Communications and Advocacy Officer

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the lead United Nations agency focused on delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, 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 ensure that reproductive health and rights are recognized as fundamental human rights. The organization is committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, particularly in the areas of family planning, maternal health, gender-based violence, and demographic change. UNFPA's mission is to provide a roadmap for resilience and renewal in a complex global environment, emphasizing the importance of ethical staff who embody international norms and standards.

Job Overview:
The Communications and Advocacy Officer will play a pivotal role in leading and providing technical guidance to the UNFPA Palestine Country Office. This position involves planning, coordinating, designing, and implementing external communications and advocacy efforts that support the programmatic work of UNFPA Palestine. The officer will work closely with the UNFPA Representative, Deputy Representative, and various program and operations teams to ensure cohesive communication of UNFPA activities related to sexual and reproductive health, gender-based violence, women's empowerment, youth engagement, and population dynamics. The role requires establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with media, government counterparts, donor agencies, sister UN agencies, and civil society to enhance UNFPA's visibility and impact.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Communications and Advocacy Officer will be responsible for monitoring and analyzing the political, social, and economic environment relevant to UNFPA’s work, identifying opportunities for strategic communications interventions. This includes guiding internal and external communications to inform and engage staff and the public around corporate strategic goals. The officer will coordinate the development of the communication and advocacy strategy and action plan, ensuring collaboration with traditional and social media, as well as civil society organizations. Duties include drafting and editing articles, press releases, and social media content, maintaining the UNFPA Palestine website and social media accounts, preparing communication materials for briefings and visits, organizing public support for special events, contributing to media monitoring reports, overseeing the production of advocacy materials, and participating in the UN Communications Group.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in communications, media relations, journalism, international development, or relevant social sciences. They should have at least 2 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in public relations, communications, or advocacy at the national or international level. Demonstrated expertise in planning and leading communications strategies and campaigns in development or humanitarian contexts is essential. Proven experience in media relations, donor visibility, social media management, and digital communications analytics is required, along with excellence in research, analysis, and writing skills. Candidates should also have proficiency in communications and design software, including MS Office and graphic design tools.

Educational Background:
A Master’s degree in communications, media relations, journalism, international development, or relevant social sciences is required for this position. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of communication strategies and advocacy efforts in the context of international development and humanitarian work.

Experience:
The position requires at least 2 years of progressively responsible professional experience in public relations, communications, or advocacy. Candidates should have demonstrated expertise in planning, designing, and leading communications strategies and campaigns, particularly in development or humanitarian contexts. Experience in media relations, donor visibility, social media management, and digital communications analytics is also essential.

Languages:
Fluency in both English and Arabic is required for this position. This bilingual proficiency is critical for effective communication with diverse stakeholders, including local communities, government officials, and international partners. Knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset but is not mandatory.

Additional Notes:
This position offers an attractive remuneration package, including a competitive net salary, health insurance, and other benefits. 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. UNFPA is committed to equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation, and selection for all candidates, regardless of personal characteristics.