Communications Senior Officer

• Determining key messages for the Fund, and refining those messages over time based on evidence
• Assessing the effectiveness of the strategy and recommend refinements as necessary
• Harnessing new opportunities for the Fund in communications
• Coordinate resource needs for communication activities (budgeting) 
• Maintain the monitoring and evaluation framework for communication activities.
• Regularly update and maintain the communications work plan

• Ensuring appropriate visibility for Access to Health and its donors with all stakeholders 
• Identifying and developing feature stories and other materials to facilitate global/regional advocacy when appropriate;
• Ensuring easy web-based access to information on Access to Health Fund policies and other information in accordance with the Fund’s principles of visibility and overall country context 
• Coordinate and support team members on content development for the Access to Health Fund’s social media platforms and website in accordance with the Fund’s principles of visibility and overall country context 
• Provide support to other units in the Fund Management Office and implementing partners to implement the Fund’s communications strategy and visibility guidelines
• Production of multimedia content.
• Plan and organise communications capacity strengthening activities for  the Fund’s implementing partners (IPs) and ethnic health organisations/ civil society organisations (EHOs/CSOs)
• Guide program officers and IPs on appropriate communications approaches in line with the Communications Strategy and approaches

• Write newsletter and/or other internal communications products
• Provide information about the Fund to UNOPS MMOC and HQ
• Maintain risk communications plans adapted to the high-risk context and implement as necessary
• Coordinate internal knowledge management and gathering of lessons learned 
• Organize events and other mechanisms to disseminate information (internal and external) based on lessons learned

Under the supervision of the Fund Director and/or guidance of the relevant Senior Management Team members:

• Maintain the Fund’s Risk Register and ensure the register is updated to reflect contextual changes
• Support the development of a delivery chain risk mapping for donors and other documents requested by donors 
• Lead and/or contribute to the development of strategic papers and proposals/initiatives to advance program objectives and address emerging challenges
• Respond to corporate requirements and/or calls for information from UNOPS headquarters, regional office, and country director

6. TEAM MANAGEMENT: 

• Facilitate the engagement and provision of high quality results and services of the team supervised through effective work planning, performance management, coaching, and promotion of learning and development.
• Provide oversight, ensuring compliance by team members with existing policies and best practices.

• Master’s degree preferably in one of the subjects of communication, media studies, journalism, international relations, public/media relations, public relations, event management, English or any other related field is required. 
• A Bachelor's Degree in combination with 2 additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the Master’s Degree.

Work Experience

• At least 2 years of experience with a Master's degree (4 years with a Bachelor’s degree) in the area of communication, media studies, journalism, international relations, public/media relations, public relations, event management, English is required 
• Prior experience working with donors/ multi-donor funds is desirable.
• Sound knowledge of UN regulations and rules is an asset.
• Prior experience of working in a multicultural environment is highly desirable
• Prior experience with donor reporting is highly desirable
• Prior experience in the field of public health is an asset.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (Google Suite Applications) is required.

Languages

• Fluency in  English is required; 
• Understanding of other UN and local languages is an advantage

Contract type: International Individual Contractor Agreement
Contract level: IICA1, ICS9
Contract duration: Open-ended (subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds, and satisfactory performance)

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.