Communications Assistant
Organizational Context
UN Women is the UN entity dedicated to gender equality and women's empowerment, working globally to accelerate progress and set standards. It supports Member States in designing laws and policies to benefit women and girls, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals. UN Women Pakistan's Country Office focuses on increasing visibility and awareness of its programming in areas such as governance, economic autonomy, ending violence, and peacebuilding, aiming for a more inclusive world.
Job Purpose
This National UN Volunteer assignment supports UN Women Pakistan's communications and advocacy function. The Communications Assistant will work within the Communications Unit, reporting to the Communications Officer. The role is crucial for enhancing the visibility of UN Women's gender equality and women's empowerment initiatives in Pakistan. The incumbent will help increase partner and public awareness of the Country Office's work, including its efforts in normative frameworks, data, inclusive gender financing, protection against harmful practices, and promoting women's voice, agency, and leadership.
Responsibilities
The Communications Assistant will provide administrative and logistical support for the Country Office's communications and advocacy strategy, including organizing events like roundtables and press conferences, and preparing related materials. Responsibilities include supporting the development of advocacy materials by gathering stories, drafting press releases and articles, coordinating translations, and managing reference materials. The role involves managing the Country Office's social media presence and website by creating and updating content, taking photos/videos, and maintaining databases. Additionally, the assistant will support media relations by updating contact databases and responding to information requests, and contribute to knowledge management by identifying best practices and supporting communication trainings. Support for special web, digital, and media projects is also required.
Work Experience
One month of progressively responsible experience is required in supporting the formulation and implementation of communications and advocacy strategies. Experience with social media, digital communication, and standard office software (MS Word, Excel, databases) is necessary. Desirable experience includes using ERP systems like Oracle Cloud, event planning, multimedia skills, and prior UN or UN Women experience.
Skills
Key competencies include accountability, adaptability, flexibility, creativity, judgment, decision-making, planning, organizing, professionalism, and self-management. Specific skills required are in communication, advocacy, and public information.