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• Analysis of
  requirements, synthesis of proposals and provision of information by
  conducting communications needs assessments for elaboration of the UNJPGE
  communications and outreach strategy based on the corporate communications
  strategy;
• Drafting/editing
  of communications and outreach strategy based on corporate communications
  strategy and in strong support of resource mobilization efforts in support
  of the Country Programme’s strategic plan;
• Assisting in
  the preparation of UNJPGE communication and advocacy instruments including
  presentations, briefing material for dissemination to different audiences
  as need be. These include, for instance, donor bulletins, brochures,
  factsheets, banners, updated information leaflets per programme and
  project, etc;
• Synthesis of
  proposals for project formulations to integrate advocacy and communication
  strategies into all aspects of UN Women’s programmes.

• Identification
  and development of story lines for publications and substantive articles
  contributing to debates on key development issues;
• Coordination
  and management of all UNJPGE events, publications and web activities,
  including content management, norms for photography, video production,
  publishing, design, liaison with printers and other suppliers to oversee
  production and supervision of publications dissemination;

• Design and
  maintenance of the office websites based on corporate requirements in
  cooperation with relevant staff members;
• Generation,
  preparation and editing of content for the web sites to ensure material is
  consistent and up to date.

• Promotion and
  dissemination of corporate advocacy materials for launching flagship
  initiatives and publications with relevant staff members;
• Promotion and
  maintenance of public information campaigns on UN Women activities;
• Development
  of communication materials, including briefing materials and press
  releases, for UNJPGE events in coordination with relevant staff members;
• Writing,
  editing and supervising translation of speeches and public statements for
  senior management and programme staff;
• Preparation
  and dissemination of UNJPGE newsletter to donors, and other relevant
  partners to support projects;
• Dissemination
  of communication materials and media mobilization through a regularly
  updated and populated contact database;
• Support to
  corporate and donor reporting requirements;
• Timely and
  effective responses to inquiries to media as well as for public
  information materials;
• Arrange media
  briefings and trips to UN Women programme areas to explore new means
  of outreach;
• Forging of a
  “One UN” image through acting as focal point for the organization and
  implementation of joint UN information campaigns with the UNCG.

• Identification
  and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to
  programme country goals and activities;
• Contribute to
  knowledge networks and communities of practice including corporate
  communications repositories.
• Provision of
  trainings for UNJPGE staff on communications for development;
• Professional
  growth through active learning.

• Identification
  of storylines for publications and articles contributing to debates on key
  development issues and addressing problematic coverage;
• Technical
  supervision of translation/adaptation/rewriting of information received,
  and dissemination of press clippings and translated synopses to within,
  UNJPGE, CO and to HQ;
• Maintaining
  and populating organized and searchable digital databases for text and
  images;
• Compiling
  specialized media coverage press packages for projects/events as deemed
  necessary and planning dissemination to strategic target audiences.

• The applicant should hold a master’s
  degree in communications development, media relations, journalism,
  publishing or related field.
• Five or more years of relevant
  experience at the national or international level in public relations,
  communications or advocacy.
• Previous experience with a multilateral
  or international organization is an added advantage;
• Experience in the usage of computers and
  office software packages, good knowledge and experience in handling of
  web-based management systems;
• Experience in conceptualizing and
  managing the production of printed materials, including detailed reports,
  brochure, banners is an advantage;
• Experience in developing video and
  photographic materials in-house and in commissioning films is an
  advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and
  implementing communication and/or media outreach plans in support of
  overall corporate goals is desirable;
• Demonstrated experience in developing
  content that clearly communicates development ideas for media, web, print
  production, and audio-visual productions.

• Proficiency in written and spoken
  English;
• Knowledge of another UN working language
  is desirable.

• Promoting
  ethics and integrity, creating organizational precedents;
• Building
  support and political acumen;
• Building
  staff competence, creating an environment of creativity and
  innovation;
• Building and
  promoting effective teams;
• Creating and
  promoting enabling environment for open communication;
• Creating an
  emotionally intelligent organization;
• Leveraging
  conflict in the interests of UN Women standards;
• Sharing
  knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge
  sharing and learning. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing
  is the responsibility of each staff member.

• Creates effective advocacy strategies;
• Contributes to the elaboration of
  advocacy strategies by identifying and prioritizing audiences and
  communication means;
• Uses the opportunity to bring forward
  and disseminate materials for advocacy work.

• Sensitizes UN Partners, donors and other
  international organizations to UN Women’s strategic agenda, identifying
  areas for joint efforts;
• Promotes UN Women’s agenda in
  inter-agency meetings.

• Makes the case for innovative ideas
  documenting successes and building them into the design of new approaches
• Identifies new approaches and strategies
  that promote the use of tools and mechanisms.

• Continues to seeks new and improved
  methods and systems for accomplishing the work of the unit;
• Keeps abreast of new developments in
  area of professional discipline and job knowledge and seeks to develop
  him/herself professionally;
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of
  information technology and applies it in work assignments;
• Excellent English writing and editing
  skills and a demonstrated ability to clearly communicate development ideas
  and experiences.

• Develops promotional activities based on
  monitoring/evaluation information identifying areas requiring higher
  visibility;
• Develops messages for use by UN Women
  staff when working with partners, internationally and nationally;
• Reviews documents and materials intended
  for use within and outside the organization in order to ensure consistency
  and validity of messages.

• Creates effective global advocacy
  messages/strategies;
• Contributes to the elaboration of a
  global advocacy strategy by identifying and prioritizing audiences and
  message.

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