Partnership and Strategic Communication Consultant

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women is an organization grounded in the vision of equality as enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. Established to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, empower women, and achieve equality between women and men, UN Women operates globally with a focus on development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security. The Liaison Office for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in the UAE was inaugurated in 2016 and focuses on advocacy, resource mobilization, and coordination of partnerships to drive UN Women's strategic priorities in the GCC region. The office serves as a liaison between UN Women and various stakeholders, including the private sector, government, academia, and non-profits, to enhance collaboration and support for women's empowerment initiatives.

Job Overview:
The Partnership and Strategic Communication Consultant will play a crucial role in enhancing the visibility and strategic positioning of UN Women in the GCC region. This consultancy aims to strengthen partnerships and stakeholder engagement across the UAE and the GCC. The consultant will report to the Head of Office, GCC, and will be supported by an operations associate. The role involves leading strategic communications and branding efforts, managing social media accounts, producing high-quality content, and overseeing communication activities that align with UN Women’s policies. The consultant will also be responsible for building and maintaining partnerships with various stakeholders, including government entities, private-sector companies, and civil society organizations, to further UN Women’s mission and objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage strategic communications and branding for the GCC, overseeing all communication activities to enhance UN Women's visibility in the region. This includes managing social media accounts, producing content for events, and developing high-quality digital communication materials.
• Build and maintain partnerships and stakeholder engagement by identifying new strategic partnerships, maintaining an updated stakeholder database, and developing engagement materials.
• Contribute to the Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs) campaign, promoting WEPs among private-sector companies and engaging with prospective partners.
• Coordinate and organize events and campaigns, supporting the planning and delivery of high-level events, developing communication plans, and maximizing visibility for joint initiatives.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders to achieve the objectives of UN Women in the GCC region.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires a Master’s degree or equivalent in fields such as economics, business management, social sciences, public administration, international relations, communications, women's studies, or a related area. 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 knowledge of gender equality and women's rights issues, excellent oral and written communication skills, and proven networking abilities. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills are also essential.

Educational Background:
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant fields such as economics, business management, social sciences, public administration, international relations, communications, women's studies, or a related field. Alternatively, a first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

Experience:
At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in resource mobilization, communications, advocacy, and/or business development is required. Experience in gender equality and women's empowerment, as well as working with civil society organizations, international institutions, and donors, is essential. Familiarity with the UN system and experience in social media and digital communications are strong assets.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of Arabic is considered an asset, enhancing the consultant's ability to engage with a broader range of stakeholders in the region.

Additional Notes:
This consultancy is office-based, and no travel is required. The position may involve working closely with various stakeholders and requires a commitment to UN Women’s core values of respect for diversity, integrity, and professionalism. The consultant will be expected to demonstrate accountability, creative problem-solving, effective communication, inclusive collaboration, and stakeholder engagement.