Official Job Title: |
Programme Associate on Advocacy/Communications Duty Station: Uzbekistan, Tashkent |
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Grade (Classified) |
GS-7 |
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Post Number: |
00012122 |
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Post Type: |
Rotational Non-Rotational |
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Duration: |
One year initially |
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Organizational Unit: |
UNFPA Uzbekistan Country Office |
1. Organizational Location
The Programme Associate on Advocacy/Communications position is located in the Uzbekistan country office. Under overall guidance of the Representative and the direct supervision of the Assistant Representative, the Programme Associate on Advocacy/Communications provides significant input into planning and implementing the country office’s advocacy/communication efforts. |
2. Job Purpose
The Programme Associate substantively contributes to the development and implementation of the Country Office advocacy and communication strategy. The Programme Associate applies established systems and procedures and assists in the creation of substantive knowledge by compiling, synthesizing and analyzing information relevant to population dynamics, reproductive health and gender issues in the context of country office’s advocacy/communication efforts. S/he is instrumental in facilitating programme implementation using and developing appropriate mechanisms and systems and ensuring compliance with established procedures. |
3. Major Activities/Expected Results
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4. Work Relations
The Programme Associate maintains collaborative relationships with all programme and project staff at the country office. Internal contacts include the Assistant Representative, the Programme Analysts, the country office’s programme/technical team, and the country office’s administrative management team. |
5. Job Requirements
Education: Bachelor degree in social sciences, preferably in communications. Knowledge and Experience:
Required Competencies: Values: · Exemplifying integrity · Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system · Embracing cultural diversity · Embracing change Core Competencies: · Achieve 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 Skill Set: · Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda · Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships · Delivering results-oriented programmes · Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilization Languages: Fluency in oral and written English, Russian and Uzbek. Link for application: Link |