United Nations Population Fund

The Position:

The Communications and Partnerships Analyst will lead the Communications and Resource Mobilization Strategies to support the implementation of the UNFPA in Georgia Country Programme to achieve the organization’s overall mandate. 

You will report to the Head of the UNFPA Office in Georgia

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:

Working within a large and complex Country Office (CO) environment, you will be responsible for the following outcomes: 

You would be responsible for:

I. Leading strategic communications

• Design, implement, and monitor the UNFPA Country Office’s Communication Strategy, in line with regional and global standards and strategy documents
• Generate visibility for UNFPA’s positions and programmatic work in the country, by using a range of appropriate channels and partners, as part of the overall communications strategy; Identify opportunities for strategic communications and recommend appropriate action. 
• Advise and guide staff on internal and external communication to promote the organization's Communication Strategy in line with the corporate standards.
• Monitor and analyze the environment relevant to UNFPA’s work, including the perception of UNFPA in the media and among the general public, and identify and pursue opportunities for strategic communications interventions; 
• Develop and maintain close contacts with national and international journalists, as well as influencers, content creators and civil society groups relevant to UNFPA’s mandate;
• Draft and edit articles, press releases, human interest stories, social media content and other advocacy/information materials, and maintain an up-to-date documentation center for publications, press releases, and clippings, as well as photographic and audio-visual materials; 
• Manage the Country Office’s website and social media accounts; 
• Lead the production of advocacy and communication materials for national, regional and global campaigns, including for signature events such as the State of World Population report launch and World Population Day, and oversee the qualitative aspects of production to ensure the highest standards and compliance with UNFPA style and policies.
• Collaborate closely with the UNFPA Regional Office communications team, including on contributing content to regional and global campaigns; 
• Participate in the UN Country Team Communications Group and contribute to planning and implementing the joint UN Communication Strategy for Georgia. 

II. Design and implement the partnerships and resource mobilization strategy for the UNFP CO Georgia 

• Design, implement, and monitor the Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Strategy by i) identifying opportunities for UNFPA’s strategic engagement with donors and partners; and (ii) developing outreach efforts to the donors and partners.
• Identify new opportunities for partnerships with the academia, private sector, civil society organizations, and any other relevant stakeholders to ensure cooperation and resource mobilization around the ICPD Agenda in the country.
• Manage partnerships with the stakeholders to achieve excellence in the management of the partnerships to ensure expansion of partners for achieving ICPD goals.
• Advise the Head of Office on the partnerships/resource mobilization opportunities to maximize resources for the Country Program Implementation.

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education: 

Advanced degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field.

Knowledge and Experience: 

Two years professional experience in the field of communications and advocacy on social issues.

Experience in the design, implementation and monitoring of communications/advocacy and partnership strategies.

Experience in resource mobilization and partnerships is an asset.

Familiarity with UN procedures and working methods, particularly with UNFPA agenda, policies and procedures is an asset.

Experience using office software packages.

Languages: 

Fluency in English and Georgian; knowledge of other official UN languages, preferably Russian, is desirable.

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,

Communicating for impact. 

Functional Competencies:

Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda,

Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilization,

Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships,

Ability to analyze, evaluate and synthesize information,

Networking and influencing,

Knowledge of computer systems and applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). 

Managerial Competencies:

Providing strategic focus,

Engaging in internal/external partners and stakeholders,

Leading, developing and empowering people, creating a culture of performance,

Making decisions and exercising judgment.

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable. Staff members in the National Officer Category that are locally recruited are compensated in accordance with the best prevailing conditions of service locally.

Incumbent can learn more about tax exemption, allowances and benefits, holidays and leave, health insurance, and retirement pension of NO staff on the UN Careers website.

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.

If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application. 

UNFPA has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNFPA, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. 

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. Fraudulent notices, letters or offers may be submitted to the UNFPA fraud hotline http://www.unfpa.org/help/hotline.cfm

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.

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