The Communications Analyst works in close collaboration with the Programme, Operations and technical teams in the Regional communications team, personnel of other UN Agencies, Government officials, media, multilateral and bilateral donors and civil society.
Responsibilities
1. Provide substantive support to the planning and design of external communication and outreach/advocacy strategies and plans
- Provide analysis for elaboration of communication strategies; ensure gender perspective;
- Integrate communication, advocacy and outreach strategies into proposals for project/programmes and other initiatives, as necessary;
- Monitor and analyze print and social media and provide analysis to RO/HQ; and
- Provide inputs and support to the launch of in-country UN Women/ UN system corporate and regional campaigns and special events.
2. Coordinate and contribute substantively to the development and dissemination of advocacy materials in the region, with special focus on EU4GE EVAW and WEE in the Western Balkans programme
- Draft briefing materials, and press releases and coordinate its dissemination through effective channels;
- Identify storylines for publication and articles;
- Promote and disseminate corporate advocacy materials for launching flagship initiatives, publications, and campaigns;
- Coordinate the translation/adaption/rewriting of information received, printing and dissemination of publications and audio-visual materials; and
- Follow policies, procedures and guidelines from HQ and RO.
3. Contribute to media relations for the RO/ EU4GE EVAW and WEE in the Western Balkans programme
- Coordinate the establishment of relevant relationships;
- Maintain list of relevant media in country;
- Respond to inquiries for public and UN system information materials;
- Organize roundtable discussions, press conferences and briefing session for press, as required; and
- Draft talking points.
4. Maintain visibility for donors
- Maintain relationships with partners and alliances to enhance visibility; and
- Liaise with advocacy partners and undertake outreach to civil society organizations, governments, and other groups to ensure that newsworthy information reaches the public and donors, as delegated.
5. Coordinate editorial work and contribute to the RO’s web/online presence, with special focus to EU4GE EVAW and WEE in the Western Balkans programme
- Coordinate RO websites’ editorial content and maintenance based on corporate requirements;
- Contribute to RO social media accounts in line with corporate Social Media Policy; and
- Upload information to knowledge management system on a regular basis, including news, updates, resources.
6. Facilitate knowledge building and sharing
- Identify and synthesize best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme goals and activities; and
- Organize and conduct training and workshops on communication and advocacy, as appropriate.
How to Apply
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Functional Competencies:
- Ability to communicate sensitively, effectively and creatively across different constituencies
- Knowledge of web-based management systems
- Knowledge of production, graphic design and photography standards
- Knowledge of social media platforms and experience in social media outreach
- Knowledge of local country media landscape
- Communication, networking and advocacy skills
- Ability to be strategic and analytical
- Knowledge of gender and human rights issues desirable
Qualifications Required
Education and Certification:
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in communications, public relations, journalism or relevant field is required.
- A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
- 0-2 years of professional work experience in public relations, communications or advocacy is required.
- Experience in the use of social media is required.
- Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.), spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems is required.
- Experience in the use of a modern web-based ERP System, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable.
- International experience is desirable.
Languages:
- Fluency in English is required.
- Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).
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