Communications Associate
Advertised on behalf of : UN WOMEN

Location :    YAOUNDE, CAMEROON
Application Deadline :    11-Sep-23 (Midnight New York, USA)

Additional Category :    Gender Equality
Type of Contract :    Service Contract
Post Level :    SB-3
Languages Required :
English   French  
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)    01-Oct-2023
Duration of Initial Contract :    6 months (renewable)
Expected Duration of Assignment :    6 months (renewable)

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.

In Cameroon, UN Women is implementing its New Strategic Note for the period 2022-2026 , aligned with UN Women Strategic Plan, UNSDCF and national priorities, which provides a national framework for UN Women’s work for the next five years, focuses on four impact areas (Governance and Participation in Public Life; Economic Empowerment and Resilience; Ending Violence Against Women and Girls; Peace and Security, Humanitarian Action and Disaster Risk Reduction). It articulates how UN-Women will leverage its unique triple mandate, encompassing normative support, UN system coordination and operational activities, to mobilize urgent and sustained action to achieve gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls and support the achievement of the 2030 Agenda.

In line with its coordination mandate, UN Women promotes coordination and coherence across the UN system to enhance accountability and results for gender equality and women’s empowerment, including through joint programmatic and advocacy actions and initiatives, standardized tools and guidance and services to strengthen the relevant capacities of the UN system. UN Women is chairing the Result Group on Women’s Empowerment under the UNSDCF, which convenes 13 UN agencies and is responsible for implementation of targeted outcome on women’s empowerment in the USDCSF and driving forward gender mainstreaming across the Cooperation framework.

Reporting to the Country Representative, the Communications Associate supports the formulation and implementation of the communications and advocacy strategies to increase the standing and awareness of UN Women with partners, the media and the public. The Communications Associate promotes a client-oriented approach in UN Women.


Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide coordination support in the development of a coherent Country Office communications and advocacy strategy

Provide inputs and background information for the development of the Country Office communication strategy;
Provide support to advocacy efforts and campaigns by organizing roundtable discussions, press conferences, and other publicity events and providing inputs to briefing materials and press releases;
Provide support to programme and other CO staff on UN Women corporate communications guidelines and printing norms;
Track and monitor print and social media and report relevant information to senior staff to inform strategy development.
2. Provide coordination support to the development of Country Office’s advocacy materials

Identify storylines and achievements within the Country Office for online and print publications;
Draft press releases, articles, key messages and other advocacy materials;
Coordinate the translation, adaptation, or rewriting of information received for the local context; disseminate materials to appropriate stakeholders;
Coordinate the publication of materials for final approval; maintain relationships with printers/ publishers;
Maintain library/ database of reference materials, photos, and digital assets;
Follow guidelines from RO/HQ.
3. Provide support in the management of the Country Office’s social media presence and website

Identify stories, and provide input to the development of content for the Country Office website and social media channels;
Update the website and social media channels, ensure consistency in branding;
Research, compile and produce reports on web statistics on a regular basis and electronic surveys, as required;
Maintain files, databases, and systems relevant to the Country Office’s digital presence.
4. Provide media relations support to the Country Office head of office

Serve as a focal point on UN Women activities open to the press, as necessary;
Maintain and update database of relevant press in country;
Respond to request for information and arrange interviews, as delegated;
Provide substantive inputs to talking points.
5. Facilitate knowledge management and sharing

Contribute to the identification of best practices and lessons learned;
Organize trainings and workshops on communication practices;
Provide/ exchange information with HQ and RO.
5. Other

Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor;
Provide support on special web/digital/media projects undertaken by the Country Office.

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
Functional Competencies

Ability to create, edit and present information in clear and presentable formats, using appropriate IT functionality
Strong event planning skills
Strong knowledge of social media and communication strategies and methods
Ability to identify relevant events and stories and communicate them to a mass audience
Strong multimedia skills

Required Skills and Experience

 

Education and certification:

Completion of secondary education required;
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations or Journalism is an asset.
 

Experience:

At least 6 years of progressively responsible experience in providing support to the formulation and implementation of internal and external communications and advocacy strategies and related plans;
Experience in the use of computers applications and software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) as well as web based management systems;
Experience in the use of social media and digital communications
 

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English and French is required;
Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable

All applications must be submitted ONLINE at : https://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=113882