Deadline: 15 March 2016
UN Women is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Communications and Media Specialist in Suva, Fiji. The duration of this post is 1 year.
The Communications and Media Specialist will supervise and lead the MCO communications activities, in particular supporting programme staff when it comes to raising the profile of activities and the understanding of the issues they cover.
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Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Communications and Media Specialist will perform the following 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 UN Women web site, intranet, MCO web-based knowledge management system.
- Support to business development.
- Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing.
- Ensure planning and design of internal and external strategies for communications and outreach focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Planning and elaboration of communications needs assessments for MCO, in particular for MCO programmes and projects across the region, including close cooperation with, and support for, programme-specific communications staff members.
- Ensure the message and activities are consistent with MCO communications strategy.
- Elaboration of the MCO communications and outreach strategy based on the corporate communications strategy.
- Constructive and timely advice on inclusion of communications components in programme formulations to integrate advocacy and communication strategies into all aspects of UN Women’s development programme.
- Supervise the design and maintenance of the UN Women website, intranet, MCO web-based knowledge management systems focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Design of the office websites based on corporate requirements in cooperation with the Regional Office of Asia-Pacific.
- Supervision and preparation of the content for the web sites ensuring consistency of the materials.
- Support the management and maintenance of the UN Women Pacific social media presence and other online channels, including identifying and posting material where required, in coordination with Communications Adviser.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Master’s degree in media relations, journalism, publishing or related field.
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in public relations, communications or advocacy.
- Previous experience with a multilateral or international organization is helpful but not mandatory.
- Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (including In Design and Photoshop), good knowledge and experience in handling of web-based management systems.
- Fluency in the UN and national language of the duty station.
- Nationality of Fiji.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit UN Women.