Communications Associate

Background

Duties and Responsibilities

II. Organizational Context

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 works in Brazil to make the vision of the Sustainable Development Goals a reality for women and girls and stands behind women’s equal participation in all aspects of life, focusing on three strategic priorities:

1. Women lead, participate in, and benefit equally from governance systems

2. Women have income security, decent work, and economic autonomy

3. All women and girls live a life free from all forms of violence

The UN Women Country Programme in Brazil is implemented in line with the national development priorities, as well as in line with the international human rights standards and commitments on gender equality and empowerment of women, of which Brazil is signatory, including the UN Human Rights Treaties, such as CEDAW, CERD, as well as with Beijing Platform for Action, Durban Action Plan and Agenda 2030, as well as the UN Security Council Resolutions on Women, Peace and Security.

UN Women also coordinates and promotes the UN system’s work in advancing gender equality, and in all deliberations and agreements linked to the 2030 Agenda. As part of the United Nations Country Team, leads the Inter-Agency Thematic Group on Gender, Race and Ethnicity, and actively contributes to the other UN inter-agency mechanisms.

Under the overall guidance of the Representative and reporting to the Communications Analyst, the Communications Associate simplementation of the communications and advocacy strategies to increase the standing and awareness of UN Women with upports campaign management, the formulation and partners, the media and the public. The Communications Associate promotes a client-oriented approach in UN Women.

III. Key Functions and Accountabilities 

1. Provide coordination support in the delivery of UN Women Brazil Country communications and advocacy strategy: 

• Provide inputs and background information for the implementation of the Brazil Country Office’s communication strategy; 

• Provide support to communications and advocacy campaign management by organizing roundtable discussions, press conferences, and other publicity events and providing inputs to briefing materials and press releases;  

• Provide support to programme and other areas of the Brazil Country Office on UN Women corporate communications guidelines and printing norms;  

• Track and monitor print and social media and report relevant information to senior staff to inform strategy development.  

2. Provide coordination support to the development of CO/MCO’s advocacy materials: 

• Identify storylines and achievements within the Brazil Country Office for online and print publications;   

• Draft press releases, articles, key messages and other advocacy materials;  

• Support the translation, adaptation, or rewriting of information received for the local context; disseminate materials to appropriate stakeholders;  

• Support the publication of materials for final approval; maintain relationships with printers/ publishers;   

• Maintain library/ database of reference materials, photos, and digital assets;  

• Follow guidelines from RO/HQ.   

3. Provide support in the management of the CO/MCO’s social media presence and website: 

• Identify stories, and provide input to the development of content for the Brazil Country Office website and social media channels;  

• Update the website and social media channels, ensure consistency in branding;   

• Research, compile and produce reports on web statistics on a regular basis and electronic surveys, as required;  

• Maintain files, databases, and systems relevant to the Brazil Country Office digital presence.     

4. Facilitate knowledge management and sharing: 

• Contribute to the identification of best practices and lessons learned;  

• Organize trainings and workshops on communication practices;  

• Provide/ exchange information with HQ and RO, MCO and other COs 

5. Other: 

• Provide support on special web/digital/media projects undertaken by the Brazil Country Office.  

6. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Competencies

IV. Competencies 

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 this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies:  

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES: 

• Ability to create, edit and present information in clear and presentable formats, using appropriate IT functionality  

• Strong event planning skills  

• Strong Campaign Management Skills 

• Strong knowledge of social media and communication strategies and methods  

• Ability to identify relevant events and stories and communicate them to a mass audience  

• Strong multimedia skills

Required Skills and Experience

V. Recruitment Qualifications 

Education and Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Marketing, Public Relations or equivalent is required 

• Post-Graduation course (Lato sensu or stricto sensu) or additional 4 years of relevant experience to the post, beyond the requirement 

Experience:

• At least 4 years of progressively responsible experience in providing support to campaign design and delivery, formulation and implementation of internal and external communications, advocacy strategies and related plans;  

• Experience Working with advertising agencies, international organizations or civil society organizations will be considered an asset 

• Experience producing materials for human rights or women’s empowering campaigns will be considered an asset 

• Experience in the use of specialized communications software for content production, such as Adobe Suite or video editing softwares will be considered an asset. 

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Portuguese is required.  

• Knowledge of Spanish is desirable. 

VI. Recruitment Process Application

1. All candidates must complete the online applications at UNDP Jobs website –  

2. Complete, sign and attach the UN Women Personal History form (P-11) in English, which can be downloaded from   

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NOTE: 

• Applicants that do not complete the online application and send the supporting documents will not be considered. 
• Applicants that fail to provide evidence of the information given in the online form and/or P-11 form will be disqualified. 
• Due to the large number of applications received, only the selected applicant(s) will be notified. 
• Applicants with employment in public institutions will need to present evidence of leave without pay. 
• Applicants must be Brazilian nationals. 

Diversity and Inclusion  

At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.   

If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.   

UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)