NATIONAL CONSULTANT: COMMUNICATION ANALYST

The Position:

UNFPA is the United Nations reproductive health and rights agency with the mission of delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.  

Under the overall guidance of the Country Representative and direct supervision of the Communications Specialist, the Communications Analyst will support all aspects of advocacy, information and communications activities of UNFPA in South Sudan. She/he will contribute to the implementation of the Country Office communications plan, working closely with the programme staff on cross-cutting areas related to reproductive health, gender, youth, population and development, and humanitarian. 

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:

Communications and Programme Support

• Under the leadership of the Representative and direct supervision of the Communications Specialist, the consultant will work with programmes teams, and project partners to develop an integrated package of behaviour change communication materials addressing the socio-cultural barriers and underlying causes in reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, youth, population dynamics and gender inequalities
• Assist in the development and dissemination of advocacy materials among key target audiences in support of UNFPA advocacy and communication campaigns. 
• Keep abreast, identify, and map all the Canada-project related and other country programme events and activities including activities by implementing partners and taking place at community level.
• Contribute to the timely drafting and dissemination of media statements, speeches and press releases, plan and support all country programme and Canada-project related media events. 
• Maintain a system and repository of communications capital/materials produced by the Canada-funded project and other country program activities including a library of issue-based photo and information materials 
• Scan and monitor relevant media, external and internal information sources such as field visit reports to identify, capture relevant news and information on country programme, Canada project related activities, and UNFPA mandate issues for advocacy and action.

Partnerships and Networking

• Develops and maintains partnerships and continue networking with Communication Focal Points for partners for the Canada-project and other country programme partners, particularly the Canadian association of Midwives which is leading on several communication activities.
• Create and maintain strong media and advocacy networks and relationships and maintain an updated data base of media networks. 

Information and Communication 

• Support the preparation of media releases and coordinate outreach to national and local media to ensure coverage of UNFPA programme and activities in South Sudan with strategic impact. 
• Provide technical assistance to UNFPA field offices and partners in gathering materials for external communications purposes, such as human interest stories and photos. 
• Monitor relevant global, regional and national news media to identify trends in coverage priorities for effective positioning of UNFPA media outreach and respond to misinformation. 
• Support the development of content for the Country Office’s website and social media platforms. 

One UN Coordination 

• Support inter-agency communication outreach efforts by the UN Communications Group aimed at enhancing the image of the UN in South Sudan, as well as its collaborative work with partners. 
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the UNFPA Representative required to ensure the success of the Country Programme and Canada funded project

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:  

Master’s Degree with 5 years of experience or Bachelor’s Degree with 4 years’ experience in communications, journalism, development communications, social sciences or related field 
Knowledge and Experience: 

• Minimum of 5 years professional experience in communication, media, media relations or public relations with mostly with UN Agencies
• Evidence of deliverables such as Newsletters, social media platforms, brochures
• Experience in working media houses, events planning, organizing press conferences, writing press releases and content for website
• Experience in supporting the production of IEC materials, including print and video/digital materials

Languages: 

Knowledge of Juba Arabic is required; knowledge of other local languages an advantage but not required 

Required Competencies: 

Values:

Exemplifying integrity, 

Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, 

Embracing cultural diversity, 

Embracing change

Core Competencies: 

Achieving results,

Being accountable,

Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,

Thinking analytically and strategically,

Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,

Functional Competencies:

<Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda

• Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships
• Delivering results-based programmes
• Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilization

Managerial Competencies (if applicable):

<Managerial Requirements>

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive gross salary.

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, and other administrative requirements. 

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.