The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is looking for a suitably qualified Malaysian to fill the following position:
Communications, Resource Mobilization and Partnership Consultant
Scope of Work:
The consultant will play a vital role in leading the execution of the Communications and Resource Mobilisation and Partnership Strategy, support opportunities with the Strategic Innovative Facility, establishment and acceleration in coordinating and supporting communication, media and fundraising and partnerships activities around key project priorities and events in the areas of sexual and reproductive health, gender and population and development. This can include enhancing strategic private sector and individual fundraising, leadership and guidance to curate and care for donors and partners and contribute competency development, training and development of staff skills and capacities. Communications support includes targeting to change public social norms, building advocates for the issues among key stakeholders such as young people, parliamentarians and other important public figures; strengthening collaborations/campaigns with other like-minded agencies with common goals; and building strategies to advance goals with policy makers.
The detailed TOR is attached.
Requirements:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s) in communications, media relations, journalism or relevant social sciences.
- At least 5 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in communications, advocacy, social marketing, resource mobilisation and partnerships, or other relevant fields;
- Substantive knowledge and practical experience in communications and partnerships strategy development;
- Knowledge of donor policies and procedures is a distinct advantage;
- Experience in editing/reviewing of donor agreements and reports;
- Proven experience of managing partners or a strong track record of developing effective partnerships with donors, media and other stakeholders;
- Strong experience in digital and social media, including content creation, analytics, digital strategy and digital engagement;Excellent research and writing skills, with experience in writing reports, e-newsletters, fact-sheets, talking points, brochures, video production and developing multimedia web content;
- Diplomatic skills
- Experience in the use of office and creative software packages, good knowledge and experience in handling of web-based content management systems.
- Experience in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Presmiere Pro and Illustrator is strongly desirable;
- Field experience is strongly desirable;
- Social media savvy;
- Knowledge of the UN system particularly the ICPD mandate and understanding of the Malaysian context (political, socio–cultural and economic) is an advantage.
- Working experience within the United Nations or similar organizations is highly recommended.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and human relations skills
- Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia, Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage.
Application
Kindly send curriculum vitae and expected fees to govindasamy@unfpa.org.
Closing Date: Wednesday, 26th April 2023 (5pm, KL time)
