Under the supervision of the ATCMA COMESA Senior Technical Lead (Regional Integration) based in Lusaka, Zambia and in close collaboration with the Programme Manager, Office for Africa in ITC, and the UNIDO Industrial Development Expert at HQ, respectively in Geneva and Vienna, the Advocacy and Outreach Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
Responsibilities:
Contribute to the development of a programme communications strategy aligned with the programme’s objectives, including an analysis of target audiences, key messages, distribution channels, and performance indicators, in line with ATCMA's overall communications strategy.
Contribute to and report on the organization of advocacy and outreach recurring meetings with COMESA Commission, COMESA Secretariat, EU, UNIDO, ITC and other partners and beneficiaries in order to streamline the communication process within the programme, align visibility materials and establish action plans.
Contribute to the production of videos, infographics, and photos highlighting the programme’s results, successes, and beneficiary testimonials.
Contribute to the drafting and production of communications products, such as press releases, media invitations, newsletters and news articles about the activities and outcomes of the programme, based on content provided by ITC and UNIDO expert.
Assist in the preparation of an editorial calendar for social media posts related to the programme and manage the accounts while ensuring audience engagement.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of the programme’s website, ensuring it remains up-to-date, user-friendly, and accessible.
Create a database of press contacts and institutional partners to enhance the dissemination of information about the programme.
Assist in the planning and coordination of press conferences, briefings, and media events to increase the visibility of programme activities and results; organize media coverage of the programme’s activities.
Engage print, radio, television, and online media for workshops and events organized under the programme.
Monitor, analyse, and report on communications approaches, activities and strategies to assess their performance and effectiveness and make necessary adjustments. Monitor press publications and compile a press review following each media engagement.
Keep abreast of the latest trends in communications and maintain expertise in relevant and emerging technologies. Copyright.
The personnel has to ensure that s/he has obtained the necessary permissions with regard to intellectual property rights required to perform his/her services under this consultancy contract and for the subsequent dissemination by ITC in any form. Documentary proof is to be submitted to ITC.
Should any license fee be due for the use of copyrighted materials of third parties, the Consultant shall request the prior written permission from ITC.
S/he has further to ensure to obtain accreditation to event(s), if required. ITC champions workforce diversity, inclusion, gender equality and gender parity and considers all qualified persons - of all genders.
Requirements:
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in communication, journalism, international relations, digital communications or related field.
A first-level university degree in the areas mentioned in combination with two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in communication, journalism, international relations, public administration or related area.
Experience with international development organizations and/or European Union as donor, in particular in Africa, is desirable.
Experience in data analytics, data visualization or related areas is desirable.
For the position advertised, fluency in both English and French is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
