Communication Specialist, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, P-3
On-site · Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Job Summary
Communication is critical to accelerating the achievement of UNFPA’s strategic results in Ethiopia. The Communication Specialist will design and implement the Country Office communication strategy for development and humanitarian programmes, maintain the website and social media, manage donor communications and partnerships, and coordinate advocacy and resource mobilization efforts across national partners and UN agencies. Requires an advanced degree and at least 5 years of experience in public relations/communications, with strong writing, media relations, and knowledge of UN systems. Fluency in English preferred.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced university degree in communications, public relations, journalism, advertising or a related field.
- At least 5 years of increasingly responsible professional experience at the national or international level in public relations, communications or advocacy; Substantive knowledge and practical experience in communication strategy development; Strong media contacts and proven success pitching stories to media outlets; Excellent research and writing skills, with experience writing reports, newsletters and programme updates, video production and developing web content; Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, good knowledge and experience in handling of web-based management systems; Client oriented and strong team work; Proficiency in current office software applications; Knowledge of the UN system would be an advantage.
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