Education & Work Experience Master's Degree Other Criteria Bachelor’s degree in combination with an additional two years of experience in lieu of Master's

Participates in the formulation and implementation of strategies, communication and visibility plans, planning, development and provision of accurate and timely information to internal and external audiences with the objective of promoting awareness, understanding, support and respect for UNDP Egypt’s mission; Assist in the design and facilitate the implementation of a robust communication strategy and action plan aimed at increasing CO and implemented projects awareness, CO achievements, to strategically position UNDP Egypt as a thought leader among target audiences. Monitors and analyzes developments in the assigned country, public opinion and press, identifies issues and trends, and advises on appropriate communications plan. Works directly with relevant donors, partners, and UNDP implemented projects to ensure CO communication objectives are met. Actively seeking ways to improve communication across the organization. Assists in the strategic communication and organization of promotional, advocacy, or knowledge-sharing events for the CO. Provide or oversee logistical and administrative support. Participate in the training for the project personnel for further professional growth through active learning. Any other tasks as deemed necessary. Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination Public relations/Digital media: Ability to build and maintain an overall positive public image for the organisation, its mandate and its brand, while ensuring that individual campaigns and other digital communications and advocacy initiatives are supported in reaching the public Human-centred design: Ability to develop solutions to problems by involving the human perspective in all steps of the problem-solving process Communication: Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience Creative Direction and Copywriting: Ability to creatively communicate concepts in an engaging and simple way Campaign Management: Ability to produce and implement communications and advocacy campaigns which lead to impactful change
Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in communication, journalism, international relations, public administration, or related field is required, or A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Up to 2 years (with Bachelor’s degree) or Min. of 2 years (with Master’s degree) of relevant work experience in communication, preferably in a development context
Required Skills:
Professional work experience in communication, with a focus on advocacy, storytelling and media relations, preferably in a development context. Be fully proficient in Microsoft Office.
Desired Skills:
Experience in corporate communication, media, event and campaigns management. Ability in providing communication packages to promote the activities of international development organization. Microsoft Office, Web Content Management Software and Social Media tools experience. Previous work experience in the development sector such as the UN is an asset.
Languages:
Fully proficient in written and spoken Arabic and English (fluent).
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