Communications and Advocacy Specialist (KYRGYZSTAN NATIONALS) Ext...
United Nations Development Programme - Denver, Colorado, United States,Work at United Nations Development Programme
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BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTANType of Contract :
Service ContractStarting Date :
07-Oct-2024Application Deadline :
02-Sep-24 (Midnight New York, USA)SC-8Duration of Initial Contract :
1 year with the possibility of extensionUN Women is the UN organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting their needs worldwide. UN Women supports UN Member States as they set global standards for achieving gender equality and works with governments and civil society to design laws, policies, programmes, and services needed to ensure that the standards are effectively implemented and truly benefit women and girls worldwide.Background
Since 2001 UN Women (previously as UNIFEM) in Kyrgyzstan has implemented catalytic initiatives on promoting women’s economic, political, and social rights. In 2012 a full Country Office (CO) was established. UN Women Kyrgyzstan began operating in 2012 as one of the first UN Women Country Offices in Central Asia. Today, UN Women Kyrgyzstan is the leading international organization working to protect the rights, security, equality, and dignity of women and girls in Kyrgyzstan.Reporting to the National Programme Officer/Head of Programs, the Communications and Advocacy Specialist will collaborate closely with the Country Programme colleagues to ensure communications strategies, media relations, and organizational outreach efforts are aligned with corporate communications policies and initiatives. The Specialist will also collaborate with Regional Office and Country Office colleagues to support outreach campaigns, resource mobilization, and donor relations initiatives.Duties and Responsibilities
Lead the development and implementation of communication and outreach/advocacy strategies and plans of the Country Office.Manage media relations, including building relationships with media in the country, responding to inquiries, and organizing press events.Oversee the Country Office’s web presence, including social media accounts and website management.Develop and disseminate communication and advocacy materials, including press releases and articles.Contribute to partnerships with donors and other partners, ensuring effective communication and outreach.Minimum Requirements
Master’s degree (or equivalent) in communications, public relations, journalism, or relevant field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.Experience: At least 5 years of professional work experience at national or international level in public relations, communications, or advocacy, including in media relations.Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Russian is required. Good working knowledge of Kyrgyz is required.Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.UN Women is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply.
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