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Overview of position:
The Position:
The Communication Analyst will be based in Libya and as required, will travel to respective UNFPA programme sites. Under the overall leadership of the Representative, the Communication Analyst reports to her. The Communication Analyst is responsible for the overall development, management and execution of the communication efforts of the CO.
How you can make a difference:
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.. Role objectives
Job Purpose:
The Communication Analyst will provide strategic guidance to a) support the implementation of UNFPA Libya Communication Strategy, b) promote the work of UNFPA Libya among partners, international community, regional and local media, c) promote internal communication in accordance with UNFPA Global Communication Strategy.
You will represent UNFPA in Libya local inter-agency communication and advocacy group and will contribute to the joint UN efforts in this area. You will be a member of the of the regional (Arab States) communication focal points and on a regular basis, would collaborate with the Regional Communication Advisor (RCA) on all strategic information in the context of the UNFPA country programme.
You would be responsible for:
Ensure the Country Office communication strategy is updated and implemented.
- Work closely with the UNFPA Country Office Programme Team and relevant partners to identify best practices and successful stories on UNFPA projects, policies and achievements in the country; proactively share the stories with UNSMIL, Donors, UNFPA Arab States and the UNFPA Communication Branch as well as to national media and national and international partners in Libya.
- Prepare regular media advisories, press releases for social media, advocacy materials/package and fact sheets on UNFPA work and mandate area in Libya both in English and Arabic and ensure their wide distribution to media networks and other relevant partners.
- Draft and compile content for UNFPA CO website and ensure the website is updated on a regular basis, ensure that the design of the website is refreshed on a regular basis.
- Contribute to the UNFPA Libya newsletter, draft and compile its content, and ensure its dissemination to UNFPA partners.
- Develop a local database, including a comprehensive mailing list of media, donors, national and international development partners, and ensure its update on a regular basis.
- Organize awareness raising sessions for media introducing the organization’s principal focus areas, and the country programme work in Libya.
- Organize visibility events involving media representatives including press conferences, report launches, media breakfasts and media visits to project sites in the field.
- Contribute to a photo database on UNFPA supported efforts in Libya and ensure the use of these photos for public information and advocacy products.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of UNFPA advocacy campaigns.
- Monitor media coverage on UNFPA’s work in the country, develop weekly press summary and share press clippings with UNFPA Libya Country Office
- Collect requested information and organize materials. This includes preparation of information and/or briefs, power-point presentations, summaries and background documentation for dissemination to the partners or media
- Enhance partnership with media, promote UNFPA work through Libyan media and initiate informal networks with the media in support of UNFPA areas of mandate.
- Perform any other duties as requested by the supervisor and/or Representative
Key competencies:
Qualifications and Experience:
” This position is only for Libyan nationality “
Education:
Advanced degree in Communication and Global Development, Journalism, Social Sciences, Marketing, Public Relations or an equivalent University degree that is directly relevant to UNFPA’s mandate.
Knowledge and Experience:
• Minimum 3 Years of relevant experience preferably with some experience in an international organization.
• Excellent knowledge of media and media relations.
• Proven team player with excellent inter-personal communication skills;
• Excellent written and oral communications and editing skills both in English and Arabic is a must;
• A thorough understanding of the UN system in general, and most particularly of UNFPA mandate, its policies and operations and current development topics and political issues;
• An ability to work well under deadline; keen understanding of the country’s culture, history and political context; familiarity with or knowledge of communication approaches in strategic planning, development, execution, and M&E; computer literacy is must.
• Experience in webpage updating and in writing newsletters
Required Competencies
Values:
• Exemplifying integrity,
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
• Embracing cultural diversity,
• Embracing change
Functional Competencies:
• Advocacy/Advancing a policy-oriented agenda
• Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/building strategic alliances and partnerships
• Delivering results-based programmes
• Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilization
Core Competencies:
• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
• Communicating for impact
More Information
- Job City Benghazi, Tripoli
