Communications Senior Officer

Dutystation: Yangon, Myanmar

Functional responsibilities

1. EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY:

Responsible for reviewing and recommending revisions in theExternal Communications Strategy, visibility guidelines and crisis communications plan for Access to Health Fund, ensuring alignment with the overall Access to Health Fund strategy (which prioritizes vulnerable populations in conflict-affected areas).This includes:

• Determining key messages for the Fund, and refining those messages over time based on evidence
• Assessing the effectiveness of the strategy and recommend refinements as necessary
• Harnessing new opportunities for the Fund in communications
• Coordinate resource needs for communication activities (budgeting)
• Maintain the monitoring and evaluation framework for communication activities.
• Regularly update and maintain the communications work pla

Coordinateand monitor the implementation of the Access to Health Fund External Communications Strategy. This includes:

• Ensuring appropriate visibility for Access to Health and its donors with all stakeholders
• Identifying and developing feature stories and other materials to facilitate global/regional advocacy when appropriate;
• Ensuring easy web-based access to information on Access to Health Fund policies and other information in accordance with the Fund’s principles of visibility and overall country context
• Coordinate and support team members on content development for the Access to Health Fund’s social media platforms and website in accordance with the Fund’s principles of visibility and overall country context
• Provide support to other units in the Fund Management Office and implementing partners to implement the Fund’s communications strategy and visibility guidelines
• Production of multimedia content.
• Plan and organise communications capacity strengthening activities for the Fund’s implementing partners (IPs) and ethnic health organisations/ civil society organisations (EHOs/CSOs)
• Guide program officers and IPs on appropriate communications approaches in line with the Communications Strategy and approaches

• Write newsletter and/or other internal communications products
• Provide information about the Fund to UNOPS MMOC and HQ
• Maintain risk communications plans adapted to the high-risk context and implement as necessary
• Coordinate internal knowledge management and gathering of lessons learned
• Organize events and other mechanisms to disseminate information (internal and external) based on lessons learned

5. SUPPORT TO THE FUND DIRECTOR’S OFFICE

Under the supervision of the Fund Director and/or guidance of the relevant Senior Management Team members:

• Maintain the Fund’s Risk Register and ensure the register is updated to reflect contextual changes
• Support the development of a delivery chain risk mapping for donors and other documents requested by donors
• Lead and/or contribute to the development of strategic papers and proposals/initiatives to advance program objectives and address emerging challenges
• Respond to corporate requirements and/or calls for information from UNOPS headquarters, regional office, and country director

6. TEAM MANAGEMENT:

• Facilitate the engagement and provision of high quality results and services of the team supervised through effective work planning, performance management, coaching, and promotion of learning and development.
• Provide oversight, ensuring compliance by team members with existing policies and best practices.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education

• Master’s degree preferably in one of the subjects of communication, media studies, journalism, international relations, public/media relations, public relations, event management, English or any other related field is required.
• A Bachelor's Degree in combination with 2 additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the Master’s Degree.

Work Experience

• At least 2 years of experience with a Master's degree (4 years with a Bachelor’s degree) in the area of communication, media studies, journalism, international relations, public/media relations, public relations, event management, English is required
• Prior experience working with donors/ multi-donor funds is desirable.
• Sound knowledge of UN regulations and rules is an asset.
• Prior experience of working in a multicultural environment is highly desirable
• Prior experience with donor reporting is highly desirable
• Prior experience in the field of public health is an asset.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (Google Suite Applications) is required.

Languages

• Fluency in English is required;
• Understanding of other UN and local languages is an advantage