Under the supervision and guidance of the UNFPA Assistant Representative, the Communications Officer will have the following duties and responsibilities:
Conduct the development of and dissemination of relevant outreach and marketing materials
Develop annual media/communication strategy/plan in line with the project documents
Create and maintain the projects’ pages through social media channels
Analyze and interpret the political, social and economic environment relevant to population and development, and identify opportunities for UNFPA assistance and intervention via various media channels
Establish, maintain and utilize broad network of media contacts to keep them abreast of the developments in UNFPA, and share relevant information
Contribute to the formulation and design of the AWPs and related activities in line with the government priorities and according to the UNFPA programme policies and procedures
Support market researches and client feedback-gathering activities
Conduct other communication related activities deemed necessary within the framework of the UNFPA Country Programme and requested by the Project Managers
Perform other job related duties assigned by the UNFPA Assistant Representative
Core competencies:
Corporate Competencies:
Ethics and Values
Organizational Awareness
Developing and Empowering People / Coaching and Mentoring
Working in Teams
Communicating Information and Ideas
Self-management and Emotional intelligence
Conflict Management / Negotiating and Resolving Disagreements
Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making
Functional Competencies:
Knowledge Management and Learning
Shares knowledge and experience and contributes to UNDP Practice Areas
Develops knowledge in Practice Areas
Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
Development and Operational Effectiveness
Ability to implement communications and publications strategies
Ability to perform a wide range of varied, inter-related complex services
Ability to extract, interpret and analyze data and resolve operational problems
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Ability to supervise and train support staff
Ability to plan and organize work
Communicates sensitively and effectively across different constituencies
Demonstrates strong IT skills
Management and Leadership:
Focuses on impact and result for the client
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
Ability to write and communicate orally with accuracy and professionalism
Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors
Ability to remain calm, in control and good humored even under pressure and tight deadlines
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
Job Requirements
Education:
Master’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations and/or other related social science field.
Knowledge and Experience:
Minimum five years of related work experience in communications, Public Service, Policies, Programmes or other related development field with a varied set of stakeholders, preferably in an international, customer focused organizations, Government or NGO.
Previous work experience in private sector and with similar assignment concerning sensitive issues will be considered an asset.
Understanding of UNFPA Mandate, work context and stakeholders is an asset.
Required Competencies:
Strong working knowledge of MS Office applications.
Ability to work independently in an efficient and timely manner.
Effective organizational skills.
Ability to draft and present marketing materials, web content, press releases, and relevant materials in English and Azerbaijani languages.
Languages:
Fluency in written and oral communication skills in English and Azerbaijani is required.
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