Communications and Advocacy Officer
Organizational Context
The UNFPA Palestine Country Office seeks a Communications and Advocacy Officer to lead and guide external communications, partnership initiatives, and advocacy efforts. Reporting to the UNFPA Representative, this role supports programmatic work by facilitating communications and partnerships. UNFPA's mandate focuses on ensuring every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled, aligning with the ICPD Programme of Action and SDGs.
Job Purpose
This role contributes to effectively communicating UNFPA's activities in sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender-based violence, women's empowerment, youth engagement, and population dynamics. The officer will ensure that significant programme events and initiatives are communicated cohesively and impactfully through innovative means. A key purpose is to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with media, government counterparts, donors, UN agencies, and civil society to support UNFPA's programme objectives and enhance its visibility and impact.
Responsibilities
The Communications and Advocacy Officer monitors the socio-political environment and public perception of UNFPA, identifying strategic communication opportunities and recommending actions to enhance visibility and maintain a positive image. The role guides internal and external communications to engage staff and the public on strategic goals. Responsibilities include coordinating the development of the Country Office's communication and advocacy strategy, fostering collaboration with media and civil society, and drafting various communication materials such as articles, press releases, and social media content. The officer will manage UNFPA Palestine's website and social media accounts, prepare communication materials for briefings, and support special events. Production oversight for advocacy materials, monitoring dissemination, and evaluating impact are also key. Additionally, the role involves assisting partners with communication capacity building, maintaining a documentation center, and participating in UN communication groups. Donor relations support includes advising on partnerships for resource mobilization and facilitating programme reporting.
Work Experience
Requires at least two years of professional experience in public relations, communications, or advocacy at the national or international level. Demonstrated expertise in planning and leading communications strategies and campaigns in development or humanitarian contexts is essential. Proven experience in media relations, donor visibility, social media management, digital communications analytics, and multimedia production is required. Proficiency in communications and design software is also necessary.
Skills
Core competencies include integrity, commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, cultural diversity, change embrace, results achievement, accountability, professional expertise, analytical and strategic thinking, and teamwork. Functional skills encompass advocacy, advancing policy agendas, internal and external communication, and building strategic alliances and partnerships.