Communications Advisor
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The job posting organization is the Global Platform for Action (GPA), which is part of UNOPS. UNOPS, established to support the United Nations and its partners in delivering sustainable development solutions, operates in over 130 countries. The organization focuses on project management, fund management, and providing operational support to various initiatives. The GPA specifically aims to ensure that sustainable energy solutions are accessible in displacement and fragile settings, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Job Overview:
The Communications Advisor will play a crucial role in enhancing the visibility and impact of the GPA's work on sustainable energy solutions in displacement and fragile contexts. This position involves developing and implementing a comprehensive communications strategy that aligns with the GPA's objectives, including policy, partnership, fundraising, and program goals. The advisor will be responsible for creating compelling narratives and advocacy campaigns, producing high-quality communications materials, and coordinating communications efforts among GPA partners. The role requires a strategic approach to messaging and audience targeting, ensuring that communications are effective and resonate with various stakeholders, including governments, donors, and humanitarian agencies.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in energy, environment, international development, or a related field. A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s) with two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. Additionally, candidates should have a minimum of 7 years of experience in advocacy and communications, with at least 3 years at a senior management level. Proven experience in strategic advocacy or communication focused on energy, environment, or sustainability is required, along with documented high-level advocacy experience with national energy-sector leaders.
Educational Background:
An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in energy, environment, international development, humanitarian studies, international relations, public policy, or a related field is required. Alternatively, a first-level university degree (Bachelor’s) with two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 7 years of experience in advocacy and communications, with at least 3 years at a senior management level. Proven experience of 5 years in strategic advocacy or strategic communication with a focus on energy, environment, climate, or sustainability is required. Experience working in challenging and politically complex situations is also necessary, along with documented high-level advocacy experience with national energy-sector leaders. Desirable experience includes working in developing or displacement-affected countries and managing staff in different geographical locations.
Languages:
Fluency in English is required, while proficiency in French is desirable. Candidates should be able to communicate effectively in both languages, with English being the primary language for the role.
Additional Notes:
The position is a remote role with a seniority level classified as Senior Level (ICS 11). The contract type is ICA - IICA - Retainer, with a duration of 1 year and the possibility of extension based on satisfactory performance and availability of funds. The application deadline is set for midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. UNOPS emphasizes diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging applications from underrepresented groups.
The job posting organization is the Global Platform for Action (GPA), which is part of UNOPS. UNOPS, established to support the United Nations and its partners in delivering sustainable development solutions, operates in over 130 countries. The organization focuses on project management, fund management, and providing operational support to various initiatives. The GPA specifically aims to ensure that sustainable energy solutions are accessible in displacement and fragile settings, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Job Overview:
The Communications Advisor will play a crucial role in enhancing the visibility and impact of the GPA's work on sustainable energy solutions in displacement and fragile contexts. This position involves developing and implementing a comprehensive communications strategy that aligns with the GPA's objectives, including policy, partnership, fundraising, and program goals. The advisor will be responsible for creating compelling narratives and advocacy campaigns, producing high-quality communications materials, and coordinating communications efforts among GPA partners. The role requires a strategic approach to messaging and audience targeting, ensuring that communications are effective and resonate with various stakeholders, including governments, donors, and humanitarian agencies.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement GPA's communications and advocacy strategy to enhance visibility and impact.
- Review and provide strategic advice on existing communications activities, identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Align communications priorities with GPA's strategic objectives and partner engagement plans.
- Provide strategic communications advice to GPA leadership and partners.
- Create compelling narratives that position sustainable energy as essential for inclusive access and climate action.
- Translate technical evidence into persuasive content for diverse audiences.
- Lead the development of communications products, including advocacy briefs, campaign materials, and social media content.
- Coordinate targeted communication campaigns to mobilize partners and promote commitments to sustainable energy access.
- Build GPA's profile through media engagement and thought leadership. 1
- Strengthen GPA's digital presence and evaluate communications performance to improve future activities.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in energy, environment, international development, or a related field. A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s) with two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. Additionally, candidates should have a minimum of 7 years of experience in advocacy and communications, with at least 3 years at a senior management level. Proven experience in strategic advocacy or communication focused on energy, environment, or sustainability is required, along with documented high-level advocacy experience with national energy-sector leaders.
Educational Background:
An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in energy, environment, international development, humanitarian studies, international relations, public policy, or a related field is required. Alternatively, a first-level university degree (Bachelor’s) with two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 7 years of experience in advocacy and communications, with at least 3 years at a senior management level. Proven experience of 5 years in strategic advocacy or strategic communication with a focus on energy, environment, climate, or sustainability is required. Experience working in challenging and politically complex situations is also necessary, along with documented high-level advocacy experience with national energy-sector leaders. Desirable experience includes working in developing or displacement-affected countries and managing staff in different geographical locations.
Languages:
Fluency in English is required, while proficiency in French is desirable. Candidates should be able to communicate effectively in both languages, with English being the primary language for the role.
Additional Notes:
The position is a remote role with a seniority level classified as Senior Level (ICS 11). The contract type is ICA - IICA - Retainer, with a duration of 1 year and the possibility of extension based on satisfactory performance and availability of funds. The application deadline is set for midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. UNOPS emphasizes diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging applications from underrepresented groups.
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