Reporting to the Regional Director, the Communications Consultant will collaborate closely with the Headquarters, Regional, Country Offices and Programme Presences (RO/CO/PP) colleagues to ensure communications strategies, media relations and organizational outreach efforts are aligned with corporate communications policies and initiatives.
Duties And Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Implementation of communication and outreach/advocacy strategies and plans for campaigns, international days and events, with a specific focus on media
Design, develop, and implement communication and outreach/advocacy strategies, including media strategies; ensure gender perspective;
Monitor and analyze print and social media and prepare reports;
Launch in-country UN Women/ UN system corporate and local/regional campaigns and special events;
Provide advice and guidance to and coordinate with CO/ PP and MCOs in the region.
Lead the development and dissemination of communications materials
Develop and produce communication and advocacy instruments and materials, including the annual report, briefing materials, press releases, and articles and coordinate its dissemination through effective channels;
Identify and launch information opportunities, activities, approaches and platforms and partners;
Provide advice on advocacy materials and coordinate launching flagship initiatives and publications in the region;
Lead the engagement and supervision of video producers and other communication specialists to produce audio/ visual material on UN Women’s work;
Develop brochures, factsheets, stories from the field to inform media and general public at the regional level;
Follow guidelines from and report to HQ
Manage media relations for the RO
Lead relationship building with press in country; maintain and update database of relevant press;
Respond timely and clearly to media inquiries and to a variety of inquiries and information requests; prepare related correspondence; identify topics, background information, news-related development and coverage of interest;
Organize roundtable discussions, press conferences, and briefing sessions with press;
Facilitate interviews with senior managers; connect media with UN Women subject experts;
Finalize talking points.
Oversee the RO web / online presence
Oversee and maintain (regional) websites, including developing design and content;
Coordinate COs’ web-presence in the line with corporate web policy;
Develop regional social media strategy
Oversee and manage (regional) social media accounts in line with corporate social media policy.
Key Performance Indicators:
Quality and relevant communications advocacy materials and content or the website and social media channels;
Regular interactions with mass media, as shown by coverage;
Regular exchange of information between CO in the region as shown in the coherent and relevant regional public presence.
Competencies
Core Values:
Respect for Diversity
Integrity
Professionalism
Core Competencies:
Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
Accountability
Creative Problem Solving
Effective Communication
Inclusive Collaboration
Stakeholder Engagement
Leading by Example
Functional Competencies
Ability to communicate sensitively, effectively and creatively across different constituencies
Strong knowledge of managing web-based knowledge management systems
Strong understanding of production, graphic design and photography standards
Strong knowledge of social media platforms and experience in social media outreach
Strong oral and written communication and editing skills
Strong communication, networking and advocacy skills
Ability to provide advice and be strategic and analytical
Good knowledge of regional media landscape
Knowledge of gender and human rights issues
Required Skills And Experience
Required Skills and Experience
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:
At least 5 years of professional work experience at national or international level in public relations, communications or advocacy, including in media relations;
Extensive experience in the use of social media;
Experience in media relations is an asset.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English is required
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