The Communications Specialist operates in a large office and is responsible for implementing the corporate communications strategy, designing, managing and facilitating the implementation of the Country Office communications and publication strategies with a view to influence the development agenda, to promote public and media outreach and to mobilize political and financial support for UNFPA.
In a global organisation, where many of our people are based in challenging environments, you will report directly to the Representative and will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of critical services relating to implementation of the corporate communications strategy, design, manage and facilitate the implementation of the Country Office communications and publication strategies with a view to influencing the development agenda, to promoting public and media outreach and mobilizing political and financial support for UNFPA.
The Communications and Partnerships Specialist supervises and leads the communications staff of the country office and has a strong regular working relationship with the Regional Communications Manager. You will work in close collaboration with the Programme Chief’s and Heads of Programmes, Programme and Operations teams, staff of other UN Agencies, UNFPA HQs staff (Communications Office) and Government officials, international and local media, subject matter experts, multilateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful UNFPA communication strategy implementation.
A communications strategy tightly linked to program priorities helps position the Country Office in key development markets as a thought leader in ways that boost demand for various service lines and increase overall business opportunities.
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