Communication Analyst, I-PPSA8, Home Based

About the Role

UN Women is dedicated to the vision of equality, the elimination of discrimination against women and girls, the empowerment of women, and the achievement of equality between women and men. The Communications Analyst assists in planning and implementing office communications and advocacy strategies to increase the standing and awareness of UN Women.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide substantive support to the planning and design of external communication and outreach/advocacy strategies and plans.
• Analyze for the elaboration of communication strategies, ensuring a gender perspective.
• Integrate communication, advocacy, and outreach strategies into proposals for projects/programs and other initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze print and social media, providing analysis to RO/HQ.
• Provide inputs and support for the launch of in-country UN Women/UN system corporate and regional campaigns and special events.
• Coordinate and substantively contribute to the development and dissemination of advocacy materials in the region, with a special focus on the EU4GE EVAW and WEE in the Western Balkans program.
• Draft briefing materials and press releases, coordinating their dissemination through effective channels.
• Identify storylines for publication and articles.
• Promote and disseminate corporate advocacy materials for launching flagship initiatives, publications, and campaigns.
• Coordinate the translation/adaptation/rewriting of information, printing, and dissemination of publications and audio-visual materials.
• Follow policies, procedures, and guidelines from HQ and RO.
• Contribute to media relations for the RO and the EU4GE EVAW and WEE in the Western Balkans program.
• Coordinate the establishment of relevant relationships.
• Maintain a list of relevant media in country.
• Respond to inquiries for public and UN system information materials.
• Organize roundtable discussions, press conferences, and briefing sessions for the press, as required.
• Draft talking points.
• Maintain visibility for donors.
• Maintain relationships with partners and alliances to enhance visibility.
• Liaise with advocacy partners and undertake outreach to civil society organizations, governments, and other groups to ensure newsworthy information reaches the public and donors, as delegated.
• Coordinate editorial work and contribute to the RO’s web/online presence, with special focus on the EU4GE EVAW and WEE in the Western Balkans program.
• Coordinate RO websites’ editorial content and maintenance based on corporate requirements.
• Contribute to RO social media accounts in line with the corporate Social Media Policy.
• Upload information to the knowledge management system on a regular basis, including news, updates, and resources.
• Facilitate knowledge building and sharing.
• Identify and synthesize best practices and lessons learned directly linked to program goals and activities.
• Organize and conduct training and workshops on communication and advocacy, as appropriate.
• Perform other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Core Values

• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Respect for Diversity

Core Competencies

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
• Accountability
• Creative Problem Solving
• Effective Communication
• Inclusive Collaboration
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Leading by Example

Functional Competencies

• Ability to communicate sensitively, effectively, and creatively across different constituencies.
• Knowledge of web-based management systems.
• Knowledge of production, graphic design, and photography standards.
• Knowledge of social media platforms and experience in social media outreach.
• Knowledge of local country media landscape.
• Communication, networking, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to be strategic and analytical.
• Knowledge of gender and human rights issues is desirable.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Social media usage.
• Computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.), spreadsheet and database packages.
• Experience in handling of web-based management systems.
• Experience in the use of a modern web-based ERP System, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable.
• International experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Education:
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in communications, public relations, journalism, or a relevant field is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Languages:
• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish).