A: EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION

Strategic Media Engagement

• Support strategic media engagement through drafting press releases, securing interviews, preparing talking points for senior management, and drafting summaries of media coverage after interviews.

Digital Communication

• Provide timely and field-driven digital content, such as video stories and images, for use on UNFPA’s country, regional and global websites, social media platforms and intranet (MyUNFPA);
• Manage and regularly update UNFPA Zambia social media platforms and work closely with regional and headquarters social media teams to enhance the quality of UNFPA’s social media content and its outreach;
• Design visual assets such as illustrations and info-graphics.

Communications in Emergencies

Serve as the UNFPA focal point for Communications in Emergencies interventions by the Government and UN Zambia during emergency contexts, including timely creating relevant media products on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Emergencies (SRHRiE), Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies (GBViE) interventions and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA).

Strategic event management

Support the development of concept notes outlining objectives, agenda, and target audience; coordinating with other co-hosts; creating promotional materials, including advertisements for social media and web articles in relation to strategic and commemorative events, including the Summit of the Future, ICPD@30 and 16 days of activism

B: INTERNAL COMMUNICATION

Strategic Support to the Office of the Representative

• Assist the UNFPA Representative, Deputy Representative in preparing written materials, including talking points, speeches and OPEDs
• Initiate the development of the UNFPA Zambia 2024 Annual Report

Duration and working schedule

• From July 2024 to 31 December 2024 – 20 working days/month

Requirements: 

Education:

• Advanced university degree (Master degree) with a minimum of 5 years of work experience in communications, journalism, public relations, or other related field from reputable institutions

Knowledge and Experience:

• At least 5 years of progressively professional experience and a proven track record in developing and implementing communications strategies;
• Knowledge and experience in advocacy and resource mobilisation as it links to strategic communications;
• Knowledge of substantive areas of UNFPA’s work;
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills;
• In-depth knowledge of and hands-on experience in social media platforms and how each platform can be deployed in different scenarios;
• Hands-on experience with graphic design and production of info-graphics using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop);
• Considerable skills in photography, video editing and production are an asset;
• Familiarity with working in humanitarian settings is an asset; and
• Initiative and sound judgement. Must be highly organized and have demonstrated ability to work well under tight deadlines and in a team.

Required Competencies:

Values:

Exemplifying integrity,
Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
Embracing cultural diversity,
Embracing change,

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,