VdE | Oficial de comunicações | UNOPS
Application period 20-Jul-2023 to 30-Jul-2023
Functional Responsibilities:
Summary Of Key Functions
- Communications And Visibility Development
- UNOPS project Stakeholder Relationship Enhancement
- Media Information Management
- Communications Capacity Building-Pemba
- Communication Strategy
- Develop and implement communication strategy for the government
- Ensure the visibility and communication requirements of donor/s are met.
- Work closely with other colleagues and implementing partners in preparing and coordinating the production of communications materials for distribution to the media and other stakeholders, including local authorities, donors, partners, civil society organizations, and the general public, as defined by the project’s communications strategy.
- Content development and management
- Write and produce content, including media releases/statements, press kits, Q&As, donor briefings, case studies/feature stories, photographs and videos, social media content, internal and external newsletters, etc.
- Develop communication products and informative materials that meet the needs of all stakeholders, including print, radio, and TV channels. Explore the outreach of the various channels and ensure contracting one with the widest coverage in the select Project coverage cities.
- Develop communication content updates and ensure the update on MIS platform
- Prepare monthly feature stories and brief case studies of project accomplishments.
- Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of the project’s external communications activities
- Stakeholder and media relations management
- Develop relationships and maintain strong communication channels and networks with national, regional, and local media and other stakeholders as required.
- Maintain relevant contact lists in support of effective working relationships.
- Conduct regular external media monitoring and compile all coverage of the project, file with proper referencing, and share with the internal team.
- Conduct sample checks on the effectiveness and reach of the communication products and social media pages of the project, and advise management on ways to improve the same
- Knowledge building and knowledge management
- Support an increase in learning and knowledge management through the development, communication, promotion, and use of evidence and experience from the project's and partner's activities.
Impact of Results
The effective and successful achievement of key results by the Communications Officer directly affects the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the relevant business unit/project, impacting the timely and effective implementation of the respective services and deliverables. This ensures client satisfaction and promotes the image and credibility of UNOPS as an effective service provider in project services and management. This enhances UNOPS’ competitive position as a partner of choice in sustainable development and project services in the country/region served.
Education/Experience/Language requirements:
Education
- A first-level university degree ( Bachelor) preferably in communications, media studies, journalism, international relations, public/media relations, public relations, event management or other relevant discipline is required.
- Master’s degree in communications, media studies, journalism, international relations, public/media relations, public relations, event management or related fields would be an advantage.
Experience
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in communications/journalism/event management, OR Public/government relations and any other related fields is required.
- Experience working in media information management is desirable.
- Experience in developing strategies and plans for communications and in the organization of events and associated materials is highly desirable.
- Previous working experience in a similar position with the government, media organizations, UN, civil society, or private organizations is desirable.
- Previous experience in drafting and translating documents is desirable.
Languages
- Full working knowledge of English and Portuguese is required.
- Knowledge of another official UNOPS language is an asset.
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Remarks: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
