Communication Officer

Overview

Provide operational and strategic communications support.

You have:

• A first level university degree in communications, journalism, humanities, social science or another relevant subject.
• At least five years of experience at national or international level in communications, or national, multilateral and/or international stakeholder engagement.

Contract

This is a P-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 139,444 USD and 182,591 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Unitaid,a partnership hosted by the World Health Organization is focused on accelerating the introduction and adoption of key health products primarily for HIV & co-infections, tuberculosis, malaria and women & children's health. It creates systemic conditions for sustainable and equitable access and aims to foster inclusive and demand-driven partnerships for innovation. It designs and invests in innovative approaches to make quality health products available and affordable in low- and middle-income countries. It promotes collective efforts with partners, countries and communities, unlocking access to the tools, services and care than can deliver the best results, improve health and address global health priorities.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

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• Contribute to the development of the annual corporate communications strategy, as well as thematic communication strategies
• Ensure quality assurance of translations, including putting in place of quality assurance processes with external service providers
• Work on a wide range of writing assignments, including general content for the website, talking points for senior executives, news releases, brochures, fact sheets, etc.
• Contribute to the development of a communications and stakeholder engagement strategies
• Play a proactive role in conceptualizing, planning and producing the annual report
• Perform all other related duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: A first level university degree in communications, journalism, humanities, social science or another relevant subject.

Experience

Essential:

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• One year

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