Communications Assistant For Lusophone/Spanish Speaking Countries

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Mission and objectives

Volunteering brings benefits to both society at large and the individual volunteer. It makes important contributions, economically as well as socially. It contributes to a more cohesive society by building trust and reciprocity among citizens. The United Nations Volunteers is the UN organization that supports sustainable human development globally through the promotion of volunteerism, including the mobilization of volunteers. It serves the causes of peace and development through enhancing opportunities for participation by all peoples. It is universal, inclusive and embraces volunteer action in all its diversity. It values free will, commitment, engagement and solidarity, which are the foundations of volunteerism.The United Nations Volunteer programme in Guinea Bissau involves volunteers in different projects around the country.

Context

The UNV Field Units (FU) are mainly accountable for the mobilization and placement of UN Volunteers in UN Agencies, Funds, and Programmes focused on peace, development, and humanitarian needs. The UNV Field Units represent and position UNV in the respective countries and bring UNV’s services and solutions closer to its partners from governments, UN entities, civil society, and private sector.For further information about the work of the UNV Programme, kindly visit https://www.unv.org/

Task description

The Communications Assistant will play a pivotal role in supporting UNV's communication efforts in Lusophone/Spanish speaking countries, acting as a focal point to coordinate activities across Sao Tome and Principe, Guinea Bissau, Cape Verde, and Equatorial Guinea. Under the daily supervision of the UNV Country Coordinator in Guinea Bissau and the overall coordination of the Regional Communication Analyst based in Dakar, the UNV Communication assistant will undertake the following tasks:Communication Coordination:Serve as the primary communication focal point for the assigned countries to support the regional communications plan, in line with UNV communications strategy• In consultation with UNV Field Units, coordinate and implement the regional communication plan and activities across the portfolio• Facilitate information sharing and collaboration among UNV Field Units (Programme Managers/ UNV Support Officers, Country Coordinators/Programme Assistants,) and the regional communications team• Ensure that communications activities are co-branded with UN Partners based on their mandates and UNV support• Support, monitor and report on international days celebrations in the portfolio, including International Volunteer Day (IVD)• Undertake communications-targeted in-country monitoring missions in consultation with the Country Coordinator and Regional Office Communications Analyst• Support targeted talent outreach activities through communications/advocacy, in consultation with the RO Talent Acquisition AnalystContent Creation and Storytelling:• In close consultation with the Regional Communications Analyst, support the development, disseminate engaging storytelling content, including articles, success stories, and case studies among UNV stakeholders (UN partners, UNV Field Units, UN Volunteers) in the portfolio countries.• Collect and document testimonials from targeted UN Volunteers and UN partners of the portfolio, highlighting their experiences and the impact of UNV contributions.• Create compelling narrative that showcase the contributions and achievements of UN Volunteers and the communities they serve for country specific newsletters, webpages, etc.• Ensure all content aligns with UNV guidelines and effectively communicate the organization's mission and values.Social Media Management:• Manage and update active social media accounts relevant to the portfolio.• In close consultation with the Regional Communications team, create engaging content, including posts, stories, and updates, to increase visibility of the UNV Programme and audience engagement.• Analyze social media trends and provide recommendations for enhanced online presence.• Prepare social media cards and tailored emails for application callsReporting and Analysis:• On a quarterly basis, report, provide a report on communication activities of the portfolio• Provide inputs and recommendations for regional communication reports and analyses.Results/Expected Outputs:Enhance Coordinated Communication in Key Regions: Achieve a 25% increase in the visibility of the UNV Programme across Sao Tome and Principe, Guinea Bissau, Cape Verde, and Equatorial Guinea through well-coordinated communication efforts.Produce Quantifiable Storytelling Content: Create and distribute at least one impactful storytelling content per country in the portfolio monthly, including articles and videos, demonstrating the effects of UN Volunteers with a target of 30% increase in audience engagement and reach.Elevate Social Media Engagement to Measurable Levels: Generate social media content leading to a 20% increase in audience engagement metrics, focusing on showcasing the mission and impact of UNV.Implement and Monitor Targeted Communication Plans: Develop and execute communication plans for key events and International Days, with a target of 15% improved audience interaction and feedback, emphasizing regional nuances and ensuring monitoring for effectiveness.Achieve Strategic Collaboration and Alignment: Establish a collaboration framework with UNV Field Units and Regional Office Dakar that enhances the effectiveness of communication strategies by 20% through increased alignment and shared objectives.Document and Amplify Volunteer Success with Clear Indicators: Collect and share at least one testimonials or success stories from UN Volunteers and partners per month across various media, aiming for a 25% increase in positive public feedback and media coverage.Promote Measurably Inclusive and Diverse Communication: Implement communication practices that increase content inclusivity and diversity by 30%, ensuring a more representative portrayal in all communications, with specific attention to gender inclusivity.Incorporating these specific targets and percentages provides clear, measurable goals that can be tracked and assessed, making the outputs more result-driven and quantifiable.