LEADER IN REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is an international development agency that promotes the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity. UNFPA supports countries in using population data for policies and programmes to reduce poverty and to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every birth is safe, every young person is free of HIV/AIDS, and every girl and woman is treated with dignity and respect.

THE UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND IN MOLDOVA
announces the vacancy of

COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATE
(SC-6)

Under the general direction, guidance and supervision of the UNFPA Programme Coordinator the UNFPA Communication Associate supports the formulation and implementation of the communications and advocacy strategies to increase the standing and awareness about  UNFPA’s mandate with partners, the media and the public at large. This assignment is part of the implementation of the UNFPA component under the UNHSTF funded project “Protection and Empowerment of Victims of Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence in Moldova”. The Communication Associate also provides support for the implementation of communication and advocacy activities in the framework of the Country Programme implemented projects.

Requirements:
Successful candidates should have a University Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or other related areas. We expect a minimum of 4 years of relevant responsible experience in providing communication packages to promote the activities of international development organization. Previous work experience in UN and/or international environment is an asset.
UNFPA offers an attractive compensation package commensurate with experience.  Both men and women are equally encouraged to apply.
Interested persons are invited to submit their application letters and duly completed Personal History Form (P11) with the mark “Application for UNFPA Communication Associate position” by 31 January 2011, 17:30 (local time) to the following email address: office@unfpa.md

Only those short listed will be contacted.

Terms of Reference

Failure to submit a duly completed P11 form, as well as false representations on this form, shall constitute sufficient grounds for withdrawal of further consideration of the application. All information provided in the Personal History Form (11) form will be treated as strictly confidential