in regard to topics related to the programme to inform the office staff, operating a functional internal alert system;
Contribute to publication activities to ensure corporate brand and style is met.
C. Web Based Knowledge Management System
Maintain the Country Office webpage, including projects/programmes specific pages and based on corporate requirements in cooperation with the ICT staff;
Supervise and prepare content for the web site ensuring consistency of the materials;
Strengthen and maintain the Country Office's knowledge management system via working with programme managers and the M&E officer to ensure all knowledge products are catalogued and widely disseminated.
D. Sustainable Partnerships and Advocacy
Participate in the UN Communications Group;
Assist in evidence-based advocacy efforts for the country programme and broader ICPD agenda with national institutions and other UN agencies;
Pursue innovative ways to maintain and create new partnerships with government, non-government agencies, development partners and donors, private sector in communications related areas and maintain a continuous flow of information;
Create, promote and contribute to UNFPA global campaigns for local media that position UNFPA mandate and its country programme and influence on-going development work, based on current programmes and new initiatives;
Support advocacy initiatives such as the organization of roundtable discussions, press conferences, briefing sessions, interviews, launches;
Develop and maintain media contacts and networks, providing newsworthy information to public and donors to increase coverage and understanding of UNFPA mandate and UNFPA's work in the country, while ensuring coherence in public information activities and messages;
Contribute to annual reporting of the country programme and formatting and packaging of key materials for the donor in close collaboration with programme staff as required.
E. Provide strategic advocacy and communications advice to Senior Management
Liaise with the UNFPA Regional Office to keep the Country Office's communications work aligned with UNFPA's regional and global communications efforts;
Provide guidance and support to Senior Management in planning and implementing advocacy and communication activities that project UNFPA's branding and image accurately and effectively;
Cooperate with all teams within the Country Office to provide support for all advocacy and communication requirements including on population-specific issues such as ethnic minorities, rural communities, LGBTQIA+ and persons with disabilities;
Provide guidance to and liaise with all other personnel so that media and communications are integrated through their respective programmatic activities.
Any other activities/responsibilities as assigned by UNFPA.
Qualifications and Experience
Education
Advanced university degree in communications, media relations, journalism or relevant social sciences.
Knowledge and Experience
Minimum two (02) years of professional experience in communication, media, broadcast, media relations, or public relations, including building and maintaining relationships with journalists; researching stories; organizing press conferences; writing press releases and news for website and social media.
Experience of internal communications including communication of key corporate messages.
Experience of managing the production of printed material, including brochures, leaflets, briefing third party
designers/printers to ensure corporate brand and style is met.
Experience in managing websites and social media accounts.
Experience in planning and managing public events.
Proven ability to write and edit engaging news, stories, and feature articles, as well as compelling social media content.
Sound editorial judgement, analytical ability and sensitivity to the issues UNFPA addresses.
Good facilitation and coordination skills, demonstrated ability to work in an independent manner and meet tight deadlines.
High sense of responsibility. Tact, discretion, initiative and good judgment in dealing with staff members, partners and other stakeholders.
Proficient computer skills and experience with software packages essential to create compelling content (print/visual/online).
Photography and videography skills will be an asset.
Languages (beyond Vietnamese)
Fluency in English.
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