Under the overall supervision of the Head of Partnerships Developement and Communication, the incumbent is required to perform the following duties and responsibilities:

1. Communication strategy:

• Contribute to the design, update, and implementation of an external communication strategy and the communication plan for the Project and country offices, based on requirements dictated by the donors and in coordination with the Communications Group in UNOPS.
• Ensure the visibility and communication requirements to achieve the vision and priorities of the Office are met.
• Coordinate external communications for all channels, including managing a communications content calendar.
• Work closely with other colleagues and stakeholders in preparing and coordinating the production of communications materials for distribution to the media and other stakeholders, including local authorities, donors, partners, civil society organizations, and the general public, as defined by the project’s communications strategies.

2. Contents development and management:

• Develop communication products and informative materials, including media releases/statements, press kits, Q&As, donor briefings, case studies/feature stories, photographs and videos, social media content, internal and external newsletters, etc.
• Regularly update content on the MCO’s social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube pages, ensuring they are both informative and attractive to the wider public audience and reflect the MCO’s objectives, strengths, and achievements.
• Support the communication plans of the projects when needed by drafting the strategies and giving advice for their implementation and evaluation, in collaboration with project managers.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of the MCO’s external communications activities.

3. Stakeholder and media relations management:

• Develop relationships and maintain strong communication channels and networks with other UN system communication teams, as well as national, regional, and local media and other stakeholders, as required.

• Maintain relevant contact lists in support of effective working relationships.

• Conduct regular external media monitoring and compile all coverage of the work of the Office, file with proper referencing, and share with the internal team.

• Conduct sample checks on the effectiveness and reach of the communication products and social media pages of the project, and advise management on ways to improve the same.

4. Event management:

• Support the teams in organizing press conferences, briefs, implementation support mission presentations, etc.
• Support the teams in preparing talking points and drafting speeches for conferences, press conferences, international days, etc.
• Identify event and conference participation opportunities, organize events for promoting and furthering the project’s work among key stakeholders.
• Liaise closely with colleagues in identifying event opportunities in different thematic areas, including field trips, missions, seminars, report launches, and workshops.

5. Knowledge management and strategic engagement

• Support an increase in learning and knowledge management through the development, communication, promotion, and use of evidence and experience from the project’s and partner’s activities, and through sharing with UNOPS and towards partners and beneficiaries.
• Participate actively in UN and UNOPS communication fora.

Education:

• A Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, International Development, Political Science or International Relations.
• A combination of a Bachelor’s degree with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above

Experience:

• • At least 2 years of experience in journalism, communications or public relations, including experience at the international level, is required.

• • Excellent understanding of the intersection of technology, web, design, editorial, digital, social media and multimedia platforms to tell engaging, impactful and informative stories is desirable.

• • Experience in project communication and/or regional level communication on development results with counterparts/partners is desirable.

• • Prior experience working in international organisations, international development, post-disaster and/or emergency contexts would also be an advantage.

Language requirements:

– Full working knowledge of French is required ;
– Full working knowledge of English is required.

Contract type: International Individual Contract Agreement (IICA)
Contract level: IICA 1, ICS9
Contract duration: Ongoing ICA open-ended , subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance

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https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

Based in Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since 1991, the UNOPS Congo Multi-Country Office (CDMCO) covers fifteen countries: Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Comoros, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of Congo, Madagascar and Rwanda. The multi-country office is operational in nine of the eleven countries to date; it has a portfolio of more than 30 projects and employs more than 260 people.

The Multi-Country Office has established strong working relationships with international partners and donors, UN agencies, including UN missions, and Central African governments. It provides technical support and capacity building in the areas of strategic national development, including the development of sustainable infrastructure in the health, education, public works, governance, and administration sectors, The CDMCO office also provides services in sustainable procurement, project management, fund management, and advisory services in the areas of peace and security, environmental preservation and protection, and revitalization of programs/projects, among others.