Communications Associate at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Duties and Responsibilities

You will be expected to:

•  Repackage UNFPA Somalia publications in line with UNFPA graphic guidelines
•  Improve the design, branding and layout of IEC materials and facilitate the production of IEC material
•  Design and lay-out reports into advocacy key messages on stickers, fact sheets, policy briefs, booklets, newsletters, magazines, etc.
•  Design templates for new publications and products in line with UNFPA graphic guidelines and in close cooperation with the UNFPA Communications, Partnerships and Donor Relations Specialist
•  Improve and edit artworks, photos, charts and other graphic elements of UNFPA Somalia
•  Produce creative graphic and technical solutions for use by the media
•  Arrange and coordinate press conferences, and plan events.
•  Manage content for the office website and newsletters
•  Develop social media strategies and content creation
•  Keep up to date with the organization style guide as per regional and global standards
•  Work with key role-players to brainstorm content ideas, in line with the organization strategy and in support of various partner initiatives
•  Evaluate results of communication campaigns with the team.
•  Establish and maintain effective relationships with journalists, and maintain a media database.
•  Collaborate with team members to develop and implement an effective communications strategy based on our target audience
•  Maintain records of media coverage and collate analytics and metrics
•  Research media coverage and trends.
•  Manage and Populate media bank (coordinate photography, videography and audio recording)

Knowledge and Experience:

•  Secondary School certificate holders should have at least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in media relations, journalism, communications, editing/publishing, Graphics Design or related fields.
•  Previous experience with a multilateral or international organisation is useful but not mandatory.
•  Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, good knowledge, and experience in handling web-based management systems.
•  Experience in internal communications including communication of key corporate messages.
•  Experience in managing the production of printed material, including brochures, and leaflets, briefing third-party designers/printers to ensure corporate brand and style is met.
•  Good facilitation and coordination skills demonstrated ability to work in an independent manner;
•  High sense of responsibility. Tact, discretion, initiative, and good judgment in dealing with staff members, partners, and other stakeholders.
•  Experience with popular social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube LinkedIn, etc
•  Knowledge in photography and/or videography skills, and experience in Adobe Creative Suite software is an asset;
•  Familiarity with Mailchimp and WordPress CMS is an asset.

Languages:

Fluency in English both written and spoken is required. Knowledge of any other official UN language is desirable