The Communications Specialist (Team Lead) plays a vital role in communicating the vision, mission, and impact of UNFPA SCMU globally to key stakeholders, often holding the final pen on much of what is produced externally. The position requires a hands-on, output-oriented approach involving multiple stakeholders and reports directly to the Chief, SCMU. The Communications Specialist (Team Lead) ensures efficient and timely delivery of results in line with the SCMU work plan and ensures that UNFPA’s branding and public messaging about its mandate is consistent with the global communications strategy. In addition, the position collaborates to deliver communications support to partners, and other UNFPA Business Units. The Communications Specialist (Team Lead) will provide oversight and management of a dedicated Communication Team.
Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
Advanced university degree is required. An advanced degree in Studies in Communication, Journalism, Digital Marketing, International Relations, International Development, or other related fields is an added advantage. Specialist training on management is an additional asset.
Knowledge and Experience:
A minimum of five (5) years of relevant progressively responsible experience in Communication and/or multimedia or similar work experience with government, UN or NGOs on issues related to public health or related areas including:
Demonstrated experience in communications, marketing, website management and strategy and social media.
Strong advocacy and networking skills with the ability to liaise with and engage government, UN agencies, CSOs, media and other stakeholders in a professional and friendly manner.
Strong communication skills and proven experience with the use of social media and other channels for effective advocacy, knowledge sharing and campaigning.
Effective at consensus-building and communicating cross-functionally with external and internal audiences.
Broad knowledge of best communication practices; experience in crafting plans, work flows and institutional positions;
Substantive knowledge on, understanding of, and practical experience in communication and advocacy strategies.
Professional written and spoken presentation skills, including for the development of reports, presentations, and the ability to synthesize complex supply chain documents for both technical and non-technical audiences is required.
Strong interpersonal skills and capability to develop and maintain broad diversified partnerships is required.
Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is required.
Experience in managing a team, particularly within a remote and/or matrix organizational structure is an asset.
Basic knowledge of the principles and operational aspects of integrated reproductive health care in the global development and humanitarian community, familiarity with UNFPA programmes and policies, knowledge of international development policies and institutions and international politics is an advantage.
Knowledge of UNFPA mandates, policies, and guidelines is an asset.
Languages:
Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.
