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THE UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND IN MOLDOVA
announces the vacancy of COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATE (Service Contract, SB3.5)

Job Purpose: Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Representative and overall guidance of the UNFPA Representative, the Communication Associate supports the design, planning, and implementation of Communication and Advocacy Strategy and activities related to the Country Programme 2013-2017 in line with UNFPA corporate standards and policy.

The Communication Associate will ensure visibility and manage all aspects of awareness raising and communication of the UNFPA Moldova Country Programme 2013-2017, in full compliance with the UNFPA Global Communication Strategy and corporate Guidelines.

The programme's objectives, successes and impacts will be communicated to a large public via the print and broadcast media and via high-profile events.

His/her duties will include pitching the mass media, developing communication content and activities for UNFPA. S/he will also draft press materials as necessary, develop and engage media contacts in the area of Family Planning/Reproductive Health, Youth, Population and Development and Gender.

S/he maintains close cooperation with partners in the Government, civil society and international agencies to ensure synergy and avoid overlapping. Also, s/he participates in relevant meetings and events to share knowledge, exchange practices and provide inputs to various processes. UNFPA is committed to workforce diversity.

Well qualified candidates, particularly women, persons with disabilities, Roma and other ethnic or religious minorities, persons living with HIV are particularly encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process.
UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

Interested persons should submit their application letters and duly completed Personal History Form (P11) with the mark "UNFPA Communication Associate" by 09 February 2014, 16:30 (local time) to the following e-mail.

Detailed Job Description and template of Personal History Form (P11) are available at the UN Moldova website.

Only those short listed will be contacted.