Media and Communications Analyst

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women was established in July 2010 as part of the UN reform agenda to enhance gender equality and women's empowerment globally. The organization merges the efforts of four previously distinct parts of the UN system that focused on gender issues, namely DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW, and UNIFEM. UN Women operates in numerous countries, including Armenia, and works towards eliminating discrimination against women and girls, empowering women, and achieving gender equality as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security. The organization collaborates with various stakeholders, including government institutions, civil society organizations, and the private sector, to implement programs that strengthen institutional capacities and promote gender-responsive policies and services.

Job Overview:
The Media and Communications Analyst position at UN Women Armenia is pivotal in ensuring effective communication of the organization's mandate, programs, and key messages to national stakeholders, partners, media, donors, and the public. The role involves strategic communications, media relations, advocacy, outreach, and digital engagement to enhance the visibility and understanding of UN Women’s work. The Analyst will lead the planning and implementation of communication and advocacy strategies, working closely with various teams within UN Women and external partners. The position aims to increase public awareness, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and promote gender equality and women's empowerment in Armenia through effective communication planning, media monitoring, content development, and knowledge sharing.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and design communication and outreach/advocacy strategies, including conducting communication needs assessments and integrating gender perspectives into proposals.
• Coordinate the development and dissemination of advocacy materials, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to corporate guidelines.
• Manage media relations, including maintaining a press database, organizing press events, and proactively pitching stories to media outlets.
• Build and maintain partnerships with donors and advocacy partners to enhance visibility and ensure effective communication of newsworthy information.
• Maintain the UN Women Armenia Office’s online presence, managing website content and social media accounts.
• Facilitate knowledge building and sharing through training and workshops on communication and advocacy.
• Perform other duties as necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in communications, public relations, journalism, or a relevant field. A first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. Candidates should possess strong communication, networking, and advocacy skills, with knowledge of web-based management systems and social media platforms. Familiarity with gender and human rights issues is desirable.

Educational Background:
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field. Alternatively, a first-level university degree with two additional years of relevant experience may be considered acceptable.

Experience:
The role requires 0-2 years of professional work experience in public relations, communications, or advocacy. Experience in social media usage and proficiency in office software packages (such as MS Word and Excel) are essential. Familiarity with web-based management systems and modern ERP systems, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable.

Languages:
Fluency in English and Armenian is mandatory. Knowledge of another official UN language (such as French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish) is considered an asset.

Additional Notes:
The position is a local post for nationals of Armenia, and it emphasizes diversity and inclusion in its recruitment process. UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with its aims, including discrimination and harassment. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, including verification of academic credentials and employment history. Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form are completed to avoid disqualification.