PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY IS OPEN ONLY TO NATIONALS OF AFGHANISTAN. 

The Position:

The position of Media and Communications Analyst is located in the Afghanistan Country Office, the position reports directly to the Representative. 

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:

Educations:

•Advanced degree in or equivalent in Media Relations, Journalism, Publishing, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences or related field.

Knowledge and experience:

•Two years professional experience in the field of development and population activities, preferably in programme/project management.

•Prior work experience in communication, coordination and management of external relations is required

•Knowledge of current developments in the fields of Reproductive Health, Population and Development and Gender. 

•Ability to research; analyze, evaluate and synthesize information. 

•Ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form.

•Ability to proofread and correct English-language copy. 

•Proven skills in communication and liaison functions. 

•Relating, networking, persuading and influencing. 

•Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment. 

•Knowledge of computer systems and applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).  

Languages: 

•Fluency in English and local languages (Dari and Pashto) is required.