Communications Expert

Implement communication strategy for promoting project activities.

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Overview

Implement communication strategy for promoting project activities.

You have:

  • Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in communication, journalism, public relations, international relations or other relevant discipline is required.
  • At least five (5) years of professional experience in public relations, communication, developing communication/visibility strategy and/or advice for promoting technical cooperation projects at international level, is required.
  • Experience in developing and implementing effective media and outreach strategies is required.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
  • Experience in drafting, editing, writing press release, media assets/excerpts is required.
  • Experience in tailoring key messages to different target audiences is required.
  • Prior demonstrated familiarity with environmental issues, such as experience with resource efficient and cleaner production, circular economy, global value chains, MSMEs or other related areas of work, is required.
  • Prior demonstrated experience with EU-funded projects, including experience with Communication and Visibility Requirements in EU-financed External Actions, the European Commission English Style Guide and UNIDO’s communication guidelines, is required.
  • Fluency and/or working knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.
  • Experience in evaluating the needs, conditions and problems in developing countries is desirable.
  • Experience in researching and analyzing information independently, making linkages with the strategic vision of the Organization and recommending solutions is desirable.
  • Advanced knowledge of and proficiency with multiple creative applications required, including Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, Final Cut Pro and website editing software is desirable.

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Potential interview questions

How have you implemented a communication strategy in your previous roles? To understand your experience in aligning communication efforts with organizational goals. Provide examples of strategies you developed and the impact they had.
Describe a time you drafted a press release. What challenges did you face? To assess your writing skills and ability to handle pressure. Pro members can see the explanation.
What approaches do you use to tailor messages for different audiences? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of a successful media and outreach campaign you've led? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your experience with EU-funded projects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you keep updated with environmental issues relevant to your work? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a successful event you organized. What was your role? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you evaluate the effectiveness of communication materials? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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