Communication Associate

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the lead UN agency focused on sexual and reproductive health and rights, aiming to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. Established in 1969, UNFPA operates in over 150 countries and territories, working to improve the lives of women and young people globally. The organization is committed to advancing gender equality and empowering women, with a strategic plan that emphasizes ending preventable maternal deaths, unmet needs for family planning, and gender-based violence. UNFPA's mission is to promote the health and rights of individuals, particularly in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD).

Job Overview:
The Communication Associate position at UNFPA Timor-Leste is pivotal in supporting the country office's advocacy and communications efforts. This role involves planning and implementing strategies to enhance visibility and communication both internally and externally. The Communication Associate will be responsible for producing a variety of communication materials, including articles, press releases, social media content, and multimedia products such as videos and graphic designs. The position aims to ensure that stakeholders are well-informed about UNFPA's results and priorities in Timor-Leste, thereby contributing to the organization's mission of promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights. The role requires a proactive approach to documenting best practices and sharing knowledge, which is essential for effective communication and advocacy.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Communication Associate will undertake a variety of duties, including:

• Supporting the development and implementation of the country office's communications and advocacy strategy, ensuring alignment with UNFPA's brand standards.
• Coordinating communications inputs for high-level visits and advocacy events, providing guidance to the program team on messaging.
• Drafting, editing, and producing communications materials across various formats, including press releases, articles, brochures, and multimedia products.
• Collaborating with the program team to create human interest stories that highlight program impacts.
• Managing and updating the country office's social media channels and web presence, monitoring performance analytics, and compiling media coverage summaries.
• Supporting the design and delivery of advocacy campaigns and coordinating visibility efforts with UN agencies and government partners.
• Maintaining documentation of communications activities and lessons learned, and providing guidance to service providers involved in communications.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a completed secondary level education, with a first-level university degree in communications or a related field being desirable. A minimum of six years of relevant professional experience in communication, advocacy, and partnership at the national level is required, including experience in public relations and media relations. Proficiency in current office software applications and corporate IT systems is essential, along with good knowledge of web-based management systems. Familiarity with population issues, sexual and reproductive health, and gender-based violence is considered an asset. Previous experience with a multilateral or international organization is also advantageous.

Educational Background:
The position requires at least a completed secondary level education, with a first-level university degree in communications or a related field being highly desirable. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of communication strategies and advocacy efforts within the context of UNFPA's mission.

Experience:
The ideal candidate should have at least six years of relevant professional experience in communication, advocacy, and partnership at the national level. This experience should include a strong background in public relations and media relations, as well as skills in news reporting, editing, and social media management. The candidate should also have experience in drafting success stories and managing media inquiries, which are essential for effective communication and advocacy.

Languages:
Fluency in English and Tetum is required for this position, as these languages are essential for effective communication within the country office and with stakeholders. A working knowledge of Portuguese would be an advantage, as it may facilitate communication with additional partners and stakeholders in the region.

Additional Notes:
This position offers an attractive remuneration package, including a competitive net salary, health insurance, and other benefits as applicable. UNFPA promotes a work environment that reflects values of gender equality, diversity, integrity, and a healthy work-life balance. The organization encourages applications from women, individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA is committed to equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation, and selection for all, regardless of personal characteristics.