Communication Associate - UNWomen

General
Description of assignment title
Communication Associate

Assignment country : Cameroon

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Sustainable Development Goal
5. Gender equality

Volunteer category
National UN Volunteer Specialist

Host entity
UNWomen

Type
Onsite

Duration
12 months
(with possibility of extension)

Number of assignments
1

Duty stations
Yaounde

Details
Mission and objectives
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

Context
In Cameroon, UN Women is implementing its New Strategic Note for the period 2022-2026 , aligned with UN Women Strategic Plan, UNSDCF and national priorities, which provides a national framework for UN Women’s work for the next five years, focuses on four impact areas (Governance and Participation in Public Life; Economic Empowerment and Resilience; Ending Violence Against Women and Girls; Peace and Security, Humanitarian Action and Disaster Risk Reduction). It articulates how UN-Women will leverage its unique triple mandate, encompassing normative support, UN system coordination and operational activities, to mobilize urgent and sustained action to achieve gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls and support the achievement of the 2030 Agenda.
In line with its coordination mandate, UN Women promotes coordination and coherence across the UN system to enhance accountability and results for gender equality and women’s empowerment, including through joint programmatic and advocacy actions and initiatives, standardized tools and guidance and services to strengthen the relevant capacities of the UN system. UN Women is chairing the Result Group on Women’s Empowerment under the UNSDCF, which convenes 13 UN agencies and is responsible for implementation of targeted outcome on women’s empowerment in the USDCSF and driving forward gender mainstreaming across the Cooperation framework.
Reporting to the Country Representative, the Communications Associate supports the formulation and implementation of the communications and advocacy strategies to increase the standing and awareness of UN Women with partners, the media and the public. The Communications Associate promotes a client-oriented approach in UN Women.


Task description
UN Volunteers should be provided equal duty of care as extended to all host entity personnel. Host entity support to the UN Volunteer includes, but is not limited to:

1. Assist in providing coordination support in the development of a coherent Country Office communications and advocacy strategy:
• Assist in providing inputs and background information for the development of the Country Office communication strategy.
• Support advocacy efforts and campaigns by organizing roundtable discussions, press conferences, and other publicity events and providing inputs to briefing materials and press releases.
• Assist the programme and staff with UN Women corporate communications guidelines and printing norms.
• Support the tracking and monitoring of print and social media and report relevant information to senior staff to inform strategy development.

2. Assist in providing coordination support to the development of the Country Office’s advocacy materials:
• Support the identification of storylines and achievements within the Country Office for online and print publications.
• Assist in drafting press releases, articles, key messages, and other advocacy materials.
• Support the coordination of the translation, adaptation, or rewriting of information received for the local context and disseminate materials to appropriate stakeholders.
• Assist in coordinating the publication of materials for final approval; maintain relationships with printers/publishers.
• Support in maintaining the library/database of reference materials, photos, and digital assets.
• Assist in following guidelines from RO/HQ.

3. Support in providing assistance in the management of the Country Office’s social media presence and website:
• Assist in identifying stories, and provide input to the development of content for the Country Office website and social media channels.
• Support in updating the website and social media channels to ensure consistency in branding.
• Assist in researching, compiling, and producing reports on web statistics on a regular basis and electronic surveys, as required.
• Support in maintaining files, databases, and systems relevant to the Country Office’s digital presence.

4. Assist in providing media relations support to the Country Office head of office:
• Support in serving as a focal point on UN Women activities open to the press, as necessary.
• Assist in maintaining and updating a database of relevant press in the country.
• Support in responding to requests for information and arranging interviews, as delegated.
• Assist in providing substantive inputs to talking points.

5. Assist in supporting the facilitation of knowledge management and sharing:
• Support in contributing to the identification of best practices and lessons learned.
• Assist in supporting the management of the Gender Equality and Women Empowerment Knowledge Center.
• Support in organizing trainings and workshops on communication practices.
• Assist in providing/exchanging information with HQ and RO.

6. Other:
• Support in performing other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Assist in providing support on special web/digital/media projects undertaken by the Country Office.

Results/expected outputs

• As an active UN Women team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UN Women and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions

• Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment
• A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed

Eligibility criteria
Age
18 - 80

Required experience
3 years

Nationality
Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

Assignment requirements
Relevant experience
3 years

Languages
English, Level: Mother tongue, Required
French, Level: Working knowledge, Required

Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations or Journalism.

Competencies and values
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations or Journalism.

Skills and experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations or Journalism.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in providing support to the formulation and implementation of internal and external communications and advocacy strategies and related plans;
• Experience in the use of computers applications and software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) as well as web based management systems;
• Experience in the use of social media and digital communication
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
• Fluency in English and French is required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
• Desirable: valid national driver’s license and proven ability to drive manual gear 4x4 over rough terrain; (if not applicable, delete)
• Sound security awareness;


Area(s) of expertise
Communication

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All applications must be submitted ONLINE at : https://app.unv.org/opportunities/1781565927277824