How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.  UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. 

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

You would be responsible for:

a. Conceptualization of social media campaigns: Developing and proposing creative concepts for social media campaigns in alignment with UNFPA mandate in the area of gender equality and prevention of violence against women, 
b. Development of editorial content: Creating initial drafts for opinion pieces and articles to be published in traditional media outlets. These should articulate the UNFPA's mission, detail its programs, projects, and events, and aim to increase public understanding and engagement with UNFPA's work.
c. Promotional video conceptualization: Formulating brief concept outlines (synopses) for promotional videos, especially short-form content tailored for platforms like Instagram Reels. This task involves collaboration with the Communications Analyst to ensure alignment with communication objectives and aesthetic standards.
d. Story drafting for web stories: Identifying compelling stories emanating from UNFPA BiH’s programming activities, suitable for publication on both the UNFPA BiH and global websites.
e. Content drafting for programmatic web pages: Preparing content for inclusion on specific UNFPA BiH sub-pages dedicated to gender equality and prevention of violence against women,
f. Creation of promotional written material: Generating written content for various UNFPA promotional materials, including leaflets, posters, and merchandise such as notebooks, T-shirts etc. This task requires close collaboration with the Communications Analyst to ensure consistency in messaging and design.
g. Compilation of media and visibility reports: Craft comprehensive reports on UNFPA’s traditional media presence and visibility. This involves analyzing data and insights from media monitoring, provided by an external company, to assess the impact and reach of UNFPA’s media strategies.
h. Undertaking logistical and administrative arrangements required for the successful planning and delivery of events.
i. Raising requisitions for Comms related costs in ERP system.
j. Carry out any other duties as may be required by the Supervisor

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

• Completed secondary level education (high school or equivalent) is required.
• University degree in the field of journalism, communications, media, international relations or related is desirable. 

Knowledge and Experience: 

• Five (5) years of relevant experience in creation and distribution of 
  communication and digital content at the national level or two (2) years 
  of experience with a first level (or advanced) university degree.
• Demonstrated experience in creating social media content, especially for Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, as well as experience with new media executions, preferably with a non-government organisation 
• Knowledge and understanding of local and global digital landscape and trends 
• Experience with graphic design, ability to create designs for digital media purposes in open source graphic design programmes, such as Canva 
• Create shareable, compelling, visual contents blending video, photo, and effects to increase engagement and growth, including short videos and stories. 
• Ability to integrate PR/communication initiatives with social media Develop content to be used on different platforms; website, social media channels, email communication, newsletter, printed brochures, annual reports
• Actively engage with online audiences through digital channels; 
• Actively contribute to team creative brainstorming and keep abreast of new trends and creative ways to tell stories using a variety of media. 
• Creatively and consistently engage audiences on social media channels, through a wide range of social media activities including LIVES, polling, quizzing and challenges, primarily on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts 
• Monitor and engage on comments, posts and DMs and respond to requests accordingly 
• Perform other duties as required.
• Medium-scale coordination and administrative experience.

Languages: 

• Fluency in English and Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian is required

Required Competencies: 

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity, 
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, 
• Embracing cultural diversity, 
• Embracing change

Core Competencies: 

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
• Communicating for impact

Functional Competencies:

• Adaptability and flexibility
• Creativity
• Planning and organising
• Making decisions and exercising judgment
• Professionalism
• Self-management

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including leave days, health insurance and additional remuneration for pensions and social security obligations.

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and engagement of LSC personnel may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance and other administrative requirements. 

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or selection process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts. 

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