Communications Associate - Consultant

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Position : Communications Associate - Consultant

We are looking for a Communications Associate - Consultant.

Missions:

• Plan and design communications and outreach/advocacy strategies and plans:
• Coordinate, implement, and monitor the implementation of the Ministry of Gender Communication Strategy;
• Implement Ministry of Gender communications and advocacy strategy;
• Monitor and analyze print and social media and draft reports, and provide analysis to the UN Women’s Country Office (when needed).
• Coordinate and contribute substantively to the development and dissemination of advocacy materials in the Ministry.
• Draft briefing materials, and press releases and coordinate their dissemination through effective channels;
• Identify storylines for publication and articles;
• Promote and disseminate corporate advocacy materials for launching flagship initiatives, publications, and campaigns;
• Coordinate the translation/adaptation/rewriting of information received, printing and dissemination of publications and audio-visual materials;
• Follow guidelines from UN Women's CO.
• Coordinate media relations for the Ministry of Gender
• Coordinate the establishment of relevant relationships;
• Maintain a list of relevant media in the country;
• Respond to inquiries for public and UN system information materials;
• Organize roundtable discussions, press conferences, and briefing sessions for the press, as required;
• Draft talking points.
• Build and maintain partnerships and maintain relations with donors.
• Maintain relationships with partners and alliances to enhance visibility;
• Liaise with advocacy partners and undertake outreach to civil society organizations, governments, and other groups to ensure that newsworthy information reaches the public and donors, as delegated.
• Coordinate the Ministry of Gender web/ online presence.
• Coordinate Ministry of Gender websites’ content and maintenance based on corporate requirements;
• Coordinate Ministry of Gender social media accounts in line with corporate social media policy;
• Upload information to the knowledge management system on a regular basis, including news, updates, and resources.

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Qualifications:

• 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:

• 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 local country media landscape;
• Communication, networking and advocacy skills;
• Ability to be strategic and analytical;
• Knowledge of gender and human rights issues is desirable.

Education and certification:

• Secondary Education with specialized training in communications, public relations, journalism, or a relevant field is required;
• University Degree in communication or Journalism or other related area would be desirable, but it is not a requirement;

Experience:

• At least 1 year of professional work experience at the national or international level in public relations, communications or advocacy;
• Experience in the use of social media.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

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