1. Lead the development/ review and implementation of communication and outreach/advocacy strategies and plans, with a specific focus on media
   ? Review and update and implement communication and outreach/advocacy strategies, including media strategies; ensure gender perspective;
   ? Integrate communication, advocacy and outreach strategies into proposals for project/programmes and other initiatives;
   ? Monitor and analyse print and social media and prepare reports;
   ? Launch in-country UN Women/ UN system corporate and local/regional campaigns and special events;
   ? Provide advice and guidance to and coordinate with Liberia CO in the region.
2. Lead the development and dissemination of advocacy materials in the Liberia CO
   ? Develop and produce communication and advocacy instruments and materials, including briefing materials, press releases, and articles and coordinate its dissemination through effective channels;
   ? Identify and launch information opportunities, activities, approaches and platforms and partners;
   ? Provide advice on advocacy materials and coordinate launching flagship initiatives and publications in the region;
   ? Lead the engagement and supervision of video producers and other communication specialists to produce audio/ visual material on UN Women’s work;
   ? Develop brochures, factsheets, stories from the field to inform media and general public at the regional level;
   ? Follow guidelines from and report to HQ.
3. Manage media relations for the Liberia CO
   ? Lead relationship building with press in country; maintain and update database of relevant press;
   ? Respond timely and clearly to media inquiries and to a variety of inquiries and information requests; prepare related correspondence; identify topics, background information, news-related development and coverage of interest;
   ? Organize roundtable discussions, press conferences, and briefing sessions with press;
   ? Facilitate interviews with senior managers; connect media with UN Women subject experts;
   ? Finalize talking points.
4. Support outreach and partnership-building activities
   ? Identify and develop new communication partnerships and alliances to enhance visibility; manage and nurture existing partnerships;
   ? Liaise with advocacy partners and undertake outreach to civil society organizations, governments, and other groups to ensure that newsworthy information reaches the public and donors;
   ? Guide and collaborate closely with communication colleagues in other offices to ensure consistency with corporate policies, messaging and initiatives;
   ? Submit packages for programme initiatives for donor review.
5. Oversee the CO’s web/ online presence
   ? Oversee and maintain (regional) websites, including developing design and content;
   ? Coordinate COs’ web-presence in the line with corporate web policy;
   ? Oversee and manage (regional) social media accounts in line with corporate social media policy.
6. Facilitate knowledge building and sharing
   ? Identify and synthesize best practices and lessons learned from Liberia CO directly linked to programme country goals and activities and ensure exchange of information;
   ? Provide training and workshops on communication and advocacy as appropriate.
   ? Enhance the visibility of UN Women events, programs and results through the development of communication products that are disseminated via social media platforms (Facebook and Twitter), newsletters, radio, television talk shows and regional office and HQ websites.
   ? Any other related duties as may be required
7. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Requirements:

Core Competencies:
? Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
? Accountability
? Creative Problem Solving
? Effective Communication
? Inclusive Collaboration
? Stakeholder Engagement
? Leading by Example

Functional competencies
? Ability to communicate sensitively, effectively and creatively across different constituencies
? Good knowledge of web-based knowledge management systems
? Good knowledge of social media platforms and experience in social media outreach
? Ability to be strategic and analytical
? Knowledge of gender equality and women’s human rights

communications, or advocacy, including in media and public relations (at national or international level )
? Experience in the use of social media.
? Experience in media relations is an asset.
? Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills.
? Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing.
? Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development.
? Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.
? Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment.
? Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.