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Communications Director, Women and Population

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

Communications Director, Women and Population

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Overview

The Communication Director is responsible for strategic communications planning for the UN Foundation’s women and population program. He/she will also find and coordinate opportunities for strategic media partnerships and/or events to enhance the program’s goals, objectives, visibility and effectiveness.

Working Relationships

The Communications Director reports to the Vice President, Communications and Public Relations and is a member of the Public Affairs team and works concurrently as a member of the Women and Population team.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The Communications Director is responsible for creating and implementing the strategic communications efforts for the UN Foundation’s women and population program, and assisting with overall UN Foundation communications efforts, including:

  • Work with program director and public affairs team to develop, implement and manage strategic communications plans;
  • Write press releases, speeches, and presentations;
  • Work with the internet team to develop on-line content and emails;
  • Develop relationships with key national and international media focused on program areas;
  • Create media opportunities for the women and population program and senior Foundation leadership;
  • Work and coordinate with outside consultants, negotiating terms and contracts when needed;
  • Support the Vice President of Public Relations and Communications in the managing of overall Foundation communication efforts;
  • Work with the Public Affairs team and program staff on campaigns to keep branding and messaging consistent on and offline;
  • Liaise closely with the teams managing public affairs and advocacy related to this issue area;
  • Support and coordinate with grassroots campaigns managed by the United Nations Foundation that work on behalf of women and girls;
  • Maintain regular contact with communications colleagues in the UN system and general community who work on these issues;
  • Supervise the daily activities of Public Affairs Associate;
  • Draft, review and coordinate online content with the online team and prepare material for associated websites and social media channels;
  • Other duties and projects as assigned and/or requested.


Qualifications

  • A minimum of 5 years experience in communications and/or public relations and media relations;
  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or public relations;
  • An interest in and passion for global campaigns related to women and population issues;
  • Proven ability to develop, pitch and achieve placement in media outlets;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication a must;
  • Ability to learn quickly, juggle projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines;
  • Sound judgment and attention to detail a must;
  • Team player a must;
  • Knowledge and / or relationships with the international women’s community a plus;
  • Familiarity with UN, international, and nonprofit issues a plus.


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=2001702

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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