Deadline: 04 November, 2021

Location: Yaounde, Cameroon

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is seeking to fill the role of Communications Specialist.

UNOPS’ mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure, and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a strategic perspective on the communications and outreach needs of the region, and identify opportunities for visibility, including media events, speaking opportunities, conferences and strategic meetings with existing and potential partners
• Promote, advocate and raise awareness around UNOPS activities, results, flagship initiatives through a variety of communication vehicles
• Establish mutual benefit relationship with distinguished universities, epistemic communities, network of technical experts, professional organisations in the region
• Identify, connect and cultivate relevant influencers on UNOPS mandate area, and nurture long lasting relationships with the target audience
• Oversee the production of communication materials and be responsible for media relations
• Coordinate communications and outreach network to ensure it supports and is aligned with UNOPS strategy for Latin America and Caribbean region
• Ensure that all regional messaging and communications are in harmony with global messages and goals

Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Communications, International Relations, Political/Social Sciences or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, International Relations, Political/Social Sciences or a related field combined with two additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the requirement above
• Technical/professional diploma in Communications, International Relations, Political/Social Sciences or a related field combined with four additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the master’s degree requirement
• Five years, minimum, of relevant experience in communication and/or public relations and/or outreach at the national (government) or international level, non-governmental organisations or private sector
• Two years, minimum, of experience in international politics, diplomacy, partnership development, institutional and government relations, public relations/public affairs, and/or resource mobilisation
• Experience in leading institutional/external relations or advocacy activities is an asset
• Experience in working with partnership development, outreach, marketing and/or communication programmes/activities is an asset
• Experience within the Central African region, or experience in an organisation that has been engaging with one or several governments in the region in the context of humanitarian or development work (desirable)
• UN/UNOPS experience will be an added advantage
• Fluency in French and English (reading, writing and speaking)

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