UNV Communications Assistant

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Programme Coordinator or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Communications Assistant will:

1. Provide administrative support in the development and implementation of a coherent Women Peace and Security (WPS) communications and advocacy plans

• Provide background information for the development of the WPS programme communication strategy;
• Provide logistical support to advocacy efforts and campaigns by organizing roundtable discussions, press conferences, and other publicity events and providing inputs to briefing materials and press releases, as necessary.

2. Provide administrative support to the development of Women Peace and Security advocacy materials

• Gather identifying storylines and achievements within the WPS portfolio;
• Draft press releases, articles, key messages and other advocacy materials;
• Provide administrative support to the program;
• Review translations, contact with printers and other suppliers to ensure production;
• Maintain library/ database of reference materials and photos;
• Follow media and communications guidelines from UN Women.

3. Provide support in the management of the WPS related content on social media and website

• Gather information for the development of content for the UN Women’s Lebanon page under the Regional Office and social media channels;
• Update the UN Women Lebanon page and social media channels, as required;
• Maintain files, databases, and systems relevant to the WPS programme’s digital presence.

4. Provide media relations support to the Women, Peace and Security team

• Provide daily monitoring of traditional media and social media on gender within a WPS framework and produce regularly research briefs on pressing women’s rights and gender issues;
• Maintain and update database of relevant press in country;
• Respond to requests for information, as delegated;
• Gather and compile inputs for talking points.

5. Facilitate knowledge management and sharing

• Contribute to the identification of best practices and lessons learned;
• Support in the organization of trainings, events and workshops;
• Provide support to the development of gender knowledge products;
• Provide and exchange information with HQ and RO, and other programmes within UN Women Lebanon.

6. Other

• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor;

• Provide support on special web/digital/media projects undertaken by UN Women in Lebanon.