Senior Advocacy Associate,
UNOPS,
Closing Date: 14 May 2018
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REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
- Completion of the Secondary Education with certificate/ training in communication, marketing, advertising, international development or other related discipline.
- Minimum 7 years’ experience with 3 years of experience in relevant areas especially in Private Sector Fundraising, particularly advocacy, sales or marketing.
- Good knowledge of humanitarian assistance and UN environment.
- Knowledge of regional media and digital environment.
- Strong project management skills including planning and schedule creation.
- Understanding of audience analysis techniques and how to apply them.
- Relevant experience of developing communication initiatives to support fundraising programmes.
- Understanding of digital communications and marketing including social media.
- Knowledge of the UN system preferably with UNHCR or another UN Agency.
- Experience in multi-media production is an asset
- Relevant professional network established with key players in the regional media.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential
- Fluency in English and Arabic is essential
- Excellent negotiation skills
- High client orientation, networking and relationship-building skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills
- Desirable experience