The United Nations Development Fund for Women’s (UNIFEM) mandate provides for the support to catalytic and innovative activities that promote gender equality, women’s empowerment and human rights. Information on gender equality and women empowerment is still fragile and is largely contested, and therefore there is need for constant preparation of briefs and knowledge products to enlighten the general public including women and girls. Therefore, the UNIFEM Communications, partnerships and Media Specialist, implements the corporate communications strategy, as well as provides inputs to the design, management and implementation of the Country Office communications and publication strategies which are geared to influence the development agenda promote public and media outreach and mobilize political and financial support for UNIFEM. The Communications Specialist will lead and have oversight of the communications team of the in-country office and maintain a regular working relationship with the UNIFEM East and Horn of Africa Regional Communications, partnership and media specialist. The Communications, partnerships and media specialist will engage with in-Country programme and Operations teams, staff of other UN Agencies, UNIFEM HQs staff (Communications Office) and Government officials, international and local media, subject matter experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful UNIFEM communication strategy implementation.

Summary of Key Functions:  Planning and design of internal and external strategies for communications, partnerships and media outreach  Effective management of the Communications, partnership and media for UNIFEM office in the Sudan.  Facilitation of knowledge building and sharing  Support to marketing and promoting image of UNIFEM locally and internationally  Prepares news briefs for UNFEM web site, intranet, CO web-based knowledge management system at all levels  Implementation of the publications strategy and plan Detailed Components of Key Functions:  Planning and design of internal and external strategies for communications and outreach  Reviewing and editing of UNIFEM reports, identifying lessons learnt and good practices to disseminate them widely  Implementation of the publications strategy and plan  Documentation of UNIFEM interventions for publications  Track proposals and reports submitted to donor partners  Prepare end of project reports in consultation with programme officer in charge  Facilitation of knowledge building and sharing  Effective management of the internal and external Communications with partners, and media 1. Ensures planning and design of internal and external strategies for communications and outreach focusing on achievement of the following results:  Preparation and conduct of communications needs assessments for projects, country programme and corporate change initiatives, etc  Drafting/editing of communications and outreach strategy based on the corporate communications strategy.  Analysis of requirements and synthesis of proposals on ways to integrate advocacy and communication strategies into all aspects of UNIFEM’s development programme during programme formulations. 2. Ensures implementation of the publications strategy and plan focusing on the achievement of the following results:  Implementation of the CO publications strategy and plan, based on the corporate publications policy.  Identification of storylines for publications and drafting of substantive articles contributing to debates on key gender equality and women empowerment issues.  Coordination and management of publication activities, such as content management, norms for publishing, design, review and editing of reports and articles etc.  Contact with printers and other suppliers to ensure production and publications dissemination. 3. Supports the programme implementation and development focusing on achievement of the following results: Launches and campaigns  Promotion and maintenance of public information campaigns on UNIFEM activities, UN Reform, results of MDGs, especially goal 3 in association with other.  Promotion and dissemination of corporate advocacy materials for launching flagship initiatives and publications such as the VAW reports, women and peace building, gender/women participation in governance reports.  Packaging and submission of programme initiatives for donor review in collaboration with programme staff and supervisor. Outreach  Maintenance of increased coverage and understanding of the UNIFEM’s work in the country or practice area through regular media contacts and provision of newsworthy information to national public and, where possible, donors.  Organization of roundtable discussions, press conferences, briefing sessions, interviews, launches, etc.  Forging of a “one UN” image through publicizing the significance of local UN reform efforts, joint programmes, and common services. Organization and implementation of joint UN information campaigns (16 days of campaigns on Violence Against Women, International Women’s day among others)  Ensured access for journalists to subject matter experts.  Drafting/production of regular newsletter to donors and Regional office.  Preparation of donor reports, civic education and community awareness where appropriate to support projects  Set up a communications /information database for UNIFEM Country office programmes  Review of IEC materials developed by UNIFEM partners Public information  Effective responses to inquiries for public information materials. 4. Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:  Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme country goals and activities.  Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice including corporate communications repositories.  Provision of training, consultancy and advice to UNIFEM staff on communications for development

Competencies and Critical Success Factors Corporate Competencies:  Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards  Advocates and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNIFEM  Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability  Treats and works with all people fairly without favoritism Functional Competencies: Knowledge Management and Learning  Shares knowledge and experience and contributes to UNIFEM strategic goals  Encourages office staff to share knowledge and contribute to UNIFEM Practice Areas  Develops deep knowledge in UNIFEM strategic Areas of focus  Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills Development and Operational Effectiveness  Ability to implement communications and publications strategies  Ability to advocate effectively  Communicates sensitively and effectively across different constituencies  Demonstrates excellent ability to write and communicate orally with accuracy and professionalism  Ability to conceptualize issues, edit, review and analyze data  Demonstrates strong IT skills Management and Leadership:  Focuses on impact and result for the client  Leads teams effectively and shows conflict transformation skills  Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude  Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors  Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities Recruitment Qualifications Education: Master's degree in media relations, journalism, publishing Experience:  5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in public relations, communications or advocacy.  Previous experience with a multilateral or international organization is helpful but not mandatory.  Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, good knowledge and experience in handling of web-based management systems.  Demonstrated hands-on experience in editorial work, review of documents, publication record and preparation of reports Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Arabic languages extremely essential

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