Communications Analyst, EIF

Key Functions and Accountabilities:

Plan, update and implement communication, outreach/advocacy strategies and plans

• Analyze the EIF’s communications and advocacy requirements, and contribute to the development and regular updating of communication and outreach strategies ensuring the integration of a gender perspective from the standpoint of Security Institutions
• Support the integration of communication, advocacy and outreach strategies into project proposals and other initiatives
• Research, monitor and analyze relevant media and social media coverage, and draft reports
• Coordinate EIF campaigns and support campaigns and special events led by Security Institution fund recipients
• Provide communications and advocacy advice and guidance to EIF Fund recipients globally

Coordinate and implement the development and dissemination of EIF advocacy materials 

• Develop communication instruments and materials, including drafting speeches and briefing materials for UN Women leadership
• Identify and propose information opportunities, activities, approaches and platforms and partners
• Support the production and dissemination of EIF publications, including annual reports and newsletters, as well as press releases, web and social media content 
• Manage the translation, adaptation, rewriting, printing and dissemination of publications and audio-visual materials 
• Conduct interviews and contribute to the development of feature stories, advocacy content, and thought leadership pieces that showcase the EIF’s results, strategic value, and impact

Plan and coordinate media relations and online presence for the EIF

• Coordinate all EIF program and project announcements and communications 
• Maintain, and proactively update the EIF’s contact database 
• Liaise with journalists and UN media and communications teams  to support global media engagement
• Organize media interviews, press conferences and briefing sessions for press media
• Manage the EIF’s social media accounts in line with corporate social media policy

Build and maintain partnerships and maintain relations with donors

• Support project focal points during the project lifecycle including document reviews, drafting project summaries, and meeting minutes
• Identify and develop new communication partnerships and alliances to enhance visibility
• Liaise with EIF stakeholders and partners and undertake outreach to governments, women’s military and police networks, civil society organisations and other groups to ensure information on the EIF’s programming, results and impact reaches the public and donors
• Support resource mobilization through the preparation of presentations and communications materials for potential donors

Facilitate knowledge building and sharing 

• Regularly upload information including news, updates, and resources to EIF knowledge management systems.
• Upload information to knowledge management systems on a regular basis, including news, updates, and resources
• Draft talking points as required and maintain a library of talking points
• Establish and implement standard operating procedures on communications and advocacy for EIF project recipients
• Identify and incorporate best practices, emerging and identified lessons directly into EIF guidelines and manuals

Perform other communications-related duties, as required, to support the effective delivery of the EIF’s mandate and the overall functioning of the EIF Secretariat.

Competencies :

Core Values:

• Integrity;
• Professionalism;
• Respect for Diversity.

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
• Accountability;
• Creative Problem Solving;
• Effective Communication;
• Inclusive Collaboration;
• Stakeholder Engagement;
• Leading by Example.

Functional Competencies:

• Ability to communicate clearly, sensitively, and effectively across diverse audiences and stakeholders
• Strong presentation, networking, and advocacy skills
• Proven experience developing and implementing communications strategies across media, digital, and social platforms
• Good editorial judgement with political awareness and sensitivity to context
• Ability to analyse and interpret communications data and apply strategic thinking
• Proficiency in digital tools, including social media platforms, graphic design software, and MS Office
• Understanding of production, design, and photography standards for content development
• Knowledge of the UN system and inter-agency coordination mechanisms
• Awareness of gender equality, women’s empowerment, and human rights issues, including barriers to women’s participation in the security sector
• Familiarity with international peace and security, including UN peacekeeping and security sector institutions

Recruitment Qualifications:

Education and certification:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in communications, public relations, journalism or relevant field is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Experience:

• At least 2 years of professional work experience at national or international level in public relations, communications or advocacy is required.
• Knowledge of women, peace and security and gender responsive approaches to UN peacekeeping is highly desirable. 
• Experience in social media and media relations is required.
• Experience in using MS Office, web-based management systems, and spreadsheet/database tools is required.
• Experience in drafting and producing content for social media, websites, publications, newsletters, annual reports, and project documents is required.
• Experience in using graphic design tools including InDesign and Illustrator is desirable.
• Experience working in gender equality and at the international level is highly desirable.