Job Description
Job Title
National post - Communications Analyst, Belgrade, Republic of Serbia
Job ID
38232
Location
Eastern Europe, Central Asia
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
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Rotation
This post is non-rotational.
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PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY IS OPEN TO SERBIAN NATIONALS ONLY
Post type: Fixed Term Appointment
Closing Date: 25 July 2021 (5 pm CET)
Duty Station: Belgrade, Republic of Serbia
Duration: One year renewable (*)
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(*) No expectancy of renewal in accordance with UN Staff Regulation 4.5
Organizational Setting
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregancy 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 deatths; 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.
The Programme Analyst will advise on and assist in developing and implementing the Country Office’s Communications and Advocacy Strategy, including by analyzing relevant political, social and economic developments.
The Programme Analyst on Communications is located in Country Office Serbia (CO) and reports to the UNFPA Head of Office.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
Communication:
Monitors and analyses the political, social and economic environment relevant to UNFPA’s work, as well as the public perception of UNFPA in the media and general public; identifies opportunities for strategic communications interventions and recommends appropriate action to seize opportunities for increasing visibility for UNFPA, its work and ICPD issues, and to maintain a positive image for the organization;
Guides internal and external communications aimed at informing and engaging staff and various audiences around the corporate strategic goals and transformative results and the high-level goals of the country programme;
Coordinates the development, in collaboration with the programme team, of the CO’s communication and advocacy strategy and action plan;
Ensures developing and maintaining close collaboration with traditional and social media, as well as with civil society groups and organizations essential to achieving UNFPA’s advocacy and communication objectives;
Assists in drafting and editing articles, press releases, human interest stories, social media content and other advocacy/information materials;
Coordinates the establishment and content maintenance of the UNFPA website and social media accounts for UNFPA Serbia;
Coordinates with concerned programme staff to prepare background communication and promotional materials for briefings and visits of journalists, donors, senior government officials and other groups;
Helps organize and generate public support for special events, including World Population Day and the launch of the State of World Population Report;
Contributes press clippings to the weekly regional media monitoring report;
Leads on the production of advocacy and communication materials (e.g., films, infographics, podcasts, video, audio-visual, etc.) for national, regional and global campaigns, and oversees the qualitative aspects of production (e.g. quality control, translation, review of layouts and graphic design) to ensure the highest standards and compliance with UNFPA style and policies;
Assists in monitoring and evaluating the appropriate and timely dissemination of advocacy and communication materials to target audiences, and participates in the evaluation of their impact. Provides feedback to Regional Office and Headquarters on the use and appropriateness of global publications and visual materials;
Establishes/maintains a repository of communications materials, including written, visual and audio-visual materials;
Participates in the Serbia UN Communications Group and contributes to planning and implementation of the joint UN Communication Strategy.
Donor Relations:
Advises the Country Director, the Head of Office and the programme/project teams in developing partnerships with donor communities and other development partners in support of resource mobilization, including organizing donor meetings where needed, as it relates to visibility and branding;
Facilitates the programme/project teams to report on results.
Qualifications and Experience
Education:
Advanced degree in communications, journalism, public relations or related field.
Knowledge and Experience:
Prior experience in the field of communication and advocacy on social issues would be desirable.
Professional experience in programme/ project management would be desirable.
Experience in public relations, communications and/or journalism;
Proven ability to plan, design, implement and oversee strategic communications at the organizational level, particular in the social sector;
Familiarity with the communications, public relations and journalist landscape in Serbia
Excellent network of professional contacts within the Serbia communications/public relations community;
Familiarity with UN procedures and working methods, particularly with UNFPA agenda, policies and procedures is a plus.
Languages:
Fluency in English and Serbian language is required.
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 Skill Set:
Advocacy/Advancing a policy-oriented agenda
Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships
Delivering results-based programmes
Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilization
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.
Disclaimer
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Notice to applicants: In accordance with the rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, are required to renounce such status upon their appointment. Exceptions to this rule are very limited and can be made only for: (a) stateless persons; (b) newly appointed staff members who have applied for citizenship by naturalization, when such citizenship will be granted imminently; (c) acting staff members in the General Service and related categories with permanent residency status, on promotion to the Professional category; (d) staff members appointed under a temporary appointment. Please understand that UNFPA is not in a position to provide advice on or assistance in applying for any citizenship.
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