Communication : Production and Distribution of Strategic Media Content

Overview

The role involves producing and distributing strategic media content to enhance the visibility of UNDP Côte d'Ivoire with international media and audiences, aiming to amplify results, build a media network, and position the country office as a key player in development debates.

Tasks Summary

• Write press releases, press briefings, and opinion pieces (op-eds) in French and/or English.
• Adapt country office content into formats attractive to international media.
• Propose targeted media pitches to international journalists.
• Monitor international media coverage and identify media placement opportunities.

Experience Requirements

• Proven experience in press relations and/or media relations, preferably in an international context or with media with an international audience.
• Experience in writing professional-quality press releases, opinion pieces or editorial content.
• Experience in the United Nations system, international organizations or NGOs would be an asset.
• An existing network of media contacts would be a significant advantage.

Qualification Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in communication, journalism, international relations, political science or related field

Other Details

Languages Required: • French: compulsory (excellent written and oral fluency)

Languages Preferred: • English: strongly desired (ability to write content in English)

Contract Duration: 12 weeks

Work Modality: Online

Remuneration: