Career in Nepal| Communications and Media Specialist

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Career Level: Senior Level
No. of Vacancy: 1
Experience: - Years
Views: 537
Apply Before: 2022-01-31 (Closed)

Offered Salary: Negotiable
Gender: Both
Driving License: No
Education Preference: Bachelor in Mass Communication & Journalism

Job Description:

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is a voluntary-funded international organization with a presence in over 150 countries, including Nepal. UNFPA is guided by the Programme of Action of the 1994 Cairo International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the Sustainable Development Goals. Its mission is to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.
The work of UNFPA is based on the premise that all human beings are entitled to equal rights and protections. We focus on women and young people because these are groups whose ability to exercise their right to sexual and reproductive health is often compromised. Our work is informed by an understanding of population dynamics, human rights and cultural sensitivity.
Application deadline: Friday, 4 February 2022, 5 pm Nepal Time
Duration: One year (renewable)*

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Substantive knowledge and practical experience in communication strategy development, including demonstrated expertise implementing visibility communications or media projects;
Strong media contacts and proven success pitching stories to media outlets;
Knowledge and expertise in UNFPA mandate areas a distinct advantage;
Excellent research and writing skills, with experience writing reports, newsletters, and program updates;
Excellent understanding of web production, social media, and multimedia tools;
Intimate knowledge and ease of navigation of traditional and new digital and social media;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
Demonstrated team player in an international team environment;
Prior experience in the multilateral system is an asset but is not mandatory.

Education + Experience

Advanced Degree in the field of Media/Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or equivalent professional experience in the communications areas, combined with an Advanced Degree in a relevant discipline.
At least five years of increasingly responsible professional experience at the national or international level in media/communications, journalism, public relations, political science, or development work in a relevant discipline.

Apply Instruction:

UNFPA has established an electronic application management system. This allows applicants to create a candidate profile, which can be updated regularly and submitted for more than one vacancy.

A full job description of the position can be accessed at https://erecruit.partneragencies.org and only applications using this link will be accepted.

Download the Step by Step Guide to Applying in the E-Recruit System of UNFPA at https://www.unfpa.org/resources/step-step-guide-applying-jobs-unfpa. Please print out the Guide for your reference during the registration and application process.

Notice: There is no application, processing or other fees at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, embracing diversity in all its forms, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities for all, including persons with disabilities.