Communications Manager At UNOPS

EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY:

Manage the review and refinement of the external communication strategy for Access to Health to ensure alignment with the overall Access to Health Fund strategy (which prioritizes vulnerable populations in conflict-affected areas), and effective implementation across platforms. This includes:

Determining key messages for the Fund, and refining those messages over time based on evidence
Assessing the effectiveness of the strategy and refining as necessary
Harnessing new opportunities for the Fund in communications
Managing resource needs for communication activities (budgeting); and
Managing communications approach and implementation of the ADB and Takeda Funded program communications in alignment with overall Access to Health Fund communications
Monitoring and evaluation framework for communication activities.

Manage the implementation of the Access to Health Fund External Communications Strategy. This includes taking the initiative to identify and seize opportunities in an independent, self-driven way to enhance the communications work of the Access to Health Fund.

Appropriate visibility for Access to Health and its donors with all stakeholders (including correct logo usage, appropriate media coverage both locally and internationally, assess the communications materials of Access to Health partners to ensure that they are appropriate and relevant to the communities in which they are used.)
Manage internal and external communications channels, including social media and website, staying attuned to global developments in web-based communications to ensure the Access to Health fund is up to date and following latest developments
Preparation of written and visual content for distribution to the press and website or other relevant channels, including articles, speeches, videos, brochures, newsletters and reports
Manage communications products, including the preparation of factsheets and materials needed for workshops, seminars, briefings, and events.
Identifying and obtaining feature stories and other materials to facilitate global/regional advocacy;
Easy web-based access to information on Access to Health Fund policies, board decisions, implementing partner details, types of actions funded, grant allocation, funding possibilities and sharing of Access to Health beneficiary stories;
Manage the Communications Unit workplan
Support the Takeda/ADB Communications Officer in the implementation of the Takeda and ADB Funded Program Communications Strategy (Takeda and ADB are a specific project within the Access to Health Fund)
Ensure maintenance of relevant contact lists and content libraries.
Manage brand awareness of Access to Health Fund, including raising awareness and managing the perception of the fund through localized messaging and brand management.
Evaluate effectiveness and impact of the Access to Health Fund’s publicity campaigns, events, website and social media
Provide Fund Board and donor missions with high-quality briefing kits before each visit
Manage the development of project communication materials to support donor agencies reporting to their constituencies
Coordinating the production of multimedia content.

REPORTING:

Manage the delivery of the Access to Health Fund Annual and Progress Report (content, writing, editing, layout, publishing) to deadline and specifications.
Manage the delivery of other fund board reporting requirements including ad hoc requests

EVENT MANAGEMENT AND CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT:

Organization of regular events to showcase Access to Health and its partners;
Organise logistics for communications-related field trips and events, including media and press.
Plan, design and implement capacity building activities for implementing partners, EHO/ECBHOs, CSOs, government for communications skills and activities

TRANSLATION: Manage translation processes, including technical oversight and quality assurance from English to Myanmar and Myanmar to English content

ADMINISTRATION AND PROCUREMENT: Oversee administrative and procurement processes for the Communications Unit of the Access to Health Fund, including managing the budget

PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT: Supervise personnel, including the International Communications Officer, Communications Senior Officer, Communications Analyst, Communications Assistant and Writing and Editing Intern

INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT: Manage smooth, well-functioning internal communications and knowledge management for the Access to Health Fund, including:

Newsletter and/or other internal communications products
Information about the Fund to UNOPS MMOC and HQ
Communities of practice and other internal mechanisms for sharing knowledge and bolstering internal communications
Internal knowledge management by gathering lessons learned
Events and other mechanisms to disseminate information (internal and external) based on lessons learned

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education

Master’s degree in communication, media studies, journalism, international relations, public/media relations, public relations, event management, English or any other related field is required.
A Bachelor’s Degree in combination with 2 additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the Master’s Degree

Experience

Five years of experience in communications, event management, advocacy/government relations, digital media, journalism/press, public health, public/media relations, marketing, international relations, writing/editing (including grant/proposal writing), research or any other related fields is required.
Experience working with Myanmar and international media is highly preferable.
Experience working in advertising, public relations, social behaviour change communications would be an asset.
Experience in developing strategy and plans for communications and helping in the organisation events (and associated materials) is highly preferable.
Previous working experience in a similar position with media organisations, UN, NGO or private organisations would be an asset.
Previous experience with health would be an asset.
Excellent writing and analytical skills in English and Myanmar, with an understanding of drafting press statements and web articles is required.
Excellent skills in translation from English to Myanmar and Myanmar to English is required.
Experience in personnel management is required

Language