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Communications Analyst

Communications Analyst



Location :



Amman, JORDAN

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.
UN Women Jordan Country Office’s work is carried out in support of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan's Triple Modernization Agenda (the Political System Modernization, the Economic Modernization Vision and its Engendered Strategy, and the Public Sector Reform), the National Strategy for Women in Jordan (2020-2025), the second Jordanian National Action Plan for the Implementation of Security Council 1325 on Women, Peace and Security (2022-2025), and the Jordan Response Plan for the Syria Crisis and is grounded in the principles and targets contained in the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the Beijing Platform for Action. UN Women JCO implements its triple mandate by working with the government of Jordan to strengthen national systems and to develop laws and policies to advance gender equality and women's empowerment; by working with the Government of Jordan, civil society and the private sector to support the implementation of international and national commitments to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment; and by strengthening coordination of the UN System and Development Partners in support of gender equality in Jordan.
Reporting to the Communications Specialist and under the overall supervision of the Country Representative, and working in close collaboration with the Programme and Operations teams in the Jordan Country Office, the Communications Analyst will support the planning and implementation of communications and visibility strategies to well-position UN Women, its mandate and impact achieved with partners, the media and the public.

Duties and Responsibilities



1. Support the Jordan Country Office in the implementation of communications strategies and program-related visibility plans



Provide strategic inputs for innovative communication and visibility of programmatic priority areas in line with partners’ visibility requirements and prepare inputs to UN Women’s and partners’ quarterly and annual reporting on communication and visibility activities Capture programmatic impact and results of UN Women’s work in the field through development of diverse and innovative communication products Develop and execute tracking tools to assess progress and performance of the implementation of communications activities, tracking the Jordan Country Office media outreach for reporting purposes, informing outreach planning and strategies Support the organization of advocacy campaigns, events, and outreach initiatives with development of high-quality outreach material Lead the coordination of the UN Women annual Women Film Week

2. Provide communication advice and support to implementing partners



Sustain regular communications with implementing partners towards the development and implementation of communication plans Monitor progress on agreed communication plans with implementing partners and review draft materials received, guiding, and facilitating the finalization of content in alignment with UN Women, national and international partners’ branding guidelines, and visibility requirements Build and maintain a systematic database of communication materials developed by the Jordan Country Office, implementing and strategic partners for reporting and archival purposes Develop and disseminate communication tools, updates, and best practices among partners

3. Support the management and maintenance of the Jordan Country Office social media channels and website and produce communication materials for public outreach



Produce and translate text-based and audio-visual social media assets and posts through drafting captions, taking, and editing photographs and short videos for use across social media platforms, feature and news articles, impact stories, e-newsletters, briefs, media kits and other relevant outreach material for the Jordan Country Office’s social media channels and website, contributing to RO and HQ editorial series, as needed Support the maintenance of the website and ensure regular technical and editorial updates Support the review and manage the development and production of media content, including videos, briefs, and reports in alignment with corporate branding guidelines, contributing to RO and HQ’s audio and video library and coordinating the development of more complex visual assets, including videos Monitor comments received through social media channels, and prepare responses for the Representative’s clearance in line with UN Women’s social media guidelines, and in consultation with the CO team, drafting reports on trends and key insights

4. Coordinate media relations for the Jordan Country Office



Manage relationships with the media in Jordan, responding to inquiries and information requests and maintaining and updating relevant information and contact databases Support with organizing roundtable discussions, press conferences, and briefing sessions for press, as required, preparing press releases, articles, key messages, and other advocacy materials Monitor media reports online and in print and compile periodic media monitoring reports for sharing with staff Any other related tasks, as may be required or assigned by the supervisor

Competencies



Timely and quality substantive inputs to communication strategies, workplans and materials Timely monitoring and tracking of communication results Timely organization of key events Accurately edited and well written content Webpages are regularly maintained and updates Relationship with partners and stakeholders

Core Values:



Respect for Diversity Integrity Professionalism

Core Competencies:



Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues Accountability Creative Problem Solving Effective Communication Inclusive Collaboration Stakeholder Engagement Leading by Example
Please visit the link below for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies :

Functional Competencies:



Excellent communication skills: communicates sensitively, effectively and creatively across different constituencies Demonstrates very good understanding of and experience in communications and outreach Proven networking skills, and ability to generate interest in UN Women’s mandate Strong initiative-taker Very effective at multi-tasking Focuses on impact and results Interacts effectively with all levels of the organization, including senior management Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude Identifies opportunities and builds strong relationships with partners Demonstrates exceptional ability to remain calm, in control and good humored even under pressure and tight deadlines

Required Skills and Experience



Education and certification



Bachelor's degree in media and communications, journalism, international relations and/or related social science

Experience



At least 5 years of experience in communications, advocacy and/or public relations Excellent verbal and writing skills in English and in Arabic Experience in producing multimedia content including photographs, social media content and news articles Demonstrated interest in gender equality and women’s empowerment; experience in Jordan and/or the Arab States region will be considered an asset* Knowledge of relevant applications (MS Word, MS Excel, and related applications such as social media platforms, Hootsuite, T
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