Job Title: Communications Specialist
Location: Abuja, NIGERIA
Background
Under the guidance and supervision of the AAP National Project Coordinator, the Communication Specialist and UNDP Nigeria develops concrete plans for implementation of corporate communications strategy, designs, manages and implements the AAP communications strategy and publication policy to promote public and media outreach, to mobilize political and financial support for the AAP. The Communications Specialist works in close collaboration with other projects and the staff of other UNICEF, UNIDO, Government officials, media, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful AAP communication strategy implementation.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions:
• Formulation and implementation of AAP communications, education and advocacy strategies and tools
• Elaboration and implementation of the AAP publications policy
• Creation of strong visibility of AAP activities and results
• Supervision of the design and maintenance of the AAP/ UN web site, intranet, and other web based knowledge management system
• Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing
• Develop and ensure implementation of communications strategies for outreach, advocacy and promotion of the AAP and manage the dissemination of advocacy materials, lead engagement with new partners, and maintain of close contacts with national and international media, government officials, multilateral and bilateral donors, civil society and private sector.
Competencies:
• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN's values and ethical standards.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Encourages office staff to share knowledge.
• Demonstrates strong coaching/mentoring skills, regularly providing helpful feedback and advice to others in the office
• Ability to elaborate and implement communications and publications strategies
• Demonstrated effectiveness in developing media campaigns, including well-written information about climate change, the AAP; its objectives and activities.
• Ability to effectively manage an advocacy campaign.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Master's degree in Communications, Media relations, journalism, publishing
Experience:
• 5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in public relations, communications or advocacy.
• Previous experience with a multilateral or international organization is helpful but not mandatory.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, good knowledge and experience in handling of web-based management systems.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Application Deadline: 3rd November, 2010
For more information and application: http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=19530. (http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=19530.)
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