Communications Officer

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

Effective Communication Strategies: - Development and implementation of comprehensive communication strategies aligned with organizational goals. Enhanced Public Relations: - Improved public relations through successful media engagement, leading to increased positive visibility for UNDP initiatives. Digital Presence: - Strengthened digital presence with well-managed and engaging content across various online platforms. Successful Media Relations: - Positive relationships cultivated and maintained with media outlets, resulting in accurate and favorable coverage of UNDP activities. Increased Stakeholder Engagement: - Improved stakeholder engagement, fostering understanding and support for UNDP projects and initiatives. Quality Content Creation: - Regular production of high-quality multimedia content, including graphics, videos, and written materials. Brand Building: - Successful efforts in building and maintaining the reputation and brand of UNDP through strategic communication. Successful Project Communication: - Coordinated and impactful communication for various projects, contributing to their success and visibility. Cross-Cultural Communication: - Effective communication strategies that take into account cultural sensitivities, ensuring messages resonate across diverse audiences. Regular Reporting: - Timely and accurate reporting on communication activities, including performance metrics and key insights for continuous improvement. Team Collaboration: - Collaborative efforts with internal teams and external partners to ensure consistent and aligned communication.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Communications Specialist of Partnerships, Advocacy and Communications Team (PACT) Iraq Country Office or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Communications Officer will: 1. Builds awareness among key audiences and areas of interest - Work with the Partnerships Advocacy, and Communications Team (PACT) to target key stakeholder groups to grow awareness and engagement with UNDP Iraq’s portfolios. - Support the development of internal and external communications narratives and positioning. - Create and promote campaigns to local and regional media that position UNDP programme and new initiatives. - Cover various workshops and events for communications and archival purposes. - Plan and execute awareness campaigns around the different projects of UNDP Iraq. 2. Supports partnerships through communications and media relations - Work closely with relevant UNDP communications colleagues to promote UNDP’s work and key messages - Coordinate with media to ensure coverage of UNDP’s activities, and distribution of UNDP messaging. - Coordinate with photographers, videographers, and media agencies in the field to collect the required material. - Meet regularly with communication persons from the partners’ and donors’ side to ensure agreement on content and messaging in timely manner. 3. Supports development of marketing and communications materials - Develop and distribute success stories/case studies of UNDP, including but not limited to digital innovations. - Create content for UNDP’s website and other UNDP’s online platforms in Arabic and English. - Create compelling visual materials (video and photo) to communicate UNDP’s work in Iraq. - Conduct and maintain communications needs assessments across UNDP’s portfolios/projects. - Work with all UNDP programmes to produce relavent articles and written materials in different languages. - Produce written articles highlighting UNDP Iraq’s work and its partnership with the governmental agencies to increase engagement. - Support the compilation and development of funding materials for key donors, government, and partner audiences. - Create visual material to highlight key issues to the Iraqi audience with facts and figures. 4. Manages social media and digital communications - Manage the growth of audiences through social media and other digital channels. - Actively curate content ready for social media engagement across preferred mediums. - Coordinate regular updates to priority stakeholder groups; both within UNDP and with external partners and other United Nations agencies. - Seek opportunities and partnerships to promote UNDP and its priorities through social media. - Support the proofreading process of Arabic language (and other languages if applicable) and ensure communicating clear messages for media, social media, websites, and other online platforms. 5. Branding - Assist in branding efforts and understanding of UNDP mandate and identity within the community of development actors. - Advocate and promote UNDP mandate, mission, and purpose. - Ensure UNDP visibility in all project sites and media. - Ensure the systematic use of corporate message, corporate graphic standard, communication policy, publication policy in all CO and projects.

Professionalism: Integrity: Teamwork and respect for diversity Commitment to continuous learning: Planning and organizing Communication: Flexibility:

the national and/or international level or in related programs is required. Prior experience with the UN is advantageous, and experience with other international development organizations is also valued. Communication Skills: - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English. Proficiency in other languages may be an advantage. - Ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner. Media Relations: - Proven experience in cultivating and maintaining relationships with media outlets and journalists. - Ability to prepare press releases, statements, and media briefs. Digital Communication: - Proficiency in managing digital communication platforms. - Knowledge of social media strategies and trends. Strategic Thinking: - Ability to contribute to the development and implementation of communication strategies aligned with organizational goals. Interpersonal Skills: - Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders. Project Management: - Experience in coordinating and implementing communication projects. Crisis Communication: - Familiarity with crisis communication strategies and ability to handle sensitive issues. Public Relations: - Proven expertise in public relations, reputation management, and brand building. Digital Media Management: - Experience in managing digital media channels, including websites, social media, and multimedia content. Stakeholder Engagement: - Knowledge of effective stakeholder engagement strategies to promote understanding and support for organizational initiatives. Multimedia Content Creation: - Proficiency in creating engaging multimedia content, including graphics, videos, and presentations. Cultural Sensitivity: - Understanding of cultural nuances and the ability to communicate effectively in diverse cultural contexts.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers receive a volunteer living allowance to sustain a basic, adequate and safe lifestyle. This allowance varies from one location to another depending on local living costs, but all national UN Volunteers in the same location receive the same allowance. Below is a summary of the Conditions of Service. Allowances The purpose of allowances for national UN Volunteers is to enable the national UN Volunteers to sustain a modest and secure standard of living at the duty station. The allowances are in no way to be understood as compensation, reward or salary in exchange for the volunteer work. Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA): All national UN Volunteers are entitled to a monthly volunteer living allowance of USD 1,952.49 The purpose of this allowance is to cover the basic living costs of the national UN Volunteer, and her or his family when applicable. The allowance is to ensure that the volunteer can sustain a basic, adequate and safe lifestyle. The monthly allowance rate is a fixed rate for the duty station as established by UNV headquarters. Resettlement allowance: Eligible national UN Volunteers are entitled to receive a resettlement allowance upon satisfactory completion of the assignment. The allowance assists the volunteer to reintegrate into society both professionally and personally upon completion of their UN Volunteer service. As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials.