Programme Specialist- Communications and Advocacy
Organizational Context
UN Women is dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women, aligning with the UN Charter's vision. It works globally to eliminate discrimination, achieve equality between men and women, and promote women's rights in development, humanitarian action, and peace and security. UN Women leads UN system efforts to translate gender equality commitments into action, fostering partnerships with civil society and other stakeholders to support Member States' priorities.
Job Purpose
The UN Volunteer will support the UN Women Somalia Office by facilitating communications initiatives and events to enhance the visibility of its programs, results, and activities. This role is crucial for raising awareness about gender equality and women's empowerment issues in Somalia. The position contributes to resource mobilization and ensures that successful UN Women initiatives are effectively communicated to a wider audience, including UN partners, donors, NGOs, and the public, thereby amplifying the impact of the office's work.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a communications and information strategy, including a media plan, to promote UN Women Somalia's programmes and interventions. Create compelling content such as human stories, videos, and articles to highlight programme results and women's voices. Prepare key advocacy messages and coordinate the dissemination of publications and communication products to various partners. Produce quarterly newsletters and annual reports, and generate social media content. Ensure professional photographic coverage of activities and maintain a centralized photo library and communications database. Support the development and management of knowledge products, research reports, and policy analyses. Represent UN Women in the UN Joint Communications Group and support promotional events and international campaign observances. Provide administrative and logistical support for programme formulation, management, financial processes, and event organization, including drafting minutes and preparing presentations.
Work Experience
Requires at least five years of relevant professional experience in public relations, journalism, mass communications, or programme implementation. Proven experience in developing and executing communication campaigns on social issues is essential. Experience with web content management systems, graphic design software, UN Women or other UN entities, and developing gender-related campaigns is desirable.
Skills
Key competencies include accountability, adaptability, flexibility, creativity, judgment, decision-making, planning, organization, professionalism, and self-management. Expertise is needed in communication, advocacy, public information, gender issues, women's rights, project management, programme development, and strategy.