Communications and Advocacy Associate

Background
UN Women's Regional Office for the Arab States (ROAS) has recently adopted its
new Strategic Note (‎2022-‎25). Our vision is to achieve gender equality and the
empowerment of all women and girls and the full enjoyment of their human
rights in the Arab States, propelling economic prosperity and sustainable
development for all. Our goal is to accelerate achievements for the largest
possible numbers of women and girls in the region, including the most
vulnerable, in the next four years. To accomplish this, we work with our
partners and offices across ‎17 countries in the region to implement targeted
programmes that support women's economic empowerment, women's leadership and
participation, women, peace and security and humanitarian issues, as well as
ending violence against women.
Communications and Advocacy are critical components of our regional strategy.
We are looking to sustain and scale-up our reach, communications, advocacy,
and visibility results by building capacities across the region. We will be
replicating successful partnership models with media powerhouses and
increasingly be guided by real time insights into how communications efforts
influence the advancement of women. It is critical to produce compelling
materials and assets for UN Women's websites and social media channels, in
English and Arabic, with an emphasis on common priorities in the region,
global/regional and national campaigns. We implement communications
methodologies that are suited to the regional context and able to attract and
support the engagement of diverse stakeholder groups, including youth, civil
society, private sector, national and regional authorities.
Reporting to the Regional Communications and Advocacy Specialist, the
Communications and Advocacy Associate will support colleagues in the Regional,
Country (cluster) Offices to ensure effective implementation of communications
strategies, media relations and organizational outreach efforts. The
Communications Associate promotes a client-oriented approach in UN Women,
including the provision of communications support where UN Women is a non-
resident agency.

Duties and Responsibilities
‎1. Support communications and advocacy outreach activities, including where
UN-Women is a non-resident agency:
Provide logistical support to communications and advocacy efforts and
campaigns, e.g. by supporting UN Women's flagship communications and advocacy
campaigns such as International Women's Day and the ‎16 Day of Activism against
Gender-Based Violence, as well as global events such as the Commission on the
Status of Women, the organization of roundtable discussions, press
conferences, and other communications and outreach events and providing inputs
to briefing materials and press releases, as necessary;
Support visibility of UN Women partners, in accordance with guidelines set by
HQ and donor guidance;
Support the administration of the Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al-Khalifa
Global Award for Women's Empowerment, as necessary;
Participate in UN Communications Groups in UN Country Teams where UN Women
does not have a physical presence, as delegated.
‎2. Support the development of the RO communications and advocacy materials:
Draft press releases, articles, key messages, and other communications
materials;
Review translations for quality assurance;
Maintain online library/ database of reference materials and photos;
Follow communications and branding guidelines set by HQ;
Contact printers and other suppliers to ensure production as necessary;
Support to the complication, sharing and updating of key data points for the
development of communications and advocacy messages.
‎3. Support the management of the RO social media presence and website:
Support the Regional Communications Specialist in the development of content
for the RO website and social media channels;
Design and create social media content (messages, infographics, photography,
videos, animations GIFs, social media cards etc.);
Maintain, update and curate the ROAS website (English and Arabic) and social
media channels, as required;
Track and report on social media analytics on a monthly basis and provide
analysis to the Regional Communications Specialist.
‎4. Provide media relations support to the RO:
Maintain and update database of media contacts and partners at the regional
level and in countries where UN Women does not have a physical presence;
Share information with media and other partners, as delegated;
Gather and compile inputs for talking points.
‎5. Facilitate knowledge management and sharing:
Contribute to the identification of best practices and lessons learned;
Support the Regional Communications Specialist in providing technical
assistance and backstopping to CO, LO and Cluster offices, as necessary;
Support the organization of trainings and workshops on communication
practices;
Support regular meetings of regional communications focal points;
Provide/ exchange information with HQ and RO and(Cluster) COs.
‎6. Other:
Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor;
Provide communications support to special web/digital/media projects
undertaken by the RO.
Key Performance Indicators:
Timely inputs to communication and advocacy materials;
Timely organization of logistical support to discussions, conferences,
briefings, and other events;
Timely delivery quality administrative support;
Webpages are well-maintained.

Competencies
Core Values:
Respect for Diversity
Integrity
Professionalism
Core Competencies:
Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
Accountability
Creative Problem Solving
Effective Communication
Inclusive Collaboration
Stakeholder Engagement
Leading by Example
Functional Competencies:
Excellent knowledge of data, monitoring and (statistical) analysis;
Strong knowledge of the media landscape in the region;
Ability to provide technical advice on communications, networking and
advocacy;
Excellent strategic and analytical skills;
Ability to define training, write solid concepts and briefings;
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 gender and human rights issues desirable.

Required Skills and Experience
Education and certification:
Completion of secondary education with certificate in communications, public
relations, journalism or relevant field are a requirement;
Bachelor's Degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or relevant
field is an asset.
Experience:
At least ‎6 years of progressively responsible experience in providing support
to the formulation and implementation of internal and external communications
and advocacy strategies and related plans;
Experience in the use of computers applications and software packages (MS
Word, Excel, powerpoint etc) as well as web-based management systems;
Experience in the use of social media and digital communication, including
analytical tools to measure engagement;
Experience in writing and editing articles, reports, social media content,
press releases;
Experience in gender related advocacy and communication;
Previous experience working with the UN is an asset.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English and Arabic is required;
Knowledge of French is an asset.