The Position:
The Communication Assistant position is located in the WCARO country office. Under the overall guidance of the Communication & Media adviser and direct supervision of the Communication and Media specialist, the Communication Assistant provides significant input into planning and implementing the country office’s advocacy/communication, resource mobilization and programme efforts.
How you can make a difference:
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
Job Purpose:
In a global organization, where many of our people are based in challenging environments, Communication Assistant will substantially contribute to development and implementation of the country office advocacy and communication strategy and specific work plans through analyzing overall political and communication environment of the country, and communications/advocacy needs and opportunities to ensure the most effective implementation of Country Programme.
The Communication Assistant substantively contributes to the development and implementation of the Country Office advocacy and communication strategy.
The Communication Assistant applies established systems and procedures and assists in the creation of substantive knowledge by compiling, synthesizing and analyzing information relevant to population dynamics, reproductive health and gender issues in the context of country office’s advocacy/communication efforts. S/he is instrumental in facilitating programme implementation using and developing appropriate mechanisms and systems and ensuring compliance with established procedures.
The Communication Assistant applies established systems and procedures and assists in the creation of substantive knowledge by compiling, synthesizing and analyzing information relevant to population dynamics, reproductive health, HIV, youth and gender issues in the context of country office’s advocacy/communication efforts. S/he is instrumental in facilitating programme implementation using and developing appropriate mechanisms and systems and ensuring compliance with established procedures.
Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
- Completed secondary level education required;
- First level University degree in social sciences, preferably communications or other relevant areas is desirable;
Knowledge and Experience:
- 7 years of professional experience in programme/project management;
- 2 years of relevant professional experience in communication, advocacy and partnership at the national level, including in public relations;
- Experience in handling media relations, news reporting and editing and capability of drafting success stories. Experience of social media management and/or promotion;
- Familiarity with population issues, sexual and reproductive health and rights of women and young people (including adolescents) would be an asset;
- Proficiency in current office software applications and corporate IT systems. Good knowledge and experience in handling of web-based management systems;
- Previous experience with a multilateral or international organization is an asset;
Languages:
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Fluency in English is required and French is desirable to enable effective communication with English speaking and French speaking country coordination groups and local organisations (West and Central Africa region).
Compensation and Benefits:
This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.
Disclaimer:
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In accordance with the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.
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