Overview
The Communication and Advocacy Analyst supports the delivery of UNFPA's Country Programme by leading strategic communication and advocacy initiatives, ensuring UNFPA’s mission is clearly communicated and aligned with national policies and UN-wide initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Promotes awareness about the centrality of the ICPD agenda through dissemination of strategic information and materials.
- Identifies and develops activities to enhance the visibility of UNFPA’s work.
- Formulates strategy for UNFPA branding and provides guidance on corporate image activities.
- Shares information and network with the regional office and HQ.
- Updates regularly UNFPA Myanmar website and other social media.
- Supports the Representative as co-Chair of the UN Communications Group (UNCG).
Required Experience
- Minimum 2 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the field of communication.
- Previous experience on building effective partnerships with members of the media, NGOs, international and national organizations, business groups, and others.
- Good knowledge of current development issues in Myanmar.
- Good understanding of Myanmar culture, history and political contexts.
- Experience as a spokesperson for an international organization will be an added advantage.
Qualifications
• Advanced university degree in Political Science, Media Studies, Communication, Public Relations, Population, Demography and/or other related social science related fields.
