Communications Advisor

Under the overall guidance of the Country Representative, the consultant will provide the Senior Management of the Country Office, relevant programme teams, as well as partners including the governments at all levels, the donors, and the NGO partners technical advice and produce relevant communication products, while supporting programme teams to develop and implement communication plans in timely, effective and impact manners. 

• Map out key stakeholders and audiences (including both supporters and vested interests) and analyze their positions and attitudes, as well as their level of influence to assess the feasibility of possible communication networks and their effectiveness in reaching target audiences.
• Assess the existing communication dynamics- such as how the stakeholders and target beneficiaries receive and process information, traditional forms of information dissemination practices, new media, and technology, social interaction, and others.
• Analyze media coverage and public perspectives on sexual and reproductive health and rights and recommend the most appropriate channels and platforms to promote the mandate of UNFPA.
• Evaluate the communication capacity of the relevant partner institutions and deliver capacity building programmes.
• Prepare key strategic policy documents including briefs, think pieces and op eds to consolidate UNFPA Nepal country office’s position as a leading policy and agenda setting agency in Nepal.
• Develop new programme proposals meeting requirements of the donors and partners in close partnership with the programme teams of the Country Office within a tight timeline. This will include drafting conceptual ideas and results-based project documents to create programming that assists position the country office in Nepal to respond to existing and emerging challenges in the three zero areas as well as humanitarian emergencies.
• Produce, in collaboration with country office thematic units, regular corporate results-based reports including at country office and programmatic levels and support update where required strategic approaches and risk parameters.
• Provide high-level policy-based content creation including political briefs, talking points, speeches and success stories and ensure consistent messaging that reflects UNFPA’s mandate and mission.
• Provide technical support to the Communication Analyst of the Country Office and the Senior Management to develop and update a communication strategy combined with a risk management system.
• Review and finalize all major external communication materials as well as knowledge products for consistent quality control in all communications of the Country Office.
• Develop a monitoring tool to collect data and measures of communication activities of the Country Office programmes.
• Work with thematic teams to conceptualize and implement communication strategies that increase the visibility of UNFPA’s work. This includes developing compelling content for print and digital platforms, media outreach, and advocacy campaigns to effectively engage stakeholders.
• Build English writing skill training every month to build capacity and skills of UNFPA staff, specially those working in provinces.

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

• Minimum master’s degree, in communications, journalism or related field is required while a PhD could be an asset.

Knowledge and Experience: 

• A thorough understanding of the UN system in general, and especially UNFPA’s mandate, policies, and operations.
• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in Communication for international development programmes and policies with international organizations.
• A strong and successful track record of leading on the development of project proposals and drafting of final project documents including outcomes, outputs, logical frameworks and risk assessments for a wide range of traditional and non-traditional donors in the three zero areas as well as humanitarian emergencies.
• Solid understanding of and ability to apply communication tools and techniques, including the ability to analyze and use research data / survey data.
• Extensive experience of government level external relations and a comprehensive understanding of donor funding requirements and priorities in Nepal.
• Extensive experience on requirements and trends of bilateral and multilateral development partners.
• Extensive experience in leading the drafting of corporate reporting at country office and programmatic levels showcases UNFPA’s results.
• Demonstrated track record of producing policy analysis, speeches, op eds, briefings, and situation analysis for high level representatives.
• Hands-on experience, in depth-knowledge and understanding of development issues, socio-political, economic, and cultural context of the South Asian countries.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in working with governments at national and sub-national levels on complex issues.

Languages: 

• Excellent writing and presentation skills in English

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