Communication Analyst

1. Communication Strategy

• Contribute to the design and implementation of an external communications strategy and the communication plan  for the project, based on the donor’s requirements. Update and adapt the strategy and the plan as/when needed.

• Ensure the visibility and communication requirements of donor/s are met.

• Manage external communications for all channels, including managing a communications content calendar.

• Work closely with other colleagues in preparing and coordinating the production of communications materials for distribution to the media and other stakeholders, including local authorities, donors, partners, civil society organizations, and the general public, as defined by the project’s communications strategy.

2. Content development and management

• Write and produce content, including media releases/statements, press kits, Q&As, donor briefings, case studies/feature stories, photographs and videos, social media content, internal and external newsletters, etc.

• Work with the project team and donor in designing a logo for the project, and ensure the design is disseminated, protected and promoted by all stakeholders of the Project in representing the Program.

• Develop with relevant experts a website to house information related to the Project and keep the website up-to-date with the latest content.

• Develop communication products and informative materials that meet the needs of all stakeholders, including print, radio, and TV channels. Explore the outreach of the various channels and ensure contracting one with the widest coverage in the select Project coverage cities.

• Regularly update content on the Project’s social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube pages, ensuring they are both informative and attractive to the wider public audience and reflect the Program’s objectives, strengths, and achievements.

• Prepare monthly feature stories and brief case studies of project accomplishments.

• Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of the project’s external communications activities.

3. Stakeholder and media relations management

• Work closely with the project team to ensure a communication budget is prepared, made available, and utilized efficiently for the communication activities of the project.

• Develop relationships and maintain strong communication channels and networks with national, regional, and local media and other stakeholders as required.

• Maintain relevant contact lists in support of effective working relationships.

• Conduct regular external media monitoring and compile all coverage of the project, file with proper referencing, and share with the internal team.

• Conduct sample checks on the effectiveness and reach of the communication products and social media pages of the project, and advise management on ways to improve the same.

4. Event management

• Identify and implement creative, efficient, and effective ways to engage relevant audiences and stakeholders.

• Support the management team in organizing press conferences, donor briefs, implementation support mission presentations, etc.

• Support the management team and the donor in preparing talking points and drafting speeches for project-related conferences, press conferences, international days, etc.

• Identify event and conference participation opportunities, organize events for promoting and furthering the project’s work among key stakeholders.

• Liaise closely with colleagues in identifying event opportunities in different thematic areas, including field trips, missions, seminars, report launches, and workshops.

• Plan and execute communications campaigns for different channels as required for reaching strategic communication goals.

5. Knowledge building and knowledge management 

• Support an increase in learning and knowledge management through the development, communication, promotion, and use of evidence and experience from the project's and partner's activities.

1. Contract type: Local ICA 
2. Contract level: Local ICA  Specialist -LICA 8
3. Contract duration: Ongoing ICA – 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.