The Position:
The position is located in Khartoum Country Offices (CO) . Under overall direct supervision, UNFPA Sudan Representative will closely work with all heads of units and field offices to ensure effective
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 new strategic plan (2022-2025), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.
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 delivering excellence in programme results.
Job Purpose:
The incumbent will be responsible to strengthen the information flow and visibility of UNFPA’s assistance by leading the implementation of the communication strategy of the Country Office. will also be responsible for designing and implementing CO communications and advocacy campaigns and handling the CO website and some of its social media accounts. You will lead and/or coordinate the creation of audio-visual multi-media content and drive the effective use of design and branding in communications across the CO.
Qualifications and Experience
Education and Experience:
Advanced degree in digital communications, journalism, public relations, or related fields with minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in digital communications and advocacy or related fields
Knowledge
• Proven track record of designing effective online communication campaigns
• Strong experience in developing audio-visual content and working with vendors
• Excellent design skills and experience in working with graphic/video design software, preferably Adobe Creative Cloud
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with UNFPA and its areas of work is an advantage
• Experience working in a multicultural and online environment
• Excellent English language writing and editing skills
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills
Languages:
Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of the Arabic language is desirable
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