Background
In 2012, UNWomen/Albania developed a communication strategy to ensure higher visibility to its mandate, activities and results. Among the main recommendations made in the strategy was the need to ensure a systematic and strategic coverage of UNWomen/Albania activities.
In 2013, UNWomen adopted a new programme that gears around the following areas:
- Women’s leadership and political participation
- Women’s economic empowerment
- Gender Responsive Budgeting
- Gender mainstreaming
- Violence against women
- Statistics
During this year, UNWomen will organize a series of events such as launching, study visits, conferences, campaigns, trainings, and field visits that will held in Tirana and outside Tirana and that will require adequate media coverage and visibility. Moreover, UNWomen will also regularly contribute with notes and short articles related to UNWomen/Albania mandate, activities and results reached to 3 websites (UN Albania, UNWomen/Region and UNWomen HQ) and the Donors’ newsletter of DSDC (Albania).
In light of these needs, UN Women/Albania is recruiting a National Media Expert to support UNWomen outreach and communication in Albania.
Competencies
- The expert should be author of publications and/or different articles in public media or other mediums and have experience and proven records in preparing reports, guidelines or similar;
- Solid analytical, writing and communication skills in both Albanian and English;
- Ability to work in an independent manner and organize the workflow efficiently;
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Advanced university degree in journalism, social sciences, public relations, development studies, gender studies or similar
Work experience:
- A minimum of 5 years expertise and demonstrated experience in the field of media and public relations;
Language Requirement:
- Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills in English.
Other qualifications:
- Familiar with gender and human rights messages and theories, publications or work on these areas would be considered an asset;
- Previous experience or familiarity with the UN system is considered an asset.
Application Deadline : 11-Mar-13
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