JOB DESCRIPTION

‘PLEASE NOTE THIS VACANCY is ONLY OPEN FOR NATIONALS OF INDONESIA’

The Position:

The Programme Associate, Communication supports the design, planning and management of UNFPA’s Country Office communication strategy by managing data inputs, providing logistical support, monitoring project implementation, and following up on recommendations.

You will report to Programme Analyst Communication

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.  UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

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.

Job Purpose:

You will play an instrumental role in supporting the development, implementation, and management of UNFPA CO’s communication strategies and activities within the organization’s programme. This role involves producing high-quality content, managing internal and external communications, and ensuring that the organization”s brand, messages, and initiatives are effectively communicated to target audiences.

You will work closely with and provide communication technical support to the UNFPA programme teams, stakeholders, and media to raise awareness, advocate for key issues, and enhance the visibility of the organization’s work. This position plays a critical role in promoting the organization’s mission and ensuring clear, consistent, and impactful messaging across various platforms.

You will apply established systems and procedures and assist in the documentation of substantive knowledge by compiling, synthesizing, and analyzing information relevant to population dynamics, sexual reproductive health, and gender issues in the context of the advocacy/communication efforts.

You would be responsible for:

• Support the development and execution of communication strategies for various UNFPA programmes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and target audiences.
• Create, edit, and produce communication materials, including reports, newsletters, social media content, press releases, and promotional materials.
• Coordinate the organization’s media outreach, including maintaining media contacts, drafting press releases, and organizing press events.
• Manage the organization’s social media accounts and website, ensuring timely and engaging updates on program activities and outcomes.
• Assist in organizing and promoting events, workshops, and campaigns to raise awareness and engage key stakeholders.
• Ensure that communication materials are clear, accurate, and reflective of the organization’s voice, values, and priorities.
• Monitor media coverage and public opinion, providing reports and insights to inform communication strategies.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure consistent messaging and effective dissemination of information

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

Completed Secondary Level Education required. A first-level university degree in the communication field is preferable.

Knowledge and Experience: 

• Six years relevant experience in communication, media relations, or public relations.
• Knowledge and or experiences supporting the development and implementation of communication strategies for programme or campaigns (including creating and editing a variety of communication materials, such as reports, newsletter, social media posts, press releases and promotional content)
• Knowledge of website management, social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc)
• Familiarity with graphic design tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) or content management systems (CMS).
• Creative thinking and the ability to adapt content to various formats and audiences
• Proactive, self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team
• A passion for social impact and the mission of UNFPA to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.

Languages: 

Fluency in verbal and written English and Bahasa Indonesia is required

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,

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

Compensation and Benefits:

 This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA”s workforce – click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants” bank accounts.

Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.