Communication Strategist

The United Nations Population Fund seeks a Communication Strategist to lead the implementation of its corporate communications strategy in Bangladesh. This role is responsible for designing, managing, and facilitating the execution of the Country Office's communications and publication strategies.

The United Nations Population Fund is a global organization working to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. Our strategic plan focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation, and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is at the heart of our workforce.

This position offers an attractive remuneration package, including a competitive net salary of $93,000 per annum plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable. The successful candidate will be based in Dhaka, Bangladesh and work closely with the UNFPA Representative and the country team to capture and communicate key knowledge from our country-wide work.

The Communication Strategist will provide substantive communication support regarding UNFPA Bangladesh focus areas, such as sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender, adolescent and youth, humanitarian, population, and development. You will manage the feedback loop, harvesting and systematizing UNFPA Bangladesh's lessons learned, and infuse these back to effective programming and operations.

• Develop and implement communication/advocacy strategies and initiatives based on corporate communications strategy;
• Craft user-friendly and concise online communications and advocacy messages;
• Contribute to the quality production of advocacy and knowledge products;
• Develop a series of ongoing activities to facilitate dialogue and create a strategy for effective evidence-based advocacy;
• Provide communication support to the Representative (OpEds, speeches, media engagement support) and programme teams;

The ideal candidate will have:

• An advanced university degree in digital communications, educational technology, journalism, public relations, or related fields;
• A minimum of 5 years professional experience in the field of advocacy and online communications, web publishing, electronic networks or related fields;
• Knowledge and expertise in UNFPA mandate areas a distinct advantage;
• Experience working in a multicultural and web-based environment;
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage online applications;
• Demonstrated team player in an international team environment;
• Excellent English language writing and editing skills;
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills;

We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career growth and professional development. If you are a motivated and results-driven individual who is passionate about making a difference, we encourage you to apply.