Communications Associate - NPSA- 6
Organizational Context
UN Women is dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. The Country Office in Mozambique implements programs focused on gender equality and humanitarian aid, particularly for women and girls affected by crises. This role supports the "Strengthening Gender Equality and GBV Lifesaving Prevention and Response Services for Women and Girls in Cabo Delgado" project, funded by UN OCHA's CERF, aiming to address humanitarian needs and enhance GBV prevention and response services.
Job Purpose
The Communications Associate will support the Country Office's communications and visibility efforts, with a specific focus on the Cabo Delgado region. This role is crucial for documenting programme results, creating high-quality communication and multimedia products, and enhancing the visibility of UN Women's humanitarian and development interventions. The incumbent will capture stories from the field, manage digital content, and ensure effective communication of project impact to donors, partners, and the public, thereby strengthening the overall advocacy and outreach of UN Women's work in Mozambique.
Responsibilities
The Communications Associate will assist in implementing the Country Office's communications and advocacy activities, adhering to UN Women's guidelines. Key duties include preparing communications inputs for reports and presentations, documenting programme achievements, and creating visibility materials such as infographics, factsheets, and newsletters. The role involves providing logistical support for advocacy campaigns and events, collecting and organizing multimedia content from field activities, and maintaining the Country Office's digital platforms. Additionally, the Associate will monitor media coverage related to gender equality and humanitarian issues, maintain archives of communications products, and support the development of advocacy materials, including press releases and articles. The position also entails managing the CO's social media presence and website content, and providing media relations support.
Work Experience
A minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in supporting internal and external communications and advocacy strategies is required. Experience in developing communications products, utilizing social media and digital communications, and working on gender equality or humanitarian issues is also necessary. Experience with the UN or international organizations, or in a humanitarian/field context like Cabo Delgado, is desirable.
Skills
Graphic design, photography, videography, video editing, digital storytelling, social media management, content creation, media monitoring, knowledge management, event support, digital platform maintenance.