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 to advocate and mobilize support for UN Organizations.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and design internal and external strategy for communications and outreach.
- Elaboration and implementation of the publications strategy and plan.
- Support the campaigns, outreach and public information.
- Facilitate knowledge building and knowledge sharing.
Required Experience
- 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.
Qualifications
Advance University Degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in communications, media relations, journalism, publishing, or partnership development or relevant related field is required. OR First level University degree (Bachelor’s Degree) in the above field with an additional 2 years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
