Communication Officer

• Liaise with all relevant units of the Secretariat to ensure communication regarding the partnership between UNESCO and the UNESCO Special Envoy for Peace and Reconciliation
• Support the partnership strategy of WPDI by preparing appropriate communication materials
• Drive development and implementation of the Communication strategy of WPDI on all touchpoints
• Build and manage specific communications plans for partners or events
• Draft and edit op-eds, articles, speeches, blog posts, press releases, human-interest stories, newsletters, media kits, and other advocacy/information materials
• Support the missions of the UNESCO Special Envoy for Peace and Reconciliation through the preparation of briefings and fact sheets
• Coordinate the preparation of high-visibility activities of WPDI, including campaigns and events
• Ensure quality and dissemination of reports and technical materials to heighten the visibility of the programs deployed by WPDI/UNESCO in its target countries

• Advanced University Degree (Master's or equivalent) in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or other relevant fields of study
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional work experience in communications, print media, digital and social media, public relations, or other relevant fields of work
• Excellent oral and written skills
• excellent drafting, formulation, and reporting skills
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• culturally and socially sensitive
• familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various applications of MS Office and Google Workspace, and programs such as Adobe XD, InDesign, MailChimp
• familiarity with database management and office technology equipment
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision
• ability to work with tight deadlines
• Excellent knowledge of English, both spoken and written

Ability to work in French and/or Spanish