Liaise with all relevant units of the Secretariat, including the Executive Office of the ADG (SC/EO), to ensure communication regarding the partnership between UNESCO and the UNESCO Special Envoy for Peace and Reconciliation, notably for his participation in UNESCO-led or UNESCO-sponsored events, including via video messages.
Support the partnership strategy of WPDI by preparing appropriate communication materials, including with a view to new synergies between WPDI and the Sciences Sector of UNESCO.
Drive development and implementation of the Communication strategy of WPDI on all touchpoints, i.e social media, website, newsletters, and print.
Build and manage specific communications plans for partners or events.
Draft and edit op-eds, articles, speeches, blog posts, press releases, human-interest stories, newsletters, media kits, and other advocacy/information materials for both web-based and traditional media.
Support the missions of the UNESCO Special Envoy for Peace and Reconciliation through the preparation of briefings and fact sheets.
Coordinate the preparation of high-visibility activities of WPDI, including campaigns and events.
Ensure quality and dissemination of reports and technical materials to heighten the visibility of the programs deployed by WPDI/UNESCO in its target countries.

Advanced University Degree (Master's or equivalent) in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or other relevant fields of study.
Minimum 5 years of relevant professional work experience in communications, print media, digital and social media, public relations, or other relevant fields of work.
Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, and reporting skills; Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various applications of MS Office and Google Workspace, and programs such as Adobe XD, InDesign, MailChimp; familiarity with database management and office technology equipment; Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.
Excellent knowledge of English, both spoken and written. Ability to work in French and/or Spanish would be a plus.

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Communication Officer

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