Media & Communication Analyst

The Media and Communication Analyst designs, updates, coordinates, implements and monitors the communication strategy for the country programme. The position supervises the Digital Media and Communications Associate. 

You would be responsible for:

Communication:

• Assists in drafting and editing articles, talking points, press releases, human interest stories and other information materials;
• Coordinates with concerned programme teams to prepare background communication and promotional materials for briefings and visits of media, donors, senior government officials and other special interest groups;
• Develop good practices documentation and other knowledge products
• Help organize and generate public support for special events and activities to promote country programme goals, such as launching of the State of the World Population Report;
• Monitors the public perception of UNFPA in the country and recommends appropriate action to maintain a positive image for the organization;
• Assist in Planning, Managing and Synthesizing the reporting and editorial work for the Country office.

Coordination:

• Support the Representative and Deputy Representative in the programme coordination, knowledge management of the provincial offices and the UNFPA CO in Kabul, as well as with APRO and HQ.
• Support and strengthen the accountability systems of the provincial offices and the UNFPA CO in Kabul and monitor implementation
• Provide quality control and editing support to all internal and external reporting
• Coordinate and liaise with the different programme teams
• Liaise with external partners and donors
• Analyze media, conduct political and social environment screening
• Supports the coordination of the UNCT/UNDAF work

Donor Relations:

• Assists the Representative and the programme teams in developing partnerships with donor communities and other strategic partners in support of resource mobilization, including organizing donor meetings where needed;
• Works with the finance team to monitor the use of donor & other resources and facilitates the programme teams to report on results;

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education: 

• Advanced (Master’s) degree in or equivalent in Media Relations, Journalism, Publishing, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences or related field.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Two years of professional experience in the field of development and population activities, preferably in programme/project management.
• Prior work experience in communication, coordination and management of external relations is required
• Knowledge of current developments in the fields of Reproductive Health, Population and Development and Gender.
• Ability to research; analyze, evaluate and synthesize information.
• Ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form.
• Ability to proofread and correct English-language copy.
• Proven skills in communication and liaison functions.
• Relating, networking, persuading and influencing.
• Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment.
• Knowledge of computer systems and applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Languages: 

• Fluency in English and knowledge of the local languages (Dari and Pashto) is required

source: https://www.unfpa.org/jobs/national-position-media-communication-analyst-fta-nob-kabul-afghanistan