Knowledge Management and Communications Specialist

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Under the overall guidance of the UN Women Special Representative to AUC and UNECA, the Knowledge management and communication specialist will provide technical and coordination support in the development, implementation, and visibility of the UN Women LO knowledge management and communication activities as well as develop, implement and provide visibility to the knowledge management Action Plan for UN Women specific activities as defined in the joint SIARP Knowledge Management Strategy and Implementation Plan (2021 – 2023). Moreover, the position holder will be responsible for initiating, producing, disseminating, and documenting effective knowledge management and communications products; provide support to the coordination of events, and advocacy initiatives.

Under the overall guidance the UN Women Special Representative to the African Union Commission and the Economic Commission for Africa, the knowledge management and communications specialist will undertake the following tasks.

1 Knowledge Management • Initiate and contribute to the documentation and dissemination of knowledge, evidence-based information, promising practices, lessons learned, impact stories, and innovations of the Liaison office key initiatives and flagship programs including SIARP • Strengthen engagement with SIARP knowledge management focal points, through sharing of resources, guidance, and tools and encouraging the exchange of promising practices and lessons. • Collect and consolidate inputs from UN Women Country and Regional Offices to inform the development of knowledge products. • Identify areas for promoting new knowledge and innovation that can support the implementation of Spotlight Initiative programmes and for increasing global commitments to EVAWG. • Coordinate the development of the Joint AUC, UN Women, and UNECA Newsletter on GEWE • Regularly update the Liaison Office shared drive folder to ensure all knowledge products and relevant resources are documented.

2. Communications: • Provide communications and advocacy support to joint regional campaigns, launching initiatives, Knowledge products, and publications. • Design communication and engagement materials to support the visibility of knowledge management activities of the Liaison Office and SIARP program (visuals, infographics, posters, presentations, brochures, etc ensuring brand compliance). • Prepare concept notes, agendas, and related working documents for the regional-level policy advocacy and strategic partnership-building initiatives. • Coordinate the implementation of visibility, communications, and knowledge management activities with partners including RUNOs. • Ensure wide dissemination and visibility of knowledge products and programme achievements. • Write and/or disseminate press releases, pamphlets, editorials, branded materials, and other written communications materials as required. • Coordinate the provision of training and coaching on Communication, visibility, and knowledge management to Stream 1 implementing partners. • Liaise with the relevant communications team on the development of visual assets, templates, and other resources for ongoing strategic advocacy and communications actions related to Liaison initiatives. • Provide communications and advocacy support to joint regional campaigns, launching initiatives, Knowledge products, and publications.

3. Coordination • Provide support to the coordination of events, and advocacy initiatives. • Prepare background research, briefing notes, and talking points to inform UN Women’s engagement in advocacy platforms and initiatives. • Participate in UN inter-agency coordination meetings, and meetings with AU partners and prepare the notes for files and minutes • Participate and contribute to relevant regional policy processes and technical working groups. • Lead on coordination of visibility, communications, and outreach activities in relation to critical events on the annual calendar of the Liaison office and partners.

4. Planning, Reporting, and Administrative Support • Provide inputs to the Liaison work plans and project/program documents. • Provide inputs to the liaison’s quarterly and annual reports and other reports • Provide administrative and logistical support to implement liaison activities if needed. • Any other related tasks may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

• Accountability • Integrity • Knowledge Sharing • Professionalism • Respect for Diversity • Working in Teams

Functional Competencies • Strong understanding of and commitment to gender equality, women’s empowerment, and policy implications. • Excellent analytical and research skills. • Excellent writing skills, • Excellent organizational skills. • Strong knowledge and use of computer office tools and statistical software.

Corporate competencies: • Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards • Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UN Women • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability

the development and implementation of Knowledge Management Strategies. • 3 years of experience in developing communications and visibility plan knowledge management strategy documents with a clear implementation plan and key milestones. • Extensive and demonstrated experience in developing strategies and community of practices, and virtual platforms. • Ability to do research, analyze data and generate quality reports, as well as to work effectively with team members. • Experience in deploying technology to manage corporate information and knowledge. • Experience working on communications and advocacy with intergovernmental institutions including the UN system and AU is an asset. • Ability to take initiative, multitask, and work independently and proactively.

Other mandatory required technical knowledge • Excellent oral and written skills; Excellent drafting, formulation, and reporting skills. • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing. • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels. • Familiarity with tools and approaches of Knowledge management, advocacy, and communications. • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel. • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment. • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines

Addis Ababa is the capital of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. The population is estimated at about 4 million or so. Addis Ababa is located in the Ethiopian highlands at an altitude of 2,500-2,700 meters. The climate is sunny and temperate, but it can be very cold at night, with freezing temperatures at times. It is therefore advisable to bring warm clothing and foresee using heaters and/or log fires when necessary. Addis Ababa is the headquarters for the UN Economic Commission for Africa as well as the African Union (ex-OAU). Thus, there is a very large community of expatriates from all over the world. There are some 80 embassies/diplomatic missions. Housing is most of the time readily available and the rents are, on average, reasonable. Most foodstuffs, beverages, household goods, furniture and clothing, mostly imported from the Middle/Far East, South Africa and Europe, or local brands, can be found, although they can be expensive. Meat, fish, fresh fruits and vegetables are cheap and abundantly.