Strategic Communications, Partnership and Resource Mobilization Expert

Volunteering Communications & PR

Overview

Drive strategic communications and partnerships strengthening UNFPA's impact.

You have:

• Experience in strategic communications and resource mobilization.
• Ability to translate technical guidelines and data into powerful communications and advocacy messaging.
• Demonstrated experience implementing visibility communications or media projects.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with strong analytical and research skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to identify and select newsworthy materials, write journalistically and conduct or give radio and television interviews.
• Knowledge of public relations and advocacy skills; familiarity with approaches for planning, executing and monitoring internal and/or external communications strategies and campaigns.
• Ability to work independently, under pressure, and manage multiple tasks within tight deadlines.

Contract

This is a UNV International Expert contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Expert contracts.

Under the guidance and supervision of the UNFPA Representative in the Congo, the Strategic Communications, Partnership and Resource Mobilization Specialist ensures the effective functioning of her/his portfolio within the UNFPA Country Office. This position plays an important and strategic role in advancing UNFPA's mission in the country by enhancing the visibility and impact of its work through strategic partnership, media engagement, internal and external relations and resource mobilization.

The Strategic Communications, Partnership and Resource Mobilization Expert, will develop and implement comprehensive media and communications strategies that effectively communicate UNFPA's work, priorities, and impacts to diverse audiences. This role involves close collaboration with internal teams, media outlets, donors, and other stakeholders to ensure coherent and compelling narratives. • Develop and implement comprehensive media and communications strategies to effectively communicate UNFPA's work, priorities, and impacts to diverse audiences. • Enhance the credibility and thought leadership of UNFPA through strategic engagement with the media, digital communications, external and donor relations. • Cultivate and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with media representatives, stakeholders, donors, and key partners to promote and support UNFPA's mission and initiatives in the country. • Produce and disseminate high-quality communication materials that convey compelling narratives about UNFPA’s impact and achievements. • Monitor media landscapes and use insights to inform and adjust communication strategies for maximum effectiveness. • Support the coordination and alignment of media strategies with broader organizational communication, partnership and resource mobilization goals and objectives.

Values: • Exemplifying integrity, • Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system • Knowledge sharing • Continuous learning

Core Competencies: • Managing Relationships • Working in teams • Communicating information and ideas • Conflict and self-management • Empowerment / Developing people / Performance management

Functional Competencies: • Personal Leadership and Effectiveness • Analytical and strategic thinking • Results orientation / Commitment to excellence • Appropriate and transparent decision making

Experience in communication;

• Ability to translate technical guidelines and data into powerful communications and advocacy messaging across different contexts;

• Demonstrated experience implementing visibility communications or media projects;

• Demonstrated experience working with spokespersons and building strategic partnerships with the media and the private sector;

• Excellent writing and editing skills, with strong analytical and research skills required;

• Solid knowledge of web production, social media and multimedia tools;

• Proficiency in current office software applications such as In-Design, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Word and corporate IT systems;

• Excellent interpersonal communication;

• Ability to identify and select newsworthy materials, write journalistically and conduct or give radio and television interviews;

• Knowledge of public relations and advocacy skills; familiarity with approaches for planning, executing and monitoring internal and/or external communications strategies and campaigns. Experience in working with UN agencies and development work is an advantage;

• Ability to work independently, under pressure, and manage multiple tasks within tight deadlines.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills required. Self-starter, proactive, passion for the issues. Team leader and team builder. Demonstrated willingness to work as part of a team;

• Detail oriented, sound judgment, ability to protect UNFPA’s image and interests;

The Republic of Congo is a unique country and UNFPA country programme is a unique operation. It provides for an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort are essential.

UNFPA Work Environment: UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce.

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