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THIS VACANCY HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR A FURTHER SEVEN (7) DAYS. APPLICANTS WHO HAD APPLIED PREVIOUSLY NEED NOT RE-APPLY.
This post is non-rotational.
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PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY IS OPEN ONLY TO NATIONALS OF SOMALIA
Closing date: 27 May 2022
Duty station: Mogadishu Somalia
Post type: Service Contract
Duration: One year renewable (*)
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(*) Possibility for contract renewal based on need, performance, and availability of funds and in accordance with UN Service Contract guidelines.
Background Information
The Position:
The Communications Specialist operates in a large office and is responsible for implementing the corporate communications strategy, designing, managing and facilitating the implementation of the Country Office communications and publication strategies with a view to influence the development agenda, to promote public and media outreach and to mobilize political and financial support for UNFPA.
You will report 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
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
Job Purpose
In a global organisation, where many of our people are based in challenging environments, you will report directly to the Representative and will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of critical services relating to implementation of the corporate communications strategy, design, manage and facilitate the implementation of the Country Office communications and publication strategies with a view to influencing the development agenda, to promoting public and media outreach and mobilizing political and financial support for UNFPA.
The Communications and Partnerships Specialist supervises and leads the communications staff of the country office and has a strong regular working relationship with the Regional Communications Manager. You will work in close collaboration with the Programme Chief’s and Heads of Programmes, Programme and Operations teams, staff of other UN Agencies, UNFPA HQs staff (Communications Office) and Government officials, international and local media, subject matter experts, multilateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful UNFPA communication strategy implementation.
A communications strategy tightly linked to program priorities helps position the Country Office in key development markets as a thought leader in ways that boost demand for various service lines and increase overall business opportunities.
Major Activities/Expected Results
Summary of Key Functions:
❑ Planning and design of internal and external strategies for communications and outreach.
❑ Elaboration and implementation of the publications strategy and plan.
❑ Supervision of the design and maintenance of the UNFPA website and donor reports and information material.
❑ Develop and implement effective social media strategy and presence.
❑ Support to business development.
❑ Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing.
❑ Effective management of the Communications Office and supervision of Communications staff.
You will be responsible for:
1. Ensuring the planning and design of internal and external strategies for communications and outreach focusing on achievement of the following results:
2. Ensuring the elaboration and implementation of the CO publications strategy and plan focusing on the achievement of the following results:
3. Supervision of the design and maintenance of the UNFPA website, and donor reports and information material focusing on achievement of the following results:
4. Supports business development
i) Launches and campaigns
ii) Outreach
iii) Public information
5. Develop and implement effective social media strategy and presence focusing on the achievement of the following results:
6. Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:
7. Ensures effective management of the Communication Office and supervision of the Communications team focusing on achieving the following results:
Work Relations:
The Communications Specialist maintains collaborative relationships with all programme and project staff at the CO. Internal contacts include the Assistant Representatives, the Programme Specialists, the Programme Analysts, the CO’s programme / technical team, and the CO’s administrative management team.
Education:
Master's degree in media relations, journalism, communications and publishing plus Two (2) years relevant experience in similar fields.
OR
A Bachelor’s Degree in the above disciplines plus Four (4) years relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Knowledge and Experience:
Languages:
Fluency in written and spoken English and Somali is essential.
Required Competencies
Values:
• Exemplifying integrity
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system
• Embracing diversity in all its forms
• Embracing change
Core Competencies:
• Achieving Results
• Being Accountable
• Developing and Applying Professional Expertise/Business Acumen
• Thinking analytically and Strategically
• Working in Teams/Managing Ourselves and our Relationships
• Communicating for Impact
Functional Competencies:
Managerial Competencies:
Other Desirable Skills:
Initiative, strong conceptual and analytical abilities, sound judgment, strong interest in development work, especially the mission of the United Nations Population Fund and dedication to the principles of the United Nations.
UNFPA Work Environment
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, Embracing diversity in all its forms, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities for all including persons with disabilities.
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Note: UNFPA reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNFPA at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational
requirements.
Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Compensation and Benefits
This position offers an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the post. The package includes a competitive net salary plus Annual leave, health insurance and other benefits.
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