Communications Clerk

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women, established in July 2010, is the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. It was created as part of the UN reform agenda to consolidate resources and mandates for greater impact in the area of gender equality and women's empowerment. UN Women merges and builds on the work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system that focused on gender issues. The organization operates globally, with a mission to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, empower women, and achieve equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security. The Iraq Country Office (ICO) is based in Baghdad, with a sub-office in Erbil, and aims to strengthen the UN response to gender equality and women's empowerment priorities in Iraq.

Job Overview:
The Communications Clerk position at UN Women Iraq Country Office is designed to provide administrative support in developing and implementing communications and advocacy strategies that align with the national vision for Iraqi women. The role involves working closely with the Communications and Partnership Assistant and the Executive/Programme Associate, while being partially embedded in the National Directorate for Iraqi Women (NDIW). The clerk will be responsible for supporting the development of advocacy materials, managing social media presence, and facilitating knowledge sharing within the organization. This position is crucial for enhancing outreach efforts and ensuring effective communication of the initiatives aimed at improving the status of women and girls in Iraq.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support in the development of a coherent communications and advocacy strategy, including gathering background information and organizing events such as roundtable discussions and press conferences.
• Assist in the creation of advocacy materials by drafting press releases, articles, and key messages, as well as managing translations and liaising with printers.
• Support the management of the CO/NDIW's social media presence and website by updating content and maintaining relevant files and databases.
• Facilitate knowledge management by identifying best practices, organizing training sessions, and sharing lessons learned.
• Perform other duties as necessary for the efficient functioning of the office and organization.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires completion of secondary education as a minimum, with a Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, or Journalism being desirable. Candidates should have at least 4 years of progressively responsible experience in communications and advocacy strategies, including experience with social media and digital communication. Proficiency in using office software packages such as MS Word and Excel, as well as experience with web-based management systems, is essential. Familiarity with modern web-based ERP systems, preferably Oracle Cloud, is a plus.

Educational Background:
Candidates must have completed secondary education, with a preference for those holding a Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, or Journalism. This educational background is important for understanding the nuances of communication strategies and advocacy efforts.

Experience:
A minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible experience in supporting the formulation and implementation of communications and advocacy strategies is required. This experience should include a strong background in social media and digital communication, as well as proficiency in using various office software and web-based management systems.

Languages:
Fluency in both English and Arabic is mandatory for this position, as effective communication in both languages is essential for the role's responsibilities.

Additional Notes:
This is an office-based consultancy position, with potential field visits and travel required. Travel costs will be covered by UN Women in accordance with applicable rules. The position emphasizes core values such as integrity, professionalism, and respect for diversity, and candidates are expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures, including a zero-tolerance policy on misconduct.