Media and Communications Analyst, UN Women (Local Post for Nationals of Armenia)
Organizational Context
UN Women Armenia supports the Government and national partners in advancing gender equality and women's empowerment, focusing on gender-responsive governance, women's leadership, preventing violence against women, and economic empowerment. The office works with various stakeholders to implement programs and initiatives contributing to Armenia's commitments on gender equality and sustainable development.
Job Purpose
The Media and Communications Analyst is responsible for ensuring UN Women's mandate, programs, and results are effectively communicated to national stakeholders, partners, media, and the public. This role provides strategic communications, media relations, advocacy, outreach, and digital engagement support to enhance the visibility and understanding of UN Women's work. The position aims to strengthen partnerships, facilitate the dissemination of evidence and results, and ensure consistent, gender-responsive messaging, ultimately supporting increased public awareness and greater support for gender equality and women's empowerment in Armenia.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement communication and advocacy strategies, including needs assessments and integrated plans. Monitor and analyze media, draft reports, and coordinate campaigns and special events. Liaise with communications service providers to ensure high-quality product delivery. Manage the development and dissemination of advocacy materials, including briefing materials and press releases. Coordinate media relations by managing press contacts, responding to inquiries, organizing events, and drafting talking points. Proactively pitch stories and liaise with journalists to enhance visibility. Build and maintain communication partnerships with civil society, government, and donors. Manage the UN Women Armenia Office's online presence, including website content and social media accounts, and maintain a photo bank. Facilitate knowledge building and sharing through identifying best practices and conducting workshops.
Work Experience
Requires 0-2 years of professional experience in public relations, communications, or advocacy. Experience with social media, computer office software (MS Word, Excel), database packages, and web-based management systems is essential. Experience with an ERP system like Oracle Cloud is desirable.
Skills
Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Advocacy, Media Relations, Digital Engagement, Social Media Management, Content Development, Partnership Building, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Knowledge Management.