UNFPA Communication Analyst Jobs Ethiopia 2024
UNFPA Communication Analyst Jobs Ethiopia 2024: United Nations Population Fund has announced latest Job vacancy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. You can apply to the job before the Application deadline Sep 11th, 2024. Before applying we suggest read the job description very carefully and also requirements about this position.
Position Quick Info
- Job Identification: 20394
- Duty Station: Addis Ababa
- Country: Ethiopia
- Vacancy Type: Individual Consultancy
- Contract Duration: 3 months
- Job Schedule: Full time
- Job Category: Communications
- Deadline: Sep 11, 2024
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
Keeps abreast of the programme development and implementation and ensures proactive involvement in the design and implementation of communication activities in support of reproductive health, population, gender and humanitarian programmes.
Promotes innovative and creative approaches in response to the needs of the programme in external relations and social and behaviour change communication.
Contributes to and maintains strong media and advocacy networks and relationships, ensuring regular media events and engagements of UNFPA personnel with key media figures.
Liaises and coordinates with regional and global communication officers, as well as program staff on communication and advocacy activities.
Supports the implementation of the joint UN Communication Strategy.
Prepares timely responses to media queries, liaising as necessary with Regional and HQ in sensitive situations.
Performs any other duties as assigned by the supervisor or as required by the post.
Contributes to the production and dissemination of communication and advocacy materials, including brochures, posters, pamphlets, fact sheets, press releases, and newsletters, among others.
Supports the CO publication activities, such as drafting articles, managing content, setting norms for publishing and design, maintaining regular contact with printers and other suppliers to ensure efficient production and dissemination of media materials.
Assists in drafting and disseminating of media statements, speeches, and press releases.
Edits reports, proposals, studies, press releases, and speeches to ensure quality, cultural and gender sensitivity, and social inclusion, making them valuable resources for advocacy and fundraising purposes.
Regularly updates the website and social media platforms of the Country Office with relevant content.
Develops and maintains a content calendar for social media, ensuring a consistent and strategic flow of posts that align with UNFPA’s communication goals.
Supports the development of audiovisual materials that effectively highlight UNFPA’s work and convey its key messages.
Assists in event management and coordination, contributing to the successful execution of UNFPA’s initiatives and campaigns.
Provides support for quality assurance of UNFPA-supported research, surveys, assessments, and reports (annual reports, donor reports, field mission reports, etc).
Plans and organizes travel to locations throughout Ethiopia to gather stories, videos, and photographs for use in publications and websites.
Education:
Advanced university degree in social sciences, journalism, communications and other related areas.
Experience:
Up to two years of increasingly responsible experience in public relations and communication.
Good knowledge of media and public relations.
Strong advocacy skills.
General ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form in English, with specific skills in writing press releases and articles/stories for traditional and electronic media.
Familiarity with the UN system in general and specifically UNFPA mandate, programmes and procedures is desirable.
Understanding of and familiarization with current development topics and political issues in Ethiopia.
Proven ability to effectively manage relationships with media representatives, government officials, and other UNFPA partners.
Familiarity with social media management platforms and design tools such as Canva and/or Adobe, demonstrating the ability to create and manage engaging content across various digital channels.
Proficiency in current office software applications.
Languages:
Fluency in oral and written English and Amharic.