Overview

The National Communications Expert will implement the Country Office Advocacy and Communication Strategy by developing and maintaining communication activities, assisting in the development of various communication methods, and supporting media activities.

Tasks Summary

• Develop and maintain the implementation of communication activities, highlighting events, campaigns and issues on UNFPA key flagship days and other related events.
• Assist the development of all methods of communication – print, TV, radio, web, photo, media advisory, press releases, social media updates, advocacy materials/packages and factsheets on UNFPA work and mandate area in Lao PDR.
• Support the coordination of media activities around events with a strategic impact, such as press conferences, report launches, media breakfasts and media visits to project sites.
• Collect, document and use information and stories to showcase the impact of UNFPA work and support the update of the UNFPA Lao website and social media.
• Provide technical advice and support other communications-related tasks.
• Provide advice and support to programme teams on communication aspects of their work.
• Monitor the implementation of communication activities and, to the extent possible within the resources available, gather feedback on their impact and effectiveness.
• Establish and maintain good relations with the Government, UN agencies, donor counterparts and (inter)national media to enhance cooperation.
• Draft press releases based on the information given by program teams.
• Provide basic Lao translation to communications materials, coordinate with online UNV and professional translator for long documents.
• Maintain and update the communication materials inventory list.
• Actively reach out to and coordinate with program teams on communications materials production and distribution plan.
• Support basic graphic designs such as social media cards, infographics, IEC and promotional materials.
• Support basic short video shooting and editing for social media.
• Support events and meetings such as taking photos, preparing communications and advocacy material packages, and documenting events in formats for digital media.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Communications and Partnership Analyst and UNFPA Country Representative.

Experience Requirements

7 years

Qualification Requirements

Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, advertising or a related area

Other Details

Languages Required: English, Level: Fluent, Required Laotian, Level: Native language, Required

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension)

Work Modality: Onsite

Remuneration: Entry lump sum: USD 400 (one off payment) Relocation travel costs: USD 200 at the beginning and USD 200 at the end of the assignment if the place of recruitment is different from that of the duty station Volunteer living allowance: USD 816.33/ month Expertise differential: USD 326.53/ month Learning: Access to UNV’s learning and career development resources Annual leave: 2.5 days per month Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for health, life and malicious acts for the UN Volunteer and health insurance coverage for up to 3 eligible dependents Exit allowance: USD 68.03 for each month served, paid on completion of contract.