local supporters, communities, families, young people and the public.

Task Description

Within the framework of delegated authority and under the supervision of the Communications Specialist and/or their designated representative, the UN Volunteer will perform the following tasks: 1. Audiovisual and photographic production: Support the planning and production of audiovisual and photographic content for communication, advocacy, and institutional visibility initiatives. This includes field and studio recording, as well as coverage of activities, missions, events, and fieldwork of UNICEF Honduras, ensuring technical and narrative quality in line with organizational guidelines. 2. Editing and post-production: Edit and produce audiovisual materials in various formats (short videos, capsules, reels, institutional pieces, interviews, testimonials, and edited photography) for use on digital platforms, presentations, and other communication and knowledge products. Ensure the timely delivery of final products. 3. Graphic design and development of visual materials: Design graphic and visual materials such as social media artwork, simple infographics, banners, covers, layout of reports and knowledge products, presentations, and other visual assets that support campaigns, activations, and communication products of UNICEF Honduras, ensuring consistency with institutional visual identity. 4. Visual assets management: Support the organization, updating, and maintenance of UNICEF Honduras’ digital visual assets library (photography, video, and graphics), ensuring proper tagging, storage, and availability of materials in line with organizational standards. As well as supporting content scheduling on social media. 5. Support to participation and youth initiatives: Provide audiovisual support to initiatives and other participation actions involving children and adolescents, including the production of visual content that facilitates communication, dialogue, and visibility of these platforms. 6. Compliance with ethical and safeguarding standards: Ensure that all produced materials comply with UNICEF ethical guidelines, safeguarding standards, informed consent requirements, and child protection policies, as well as with sensitivities of the national context.

Competencies and values

Competencies: • Builds and Maintains Partnerships • Demonstrates self awareness and ethical awareness • Drive to Achieve Impactful Results • Innovates and embraces change • Manages ambiguity and complexity • Works collaboritively with others • Thinks and acts strategically Values: • Care • Respect • Integrity • Trust • Accountability • Sustainability

Living conditions and remarks

The incumbent will be based in Tegucigalpa that offers adequate living standard. Tegucigalpa is classified as “B” duty station as of 1 January 2014 under the mobility and hardship (M&H) classification of duty stations, as determined by the international Civil Service Commission (ICSC). • Security situation: Honduras is a relatively safe country. Crime is typically the same as in many other countries. Petty theft, bag/purse snatching, and pick pocketing are most common traditional crimes in the tourist areas and in buses. It is recommended that if travelling on foot, avoid carrying bags, purses and valuables that could attract attention; avoid making phone calls while walking on the street. • Climate: The weather in Honduras is tropical going from 18°C up to 32 °C in Tegucigalpa. The hurricane and tropical storm season normally runs from May to November. In Hon-duras, there are 2 seasons: summer and winter (the rainy season). • Cost of living: Honduras is a fast-growing expat destination as it is relatively cheap. The living cost in Tegucigalpa is higher than in other areas.