Communications Specialist
Develop communications strategy for impactful donor relations.
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Overview
Develop communications strategy for impactful donor relations.
You have:
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in communications, public relations, advocacy, journalism or other related fields is required.
- Experience working in the UN or other international development organization is required.
- Proven interpersonal skills are required.
- Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement is required.
- Ability to work in a team and show respect for diversity.
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.
The MPTF-PBF Secretariat oversees the coordination, monitoring, evaluation, and communications of two pooled funds – the UN Peacebuilding Fund and the Sudan Multi-Partner Trust Fund – which have collectively invested over $100 million in peacebuilding and peacemaking in Sudan since 2018. Through close coordination with the communications focal points of recipient UN entities and NGOs, the successful candidate will develop timely, creative and high-quality communications pieces that demonstrate the results of PBF and MPTF investments in Sudan to a range of national and international stakeholders. These communications outputs will play a critical role in supporting the MPTF-PBF Secretariat’s broader donor relations and resource mobilization efforts, ensuring that the funds can continue flexibly responding to the needs of conflict-affected communities across Sudan.
With RCO members having returned to Port Sudan following the outbreak of conflict in April 2023, the MPTF-PBF Secretariat was relocated to a satellite office in Nairobi, Kenya, as of July 2024. Due to these arrangements the successful candidate will be required to telecommute from their home throughout the assignment.
Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Head of the MPTF-PBF Secretariat or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Communications Specialist will:
• Develop a communications/external relations strategy to maximize engagement with impact of PBF and MPTF investments among a range of national and international stakeholders; • Design and produce information and visibility products (human interest stories, blogs, short videos, infographics, newsletters etc.) capturing MPTF and PBF impact and results, working with graphic designers where necessary; • Contribute to bi-annual reporting by logging and reporting on communications coverage and social media engagement; • Coordinate with project/ technical teams to develop communications products updating stakeholders on impact of investments; • Ensure that project teams adhere to content guidelines and requirements, including timely submissions of human interest/success stories to be shared with PBF HQ and the MPTF Steering Committee; • Work with project teams to develop communications plans for each project and follow up on their implementation; • Translate transcripts and articles from Arabic to English and vice versa; • Participate in the UN Communication Group to coordinate with implementing partners from other UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes; • Assist with organisation of MPTF Steering Committee Meetings and documentation of minutes; • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.
• Professionalism • Integrity • Teamwork and respect for diversity • Commitment to continuous learning • Planning and organizing • Communication: proven interpersonal skills • Flexibility • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards to the MPTF-PBF Secretariat’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.
communications, public relations, advocacy, journalism or other related experience is required. • Experience working in the UN or other international development organization is required
The MPTF-PBF Secretariat is being hosted by the RCO in Kenya following the outbreak of conflict in Sudan in April 2023.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to develop a communication strategy for a project? | The interviewer wants to assess your ability to strategize for communication-relevant projects. | Discuss a specific project, your strategy, the challenges you faced, and the outcomes. |
| How do you measure the effectiveness of communication campaigns? | This helps the interviewer understand your analytic skills and ability to evaluate success. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to work under tight deadlines. How did you handle it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you use to engage diverse stakeholders in communication efforts? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of a successful communication piece you created? What made it successful? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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