Surge Capacity Roster: Communications Officer

  • Level: Consultant
  • Contract Type: Consultancy
  • Closing date: 05 Feb 2017 05:00 PM (America/New_York)
  • Duty station: Various
Background
Under the overall supervision of the UNFPA County Office Representative and/or Head of Office, the incumbent will be responsible for helping enhance the information flow and visibility of UNFPA emergency assistance while highlighting sexual and reproductive health, gender and gender-based violence in humanitarian response.  More specifically, the incumbent will place UNFPA stories in digital and print media, support national efforts and local communication campaigns, and advise the UNFPA Representative on available opportunities to strengthen UNFPA’s media presence. 
 
Professional Experience
  • Advanced degree in communications, public relations, journalism, advertising or related field.
  • 3-7 years of experience in communications, public relations, journalism or advertising; preferably some experience with public relations or information campaigns.
  • Experience in or familiarity with a humanitarian setting a major asset.
  • Fluency in English.  Depending on the duty station, another UN language such as French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese or Russian may be required.
 

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