Communications Associate

The Communications Associate will be responsible for all communications activities related to the Vriddhi project.

As such, s/he will work with UNOPS project teams located in field offices and in Colombo in protection, project management, financial management, advisory services, grants management, ICT services, GIS, supporting artistic creation and other related areas of work.

In addition, s/he will have extensive working relationships with members of the civil society in Sri Lanka whose activities will be monitored by the incumbent as part of the grants awarded and services provisions by UNOPS. Under the supervision of the Programme Manager, the Communications Associate will ensure all communication activities are delivered as per UNOPS agreed policies, processes and standards.

S/he will have a high sense of integrity, confidentiality and the ability to engage sensibly with local stakeholders including local authorities, local partners and communities. This position is based in Colombo with extensive travel to field and project locations.

 Functional Responsibilities:

• Media Outreach & Information, Education & Communication (IEC) management
• Support to the digital and other media outreach of the program in a strategic manner
• To provide support in visibility to the Programme and its activities to stakeholders and the public.
• Provide support to manage all print, electronic and social media platforms to effectively disseminate the project activities and process documentation, reports for events and project activities conducted for donors.
• To provide support to the country manager in the collection of success stories from the  field with good pictures and videos.
• Support in preparing press briefs, notes, releases and liaise with the media wherever required.
• Documentation Support
• Assist in the development of technical specifications and terms of references for purchase of services and goods needed for delivery of print, and audio-visual communication materials.
• Assist in the preparation of requisitions, payment requests and other administrative documentation related to the communication activities.
• Support in preparation of project reports/ brochures/ fliers and other communication materials as necessary.
• Maintain physical inventory of all communication material procured and disseminated by the project.
• Support in incorporation of gender mainstreaming into the communication activities in accordance with the project objectives.
• Any other communication and/or related administrative support tasks.

Impact of Results :

• Publications are delivered to relevant audiences in a timely manner.
• An efficient filing and tracking system is maintained.
• Actions are followed up promptly and efficiently.

 Education/Experience/Language requirements:

Education:

• High School Diploma is required.
• Bachelor or  Masters degree in communications or related field (Media Studies, Journalism, Political Science, or International Relations) would be an asset  and may substitute some of the required years of experience.

Experience:

• Minimum 6 years of cumulative experience in communications and operations, preferably with an international organization are required.
• Good communication, confident writing, and good analytical skills are essential.
• Experience in creating and distributing e-newsletters and/or producing content for websites and social media in English is an asset.
• Experience /knowledge of web-based applications and Google Suite products especially google forms, sheets, docs and slides is an asset.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of Sinhala or/and Tamil is an asset.

Source: https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=29561#1