Communications Officer at UNFPA Tanzania

Details
Mission and objectives
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), focuses on three
transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet
need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful
practices.

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.

Context
Under the
guidance and direct supervision of the Communications Officer, the
Communications Associate supports the formulation and implementation of
the communications and advocacy strategies to increase the standing and
awareness of UNFPA Mandate with partners, the media and the public. The
Communications Associate promotes a client-oriented approach in UNFPA.

A
communications strategy tightly linked to program priorities helps
position the Country Office in key development markets as a leader in
ways that boost demand for various service lines and increase overall
business opportunities.

The overall objective of the
Communications Associate is to support TCO to both document and
communicate results, leveraging a variety of platforms, including social
media with the aim of identifying positive results and good practices
that can be utilized to highlight UNFPA’s work in Tanzania (internally,
externally) while at the same time sharing with key stakeholders for
outreach, advocacy and policy influence- all of which needs to be fully
in-line with UNFPA’s Corporate Communication Strategy in order to
increase visibility of UNFPA’s Mandate and achieve the UNFPA’s three
transformative results

Task description

Supports the formulation and implementation of internal and external
communications and advocacy strategies, supports business development
focusing on achievement of the following results:
●
Preparation and conduct of communications need assessments for CO
(projects, country programme and corporate change initiatives, etc.)
●
Provision of information for elaboration of CO communications and
outreach strategy based on the corporate communications strategy.
●
Development of communication materials for advocacy and
awareness-raising campaigns, including briefing materials and press
releases in coordination with the supervisor.
● Review
of reference materials, identification of reference materials for
retention. Maintenance of information database and photo library.
●
Support the Organization and implementation of joint UN International
Days campaigns (UN Day, 16 Days of Activism, International Women’s Day,
World’s AIDS Day, etc.)
● Draft talking
points, remarks and speeches for the Representative

Provides support to
the elaboration and implementation of the CO publications strategy and
plan focusing on the achievement of the following results:
●
Provision of inputs and information for elaboration of CO publications
strategy and plan based on the corporate publications policy.
● Identification of storylines for publications and articles contributing to debates on key development issues.
●
Technical supervision of translation/adaptation/rewriting of
information received printing and dissemination of publications and
audio-visual materials.
● Supervision of publications dissemination.
●
Develop key communication materials in support of elevating and
advancing the work and results of UNFPA in Tanzania to a wide audience
in a clear and succinct way utilizing various platforms.
●
Develop communications advocacy materials to amplify data and evidence
from the Census and Demographic Health Survey (DHS), investment cases
for the transformative results, and other strategic initiatives to
advance TCO positioning at national, regional and global levels.
● Develop Human Interest Stories that highlight the work of UNFPA, including in humanitarian settings
● Elaborate key policy briefs based on pertinent study/research findings and in response to the relevant context/need.
● Provide editorial support to TCO Annual Reports and support the elaboration of the 2024 Report.
●
Provide communication and editorial support to
interventions/initiatives that advance implementation of the 9th Country
Programme (July 1, 2022- June 30 2026); UN Common
Country Analysis and the broader UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2026).
● Provide any other documentation and communication activities deemed necessary.
● Perform any other tasks as required by the supervisor

Work
Relations:
● Works with programme and project staff to produce
knowledge products to improve understanding of the issues and lessons
learned emerging from programme work
● Supports programme to prepare compelling presentations, and other outreach material as requested

Eligibility criteria
Age: 27 – 80

Nationality
Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
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Requirements
Required experience

• 3
  years of experience in Journalism, mass media and broadcasting, public
  information and reporting, other communications related experience.
• Experience in Developing Social Media content will be an added advantage
• Experience with development work will be an advantage, but not a requirement.
• Proven
  experience in daily media monitoring, social media engagement,
  preferably with a multilateral or international development
  organizations
• Outstanding drafting skills and creative storywriter
• Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines
• Ability to write quickly and concisely in an attractive and compelling style
• Experience in conceptualizing and managing the production of printed material, including detailed reports
• Experience with digital communications
• Familiarity with dealing with the media
• Highly organized and able to work on multiple projects at the same time, while delivering on short timelines

Area(s) of expertise
Communication, Administration, Translation and interpretation
Driving license

Languages

• English, Level: Fluent, Required
• Swahili, Level: Basic, Desirable

Required education level

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in Journalism and Mass Communications, Public Relations Management, International Relations

Competencies and values

☐ Accountability
☐ Adaptability and Flexibility
☐ Building Trust
☐ Client Orientation
☐ Commitment and Motivation
☐ Commitment to Continuous Learning
☐ Communication
☐ Creativity
☐ Empowering Others
☐ Ethics and Values
☐ Integrity
☐ Judgement and Decision-making
☐ Knowledge Sharing
☐ Leadership
☐ Managing Performance
☐ Planning and Organizing
☐ Professionalism
☐ Respect for Diversity

Other information
Living conditions and remarks
There
are about 61.74 million people living in Tanzania with 51% female
population. The population is particularly concentrated in Dar es Salaam
and Zanzibar City and their metro areas. Despite these urban centers,
just under 70% of the people living in Tanzania still reside in rural
areas.

Tanzania has a proud and long-lasting tradition
of harmony; and a culture that places great emphasis on welcoming
others. It is generally a safe and peaceful country. However, just like
any other country it is wise to observe certain precautions, especially
in larger urban areas.

The duty station is Dar es Salaam
translated as the ‘Haven of Peace’. Dar es Salaam is the largest city
in Tanzania, as the major port and economic centre. It is an
international and multicultural city with a mix of religions. Dar es
Salaam has a very humid climate and relatively stable temperatures

Inclusivity statement
United
Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes
applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving
diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part
of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit
themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting
respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a
person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic
origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social
origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
Selected
candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to
inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2
(Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy
Closing date: Friday, 21 June 2024