Communications and Advocacy Analyst

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the lead UN agency focused on sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender equity, and human rights. Established in 1969, UNFPA operates in over 150 countries and has a mission to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The organization is committed to achieving transformative results by 2030, including ending preventable maternal deaths, unmet needs for family planning, and gender-based violence. UNFPA emphasizes the importance of principled and ethical staff who embody international norms and standards, and who are dedicated to delivering high-impact results. The organization is also focused on addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women's and girls' access to sexual and reproductive health services.

Job Overview:
The Communications and Advocacy Analyst plays a crucial role in advancing UNFPA's strategic communication efforts in Brazil. This position involves supporting media outreach, advocacy campaigns, digital communications, and storytelling to enhance UNFPA's engagement with key stakeholders, including government entities, the private sector, civil society, and the media. The analyst will work closely with internal teams and external partners, particularly focusing on issues related to sexual and reproductive health, gender equity, and human rights. The role is integral to creating and executing communication strategies that amplify UNFPA's work and support resource mobilization. The analyst's expertise in media relations, multimedia production, content creation, and partnership building will directly impact the effectiveness of advocacy campaigns and strengthen relationships with high-level supporters, ensuring that UNFPA's messaging aligns with its vision for equity and development, especially for marginalized populations in Brazil.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent will be responsible for a variety of tasks under the overall guidance of the Country Office (CO) Representation. Major duties include:

• Supporting the design and implementation of media strategies for events, campaigns, report launches, and field visits.
• Coordinating responses to incoming media inquiries, reviewing press releases, and monitoring relevant news coverage.
• Identifying and reaching out to high-level supporters to amplify UNFPA's brand story and engage with key audiences.
• Supporting partnerships and resource mobilization goals.
• Identifying and developing activities to enhance the visibility of UNFPA's work.
• Managing UNFPA Brazil's social media accounts, website, and other digital communication channels.
• Developing communication materials, presentations, and speeches for meetings and media plans for interviews.
• Collecting, analyzing, and disseminating information on sexual and reproductive health and rights, population and development, gender, race and ethnicity equity, HIV/AIDS, humanitarian assistance, and South-South Cooperation.
• Developing messages for UNFPA staff when working with partners and strategies for improved media coverage. 1
• Collaborating with communication organizations, the UN System, government, and the private sector.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in communication/media studies, Journalism, Marketing, International Relations, Public Health, or related fields. In lieu of a master's degree, a first-level university degree can be considered if combined with an additional three years of relevant qualifying experience beyond the minimum requirement. Candidates should have progressively responsible professional working experience leading, developing, and implementing media/communications strategies and plans. Experience in multimedia production, managing digital communications, and working with government institutions, NGOs, donor institutions, and/or the UN System is essential. An extensive network with relevant stakeholders, including government, the private sector, civil society, and the media, is also required. Previous work experience in the UN system at national or international levels is desired.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Master's degree in communication/media studies, Journalism, Marketing, International Relations, Public Health, or related fields. If a candidate does not hold a master's degree, a first-level university degree may be accepted if it is accompanied by three additional years of relevant experience. This educational foundation is critical for understanding the complexities of communication and advocacy in the context of UNFPA's mission and objectives.

Experience:
Candidates should have relevant progressively responsible professional working experience in leading, developing, and implementing media and communications strategies and plans. This includes experience in multimedia production, managing digital communications, and working with various stakeholders such as government institutions, NGOs, donor institutions, and the UN System. A strong background in building partnerships and resource mobilization is also essential, as well as familiarity with the specific issues related to sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender equity, and human rights.

Languages:
Fluency in Portuguese and English is mandatory, with an intermediate level of proficiency in Spanish considered advantageous. These language skills are crucial for effective communication with diverse stakeholders and for the successful execution of advocacy campaigns and media outreach efforts.

Additional Notes:
The position is based in Brasilia, Brazil, and is expected to be full-time. 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. UNFPA is committed to ensuring gender parity and equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation, and selection for all candidates, regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. The selection and appointment process may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance, and other administrative requirements. UNFPA does not charge any fees in connection with the application or recruitment process.