Communication Analyst [JOB DUTY STATION: New Delhi, NOB]

Organizational Setting

Applicants for vacancies in the National Professional Officer (NPO) category should be nationals of the country in which the position is located.

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger. It does so by investing in rural people. IFAD finances programmes and projects that increase agricultural productivity and raise rural incomes, and advocates at the local, national and international level for policies that contribute to rural transformation.

Job Role

The incumbent leads communications for their field office and the countries for which it is responsible, providing professional guidance on communications and support to the development and implementation of IFAD's external and internal communication strategies, adapting them to the context where they operate. They contribute to the effectiveness and staff awareness of core corporate initiatives and priorities, while increasing outreach and visibility through media, acting as IFAD representatives to the UN country communications group, liaising with project communication officers and other channels. They work collaboratively with the other colleagues across COM and at country level to develop compelling stories that promote IFAD's work and ensure consistency, cohesion and synergy in IFAD's overall strategic communications approach.

Education:

• Level - Advanced university degree from an accredited institution in a technically relevant area. The advanced university degree may be substituted by a first university degree and at least four (4) additional years of relevant professional experience over and above the minimum number of years of experience as stipulated below.
• Areas - Communications, Journalism, Social Sciences or other relevant discipline

Degree must be an accredited institution listed on https://www.whed.net/home.php

Experience:

• At least four (4) years progressively responsible professional experience in communications in an international organization or media or communications organization.
• Position-specific experience: Ability to do all-around communications (writing, media, social media, digital, visual etc.) an asset

Languages:

• Required: English (4 - Excellent)
• Desirable: French, Spanish, or Arabic (3 - Good)

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Deadline for applications: 7 January 2025 (23.59 CET Rome)