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Communications Director, Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves

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United Nations Foundation (UNF) / Better World Fund (BWF)

Communications Director, Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves

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Overview

The Communications Director for the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves (Alliance) is responsible for developing and executing the national and international communications strategies for advancing the goals of the Alliance program areas. S/he will be tasked with developing the communications strategy, creating a comprehensive communications plan, official statements, news releases, web content, and talking points for representatives of the Alliance, the UN Foundation and Alliance and UNF partners when delivering the message of the Alliance to a broader public audience. The responsibilities will also include developing and implementing the overall strategy for the communications aspects of current and forthcoming international cookstoves initiatives either coordinated or supported by the Alliance and its partners, The Communications Director for the Alliance will coordinate efforts with the other members of the communications team for the Alliance and the UN Foundation to work with other Communications Directors, UNF program directors and UNF partners within and beyond the UN system.

Working Relationships

The Communications Director for Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves is a member of UNF’s Public Affairs and the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves teams. He/she will report to the Vice President, Communications and Public Relations and will work as part of the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves team as the principal communications liaison.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute strategic communications plans (print, broadcast, periodicals, editorial boards, web and blog outreach) relevant to advancing the causes central to the work of the Alliance with a particular focus on high profile global media campaign strategies;
  • Manage consultant contracts;
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with communications counterparts at Alliance and UNF partner organizations globally and the United Nations;
  • Develop and implement strategy to communicate with specialty press, partner organizations and other target audiences about the Alliance ;
  • Develop relationships with international reporters, editorial writers and columnists so as to help advance promotion of the Alliance’s work on key causes;
  • Develop knowledge of and working relationships with relevant international and domestic broadcast media so as to help ensure that Alliance Secretariat representatives can be placed on radio and television as appropriate to advance UN causes;
  • Write talking points, event briefings, and press releases and organize press events;
  • Produce content and materials for the Alliance website;
  • Support the overall efforts of the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves and Public Affairs staff as directed.


Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience in the field of international communications including developing and managing international media campaigns. Knowledge of relevant UN agencies a strong plus;
  • Demonstrated working relationships with international media;
  • Excellent writing and editing skills;
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage several projects simultaneously. Must be a self-starter;
  • BS or BA required in communications, journalism, or a related field, with relevant Masters degree preferred;
  • Minimum of 5-7 years in public affairs, journalism or public relations with demonstrated experience in the areas of energy, environment, or development issues in an international context.


Contact Details

Contact:
Nick Bacon
Telephone:
703 638 3277
Email:
nbacon@unfoundation.org

Application Instructions

Please apply on-line at https://home2.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=2004352

All applicants must submit a cover letter - please save upload your resume and cover letter as one document - either .pdf or .doc.

Please contact Nick Bacon by email at nbacon@unfoundation.org with any questions.

UNF/BWF is an AA/EEO employer.
People of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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