JOB TITLE: Communications Officer
Job ID: 34293
LOCATION: Abuja, Nigeria
Post Level: SB-4
Type of Contract:Service Contract
Duration of Initial Contract : 1 year
Background
- UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
- In Nigeria, the UN Women Country Office contributes to the realization of Nigeria’s development vision towards attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which informs the systemwide United Nations Sustainable Development Partnership Framework, as well as UN Women Strategic Plan. The Nigeria Country Office aims to achieve the following results: (i) increased women’s leadership and participation in governance; (ii) strengthened women’s economic empowerment;
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
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- Master’s degree in media/communication studies, journalism, public relations or other related social sciences with at least 3 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in public relations, communications or advocacy, preferably in social and gender issues.
OR - Bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least 6 years of relevant experience
Experience:
- Experience of designing and implementing media and communications strategies, particularly in relation to gender issues and priorities
- Experience launching public advocacy campaigns (print and electronic media) including on gender-related themes
- Experience of building communications partnerships and working with press and media establishments
- Experience of writing and managing content for publications, websites and social media sites
- Demonstrated initiative taker and innovator
Language Requirments:
- Fluency in English both in speaking and writing.
- Knowledge of the other UN working language is an asset.
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Deadline: February 22, 2021
Job Features
Job Category | Administration/ Office/ Operations |