Overview
The Communications and Advocacy Specialist will implement the communications strategy, design, manage, and facilitate the implementation of Joint Programme communications and publication strategies to promote public and media outreach and advocate for UN Organizations.
Tasks Summary
- Planning and design of internal and external strategy for communications and outreach.
- Elaboration and implementation of the publications strategy and plan.
- Support the campaigns, outreach and public information.
- Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 5 years (with master’s degree) or 7 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience at the national or international level in public relations, communications and advocacy is required.
- Proven experience with Adobe creative cloud or other software tools in designing and creating data visualization, infographics, presentations, and reports is required.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing communications sites using Microsoft SharePoint Online or other online platforms is desirable.
- Proven experience in strategic communications and developing communication strategies is desirable.
- Previous experience of working with local non-governmental organizations, civil society organizations and community-based groups is desirable.
- Prior experience with multi-partner trust funds and/or multi-million joint programmes is desirable.
- Working experience with diverse and multi-cultural teams is desirable.
Qualification Requirements
- Advance University Degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in communications, media relations, journalism, publishing, or partnership development or relevant related field is required.
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- First level University degree (Bachelor’s Degree ) in the above field with an additional 2 years of qualifying experience.
