Communication Consultant - National (SSA, Full-time) - UNIFEM Moldova

Background:

UNIFEM with funding support from Sida is implementing the program “Promoting Gender Equality in National Development Policies and Programs”. The program aims to address gender inequalities in the context of national efforts for poverty alleviation and public sector reform as means to guarantee human security and human rights for all citizens – men and women. The overall development objective of the program is to promote gender equality as a prerequisite for rights-based sustainable development in the context of the Millennium Development Goals, the National Development Strategy and EU aspiration of Moldova. The program will enhance national capacities in Moldova to realize commitment to gender-responsive good governance and poverty alleviation.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Coordinate UNIFEM strategy for CEDAW 30 anniversary, including UNIFEM “Say NO to Violence Against Women” campaign and UN Secretary-General’s Campaign to End Violence Against Women;
• Coordinate drafting of Gender newsletter;
• Coordinate all UNIFEM communication activities related to National Strategy on Gender Equality;
• Coordinate maintenance and update of UNIFEM and UN website as well as of the gender component of the website of MSPFC;
• Coordinate UNIFEM communication activities with donor partners.

Qualifications and skills required:

• Advanced degree in communications, public relations or other relevant areas;
• Professional background and skills in public communication with advanced knowledge of gender, basic human rights and international development with minimum 5 years of experience;
• Strong communication and writing skills in Romanian and English are required;
• Knowledge and experience of working in the Republic of Moldova in the field of communications and PR is required; an experience of working with International organization is an asset;
• Profound knowledge of media and media market in Moldova;
• Prior experience of developing and or participating in elaboration of communication plans and strategies is an advantage;
• Prior experience of applying international norms and standards in his/her  area to national and local contexts, including on gender equality (CEDAW, Beijing Platform for Action, CRC, EU Standards) is an advantage;
• Understanding of and experience with UN Programs, their development and implementation activities would be an advantage

Terms of Reference

Personal History Form (P11)

Interested persons should submit their application letters and duly completed Personal History Form (P11) with the mark "Communication Consultant/UNIFEM" by 3rd July 2009, 17:30 (local time) to the following e-mail: tatiana.buburuz@unifem.org.

Extended Deadline: 10 July 2009, 16:30 (local time)

Only those short listed will be contacted.