Job title: Communications Analyst, fixed-term appointment (NO-A)

Level: NOA

Job ID: 34657

Location: Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

Full/Part time: Full-time

Fixed term/Temporary: Fixed-term

Rotational/Non Rotational: Non-rotational

Duration: One year, renewable

The Position:

Located in the UNFPA Country Office (CO) in Turkmenistan and under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Head of Office, the Communication Analyst advances UNFPA mandate and Country Programme priorities by means of external communication, advocacy and progamme communication strategies. The Communications Analyst maintains collaborative relationships with all programme and project staff at the CO. Internal contacts include the Head of Office, Programme Analysts, Programme Manager and the CO’s programme/ technical team and operational teams the Regional Communication Advisor and other colleagues in UNFPA (both at HQ and country level) working on communication and advocacy issues. External contacts include other UN agencies in country and counterparts in Country programme activities.

Job Purpose: The Communications Analyst will advise on and assist in developing and implementing the Country Office’s External Communications and Advocacy, and Programme Communication strategy/plan, including by analyzing relevant political, social and economic developments.

Qualifications and Experience

Education:

Advanced degree in communications, journalism, public relations or related social science field.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Prior experience in the field of communication and advocacy on social issues, media relationship management, digital media, resource mobilization and communication for behavior and social change are considered as an advantage.
• Demonstrated knowledge of communication approaches, tools and methodologies.

Languages:

Fluency in oral and written English, Russian and Turkmen is required

Deadline: 01 December 2023 (08:00 EST).

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