UN Junior Professional Officer in partnership with UNICEF
Job Title: Communication Officer
- Placement duration: 24 month fixed-term contract (12-month probationary period).
- Indicative dates: To be confirmed by UNICEF – likely December 2026-December 2028.
- Location: East Jerusalem, Palestine
- Application deadline: 17.00 BST Sunday 31 May 2026
- Interviews: To be confirmed by UNICEF – likely July/August 2026
Description:
This is the first United Nations Junior Professional Officer (JPO) JOA has supported with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), providing a Jersey resident (Permanent Entitled Status) with the opportunity to develop professional experience within the UN while building the foundations of a future international career.
Starting in late 2026, the successful candidate will be placed with UNICEF’s State of Palestine office based in East Jerusalem, contributing to the organisation’s work in a humanitarian context focused on improving the lives and rights of children.
Candidate requirements:
- A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a relevant field (journalism, communications, international relations, political science, law, or other relevant field)
- At least two years of relevant work experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience in analytic report writing and ability to communicate well orally and in writing
- A strong interest in the United Nations and the Humanitarian sector.
- Willingness to be posted to duty station in a challenging location.
You should also hold Permanent Entitled Status as the programme targets nationals of the participating countries. Additionally, some experience in overseas aid is strongly desirable, either in the field of humanitarian assistance or international law, as is knowledge of another UN language.
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