Communication Specialist (English Content Writer/Editor)

UNICEF works to help the children of Indonesia reach their full potential. We assist our partners to monitor and measure progress against these rights via the child-focused Sustainable Development Goals, with an emphasis on the most vulnerable children. Our programme interventions are rights-based, cut across different sectors, respond to the specific needs of girls and boys and address the vulnerabilities and strengths of children in their first and second decades of life. UNICEF has a strong on-the-ground presence in Indonesia, with seven regional and sub-regional offices. These are primarily in areas with the greatest disparities and service gaps. They complement our high-level policy and programme advice with practical support for planning, financing and service delivery, especially to advocate for quality, equity and sustainability. Indonesia has the world’s fourth largest child population. UNICEF's presence in the country means we have the potential to impact more than 80 million children. We take this responsibility seriously and are committed to ensuring that children and adolescents – the building blocks of Indonesia’s future – have an equal chance in life.

The 2026–2030 Country Programme of Cooperation between the Government of Indonesia and UNICEF started in January 2026, building on a longstanding partnership that began in 1948. It is rooted in shared commitments to uphold the rights of all children in Indonesia, as enshrined in international conventions such as the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. This programme aligns with the broader United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) as well as the national development plans. The overarching goal of the country programme is to accelerate progress so that all children—especially those in vulnerable situations—can thrive in safe, nurturing environments. This vision supports Indonesia’s ambition to build stronger, more resilient, and productive human capital. UNICEF’s approach emphasizes inclusive development, equity, and the full realization of children's rights across all key sectors. To achieve these goals, UNICEF provides support to the Government- at programmatic and policy levels, grounded in robust data and evidence-based practices, in the areas of health, nutrition, climate action/water, sanitation and hygiene, education, child protection, and social policy. Cross-cutting strategies are also implemented including strengthening data systems, promoting digital and climate-smart innovations, and mobilizing diverse financing sources for the benefit of children. UNICEF will also foster South-South cooperation, promote gender equity, champion evidence-based social and behaviour change, and empower children as agents of change. Engagement with the private sector will be deepened to promote child-friendly business practices and expand resource mobilization through individual and corporate partnerships. Communication and advocacy are also key cross-sectoral strategic approaches to promote child rights and strengthen UNICEF’s mission to advance children’s rights. Through a wide range of communication products, UNICEF seeks to reach and engage diverse audiences with content that inspires, evokes empathy, demonstrates thought leadership, and motivates action for children.

This International UN Volunteer will work as a member of the Communication and Advocacy Section in UNICEF Indonesia (remotely) to develop and ensure the quality of various communication materials, including human-interest stories, video scripts, Senior Management speeches, internal and external briefs, media materials, op-eds, key messages, and social media copy for senior leadership, under the close supervision of the Chief of Communication and Advocacy who is based in Jakarta. The UN Volunteer will collaborate with members of the communication team as well as internal stakeholders, including programme, fundraising, and partnership teams to support the development, refinement, and quality assurance of a wide range of communication materials. Occasionally, the UN Volunteer may be required to support with simple graphic design materials, and video editing (post-production). They will also work closely with digital engagement and content production staff to provide writing support and story-telling advice, strengthening content quality and ensuring alignment with UNICEF’s writing standards and brand guidelines.