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UN Women: Communication Analyst, I-PPSA8, Home Based

UN Women · Home, KS · 1 wk ago
OTHRFull-time

About the role

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact by merging the work of DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM.

The Communications Analyst reports to the Regional Communications Specialist with matrix supervision to the EU4GE EVAW and WEE in the Western Balkans programme manager. The role assists in planning and implementing office communications and advocacy strategies to increase the standing and awareness of UN Women with partners, the media and the public, working closely with Programme, Operations and technical teams in the Regional communications team, personnel of other UN Agencies, Government officials, media, multilateral and bilateral donors and civil society.

Responsibilities

Communication and advocacy strategy

  • Provide substantive support to the planning and design of external communication and outreach/advocacy strategies and plans
  • Provide analysis for elaboration of communication strategies; ensure gender perspective
  • Integrate communication, advocacy and outreach strategies into proposals for projects/programmes and other initiatives, as necessary
  • Monitor and analyze print and social media and provide analysis to RO/HQ
  • Provide inputs and support to the launch of in-country UN Women/UN system corporate and regional campaigns and special events

Advocacy materials (focus: EU4GE EVAW and WEE in the Western Balkans)

  • Coordinate and contribute substantively to the development and dissemination of advocacy materials in the region
  • Draft briefing materials and press releases and coordinate dissemination through effective channels
  • Identify storylines for publication and articles
  • Promote and disseminate corporate advocacy materials for launching flagship initiatives, publications, and campaigns
  • Coordinate the translation, adaptation, rewriting, printing and dissemination of publications and audio-visual materials
  • Follow policies, procedures and guidelines from HQ and RO

Media relations

  • Coordinate the establishment of relevant relationships
  • Maintain list of relevant media in country
  • Respond to inquiries for public and UN system information materials
  • Organize roundtable discussions, press conferences and briefing sessions for press, as required
  • Draft talking points

Donor visibility

  • Maintain relationships with partners and alliances to enhance visibility
  • Liaise with advocacy partners and undertake outreach to civil society organizations, governments, and other groups to ensure newsworthy information reaches the public and donors, as delegated

Editorial and digital presence

  • Coordinate RO websites' editorial content and maintenance based on corporate requirements
  • Contribute to RO social media accounts in line with corporate Social Media Policy
  • Upload information to knowledge management system on a regular basis, including news, updates, resources

Knowledge building and sharing

  • Identify and synthesize best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme goals and activities
  • Organize and conduct training and workshops on communication and advocacy, as appropriate

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation.

Requirements

Education

  • Master's degree (or equivalent) in communications, public relations, journalism or relevant field is required
  • A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree

Experience

  • 0–2 years of professional work experience in public relations, communications or advocacy is required
  • Experience in the use of social media is required
  • Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.), spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems is required
  • Experience in the use of a modern web-based ERP System, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable
  • International experience is desirable

Languages

  • Fluency in English is required
  • Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish)

Skills

Core Values

  • Integrity
  • Professionalism
  • Respect for Diversity

Core Competencies

  • Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
  • Accountability
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Effective Communication
  • Inclusive Collaboration
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Leading by Example

Functional Competencies

  • Ability to communicate sensitively, effectively and creatively across different constituencies
  • Knowledge of web-based management systems
  • Knowledge of production, graphic design and photography standards
  • Knowledge of social media platforms and experience in social media outreach
  • Knowledge of local country media landscape
  • Communication, networking and advocacy skills
  • Ability to be strategic and analytical
  • Knowledge of gender and human rights issues desirable

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