The Position:

The post is located in the Media and Communications Branch (MCB), Division of Communications and Strategic Partnerships (DCS) and reports to the Chief of MCB.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.  UNFPA’s new strategic plan (2018-2021), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. 

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Requirements:

Qualifications and Experience

Education:

Advanced degree required: Social Sciences, Public Relations or related field, Communications, Journalism and Advertising or Marketing. 

Knowledge and Experience:

• 7 years of experience at national and international level. 

• Proven ability to develop and execute effective communications strategies and campaigns to promote an organization, such as UNFPA, and its work;  

• Proven track record in generating substantial media coverage and managing high-visibility campaigns or projects. Strong skills in pitching stories to media, social media and other influencers.

• Proven ability to handle media crises and drive brand and reputation-protection efforts.

• Superior writing skills in English.

• Knowledge of content creation and digital marketing, of public relations tools and techniques.

• Experience in direct advertising/marketing, public relations, public information, and digital marketing experience would be a clear advantage.

• Knowledge of social media best practices, content creation and marketing, and basic monitoring skills.

• Experience dealing with issues such as gender equality, family planning, maternal health, gender based violence

• Experience living or working internationally or working with diverse international teams

Strong project management skills. 

• Self-starter, proactive, passion for the issues. Team leader and team builder.

Languages:

Fluency in English required, and knowledge of French or other official UN languages is an asset.