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Communications Analyst - National Consultant

Advertised on behalf of :

Location :
Cairo, EGYPT

Application Deadline :
‎14-Jun-‎23 (Midnight New York, USA)

Time left :
6d 5h 35m

Additional Category :
Gender Equality

Type of Contract :
Individual Contract

Post Level :
National Consultant

Languages Required :
Arabic English

Expected Duration of Assignment :
‎12 months

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender,
nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups
and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All
applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of
harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected
candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background
checks.

Background

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the
United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and
girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women
and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights,
humanitarian action, and peace and security. Placing women's rights at the
center of all its efforts, UN Women leads and coordinates United Nations
system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender
mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It provides strong
and coherent leadership in support of Member States' priorities and efforts,
building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors.
The Women, Peace and Security and Humanitarian Action Programme of the
Regional Office for the Arab States works closely with United Nations,
government, and civil society partners to increase the implementation of
Security Council Resolution ‎1325. UN Women has been working with governments,
UN partners, and civil society to support women's participation and influence
at all levels of decision-making to prevent and resolve conflicts in the Arab
region and to ensure gender inclusion in humanitarian action.
Main Objectives and Purpose of the Consultancy
Reporting to the Regional Communications Specialist and in close collaboration
with the Regional Advisor on WPSHA, the Communications Consultant will lead
the planning and implementation of external and internal communication
activities related to UN Women 's efforts on WPSHA in the Arab States Region.
The Communications Specialist will collaborate closely with members of the UN
Women WPSHA Team, Regional Office for Arab States, and Headquarters to ensure
that UN Women WPSHA Programme communications activities and media
relationships are aligned with corporate policies and priorities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Regional Communications Specialist and in close
collaboration with the Women, Peace and Security and Humanitarian Action
Regional Advisor, The Communications Consultant will perform the following
tasks, which are indicative and may evolve depending on the needs of the WPSHA
Programme:
* Develop and implement communications and outreach/advocacy strategies for the UN WomenWPSHA Programme:
Design, develop, and implement communication and outreach/advocacy strategy,
including responding to media inquiries; ensuring gender perspective; and
Integrate communication, advocacy, and outreach strategies into proposals for
project/programmes and other initiatives;
* Manage external and internal web, social media and news media relations for the UN WomenWPSHA Programme:
Ensure media strategies are implemented in line with corporate and donor
guidelines; lead relationship building with relevant press outlets; identify
impactful success stories/ issues, media talking points, news-related
development and coverage of interest; and pitch and write impactful programme
stories for corporate digital and social media platforms(global website,
social media channels regularly). Build and maintain communications and
advocacy-focused partnerships. Ensure information management, tracking, and
analytics of online activities;
* Use layout design to create UN Women studies, information and advocacy products, policy briefs, reports, and infographics according to corporate branding and style guidelines;
* Develop concepts, graphics, and layouts for product illustrations, logos, and branding;
* Design new, and update existing, social media assets (campaigns, flashcards, banners, webpages)to reflect on UN Women's brand identity.- Create templates and tools to accommodate content for social media platforms, publications, events visibility, etc.- Develop graphics and designs for publications and communication products;
Deliverables
Time frame

Develop and implement communications and outreach/advocacy strategy for the UN
Women WPSHA Programme in the Arab States Region
Ongoing

Use layout design to create UN Women studies, information and advocacy
products, policy briefs, reports, and infographics according to corporate
branding and style guidelines.
Ongoing

Develop and deliver communications and dissemination strategy for knowledge
products commissioned by the UN Women WPSHA Programme in the Arab States
Region including launch events
Ongoing

Drive communications, outreach and advocacy campaigns online to support
advocacy messages and draw collective support for UN Women WPSHA Programme in
the Arab States Region
Ongoing

Conduct media monitoring and develop media and press relations to support UN
Women WPSHA Programme in the Arab States Region
Ongoing

Lead planning and implementation of communications activities for UN
Women Syria Programme, including with civil society partners and the Women 's
Advisory Board (WAB)
Ongoing

Conduct media monitoring and develop media and press relations to support UN
Women WPS Programme in the Arab States Region
Ongoing

Produce press clipping and media monitoring reports, provide samples of media
engagement
Ongoing

Produce original photos to illustrate presentations, web articles, and reports
in thematic areas of Women, Peace and Security.
Ongoing

Design new, and update existing, social media assets (campaigns, flashcards,
banners, webpages) to reflect on UN Women's brand identity.
Ongoing

Produce original illustrations for web articles, reports, brochures, posters,
and other communication/visibility materials for thematic areas of work;
Ongoing

Develop graphics and designs for publications and communication products.
Ongoing

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;
Please visit this link for more information on UN Women's Core Values and
Competencies:
https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About%20Us/Employment/UN-
Women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf

Functional Competencies
* Knowledge of gender issues;
* Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse environment;
* Excellent communication skills;
* Highly effective organization and planning skills and high attention to detail;
* Excellent analytical and research skills;
* Team player;
* Strong knowledge and use of computer office tools;
* Excellent drafting and editing skills across a range of reporting formats and requirements;

Required Skills and Experience

Education:
* A first-level university degree in communications, journalism, media, international relations or a related field is required.
Experience:
* Minimum ‎3 years of professional experience working in communications, journalism, media, and graphic design or a related field is required;
* Ability to lead and provide strategic communications efforts and guidance, including the ability to undertake public advocacy campaigns;
* Strong knowledge of social media platforms, experience in social media outreach, and management of web content;
* Familiarity with the subjects of Human Rights, Gender, Women, Peace and
* Security including refugees and humanitarian action;
* Well proven and demonstrated creativity and highly engaging products;
* Full access to latest design software, equipment and technologies;
* Experience in graphic design is desirable;
* Knowledge of gender and human rights issues is desirable;

Language Requirements
* Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken) is required;