Strategic Communications Specialist (International Consultant, equal to P3-level)

United Nations - UN UNRWA - Programme Relief & Social Services - Headquarters Amman

Consultant Closes 03 Aug 2026 11 days left

Overview

Serves as the principal communications adviser on the Archive Initiative, leading strategic communications, cultivating stakeholder relationships, and strengthening collaboration and institutional support.


Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement strategic communications and stakeholder engagement plans.
  • Provide strategic communications advice and prepare briefing materials, presentations, and reports.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Support the establishment and operation of governance and advisory mechanisms.
  • Coordinate communications and outreach activities.
  • Identify opportunities to strengthen partnerships and external engagement.
  • Monitor communications and stakeholder engagement activities and prepare reports.
Required Experience

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in strategic communications, public affairs, external relations, stakeholder engagement, partnership development, advocacy, or a related field. This must include at least 2 years of international relevant experience outside of the candidate's home country, country of citizenship and country where the candidate have permanent residence. Experience developing and implementing strategic communications and stakeholder engagement strategies for complex, multi-stakeholder programs, institutional initiatives, or organizational change projects is required. Experience providing strategic communications or stakeholder engagement advice to senior management is required. Experience developing high-quality senior management communications, including briefing notes, presentations, reports, and other strategic communications products is required. Experience establishing and managing strategic partnerships with governments, international organizations, academic institutions, cultural organizations, civil society organizations, diaspora communities, or other strategic stakeholders is required. Experience working on issues relating to Palestine refugees, Palestinian history and heritage, or the Middle East region is desirable. Experience engaging with diaspora communities, networks, or representative organizations to support institutional objectives, partnerships, advocacy, or outreach is desirable. Experience supporting governance bodies, advisory boards, steering committees, or other high-level coordination mechanisms is desirable. Experience working in the humanitarian, development, cultural heritage, or international cooperation sectors is desirable. Experience within the United Nations system or another international organization is desirable.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Communications, Strategic Communications, Public Affairs, International Relations, Journalism, Political Science, History, Museum Studies, Cultural Heritage Management, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or another related field.

Other Details
Languages Required
Excellent command of written and spoken English.
Languages Preferred
Working knowledge of Arabic is desirable.
Contract Duration
12 months, renewable upon satisfactory performance evaluation and funds availability.
Work Modality
Amman, Jordan or other location subject to approval.
Remuneration
7,500 USD per month.
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