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Login to Send MessageUnder the overall supervision and guidance of the UNFPA Representative, the Communication Specialist will design and implement the Country Office communication strategy both for development and humanitarian based on UNFPA’s Global Communication Strategy, Strategic Plan transformative results, the priorities of the Country Programme and UN Sustainable Cooperation Framework and the political context in Ethiopia.
The Communication Specialist will report directly to the UNFPA Representative and will work across both for humanitarian and development programmes.
How you can make a difference:
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
Communication is critical to accelerating the achievement of the three strategic plan transformative results. The Country office will (a) scale up its advocacy and communications initiatives; (b) promote a multi-sectoral approach towards achievement of the three transformative results; (c) innovate partnerships and resource mobilization strategies; and (d) expand and mainstream resilience, preparedness and early action in programmes, communications and operations.
During emergencies, timely, accurate and appropriate communication is vital to ensure effective programme delivery. The internal and external communication helps to ensure that the programme is well-coordinated and visible. Internal communication helps keep UNFPA management informed of the programme implementation progress and impact. External communication increases recognition of UNFPA as a leader in the mandated areas of ensuring access and provision of sexual and reproductive health and addressing the gender-based violence.
The Communication Specialist will assist in ensuring and increasing UNFPA and its programme visibility among national partners, UN agencies, donors and media. On a regular basis, the CO collaborates with the Regional Communication Advisor (RCA) on all strategic information in the context of country programmes, major events, political and social trends, breaking news, newly established policies, etc. The Communication Specialist will be part of UNFPA’s global communications network, working closely with the RCA, to promote UNFPA at the regional and global levels.
A. Planning, design and execution of internal and external strategies for communications
B. Maintenance of the Country Office website, web-based knowledge management system and social media platforms
D. Partnership, Advocacy and Resource Mobilization
E. Programme and Media Campaigns
F. Knowledge Building and Management
Carry out any other duties as may be required by UNFPA leadership
Education:
Advanced university degree in communications, public relations, journalism, advertising or a related field.
Knowledge and Experience:
Languages:
Fluency in English; knowledge of other official UN languages is desirable.
Required Competencies
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Compensation and Benefits:
This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary, health insurance and other benefits as applicable.
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 – click here to learn more: https://www.unfpa.org/diversity-equity-inclusion
How To Apply
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Link: https://www.unfpa.org/jobs/fast-track-procedure-communication-specialist-addis-ababa-ethiopia-p-3
In accordance with the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.
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