National Communication Consultant- Libya Country Office

Overview

The Communications Consultant will support UNFPA Libya in planning and implementing communications that advance the Country Programme, increase visibility, and engage priority audiences in Arabic and English.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and update the Country Office communications plan, editorial calendar, and audience priorities.
• Draft, edit, and adapt high-quality materials in Arabic and English, including press releases, web stories, and social media copy.
• Manage and update UNFPA Libya’s website and social media channels.
• Develop and maintain relationships with media and communications partners.
• Provide high-quality photography and short-form videography for UNFPA events and activities.
• Track implementation of the communications plan and report on outputs and performance.

Required Experience

A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience at national or international level in communications, public information, journalism, digital media, multimedia production or a related field. Demonstrated experience producing high-quality communications materials for different audiences and formats. Proven bilingual writing, editing, and storytelling experience in Arabic and English. Proven experience in photography, videography and/or graphic design. Experience managing social-media channels, website content, digital campaigns and communications analytics. Good knowledge of the Libyan institutional, media, civil-society and sub-national context. Previous experience with a United Nations entity, international development or humanitarian organization, government institution or civil-society organization is an asset but is not required. Knowledge of and experience in context and gender-sensitive reporting, including communicating on sexual and reproductive health, gender-based violence, gender equality, adolescents and youth, population data or humanitarian action is highly desirable.

Qualifications

A first-level university degree in communications, journalism, public information, media studies, digital communications, political science, international relations or another relevant field is required. An advanced university degree in a communications-related field is a strong asset.

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