Communications and Outreach Specialist - Home-Based, Part-time (60%)

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Responsibilities

  • Lead and advise on strategic external communications and resource mobilization efforts in close collaboration with the Director of the GDF Secretariat.
  • Plan and elaborate communication needs assessments for the GDF Technical Secretariat.
  • Design, implement, and oversee integrated communication and outreach strategies that align with GDF’s global objectives and ensure high visibility and stakeholder engagement.
  • Work closely with focal points to ensure communication strategies support achievement of targets and are inclusive to persons with disabilities.
  • Develop a yearly communications action plan in line with the overarching strategy.
  • Manage and strengthen the public image and strategic positioning of the GDF across global platforms and with OPDs, Donors, Governments and other key stakeholders.
  • Elaborate and implement the GDF publications strategy and plan based on the corporate publications policy.
  • Identify and develop storylines for publications and substantive articles that contribute to and generate conversations on key issues.

Requirements

  • Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Communications, Journalism, or a related field is required. Or a first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas stated above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
  • Minimum of 7 years (with master’s degree) or 9 years (with bachelor’s degree) relevant experience in designing, implementing, managing and monitoring communication and outreach strategies in multicultural environments.
  • Proven professional experience in organizing high-level events and producing communication materials that are fully accessible to persons with diverse disabilities (visual, hearing, cognitive, motor, etc.), ensuring equal access, understanding, and engagement.
  • Proven experience managing budgets and performance of consultants and/or vendors.
  • Proven experience engaging with organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) at global, national, and local levels.
  • Language requirements: Fluency in English is required; working knowledge of additional UN official languages considered an asset.
  • Travel: this position is home-based; may be required to undertake official travel; travel expenses covered according to policy

Preferred

  • Expertise in audience segmentation, message tailoring, and strategic framing to effectively engage targeted stakeholder groups
  • Proficiency in IT software (Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace)
  • Strong content production and curation experience to produce accessible communication assets across formats: audiovisual production, social media posts, infographics, press releases, blogs, newsletters, fact sheets, human-interest stories, leaflets, banners
  • Expertise in graphic design, including use of Adobe Creative Suite
  • Expertise in website management and optimization, particularly Wordpress and Moodle (including SEO, UX, content updates, and e-learning management)
  • Expertise in photo production and editing
  • Experience in donors research and analysis of investment and funding trends
  • Experience in resource mobilization

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