Background:
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
Senegal is a West African country with a land area of 196,712 square, bordered by Mauritania, Mali, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, and the Atlantic Ocean. Senegal is divided into 6 natural regions and 14 administrative regions. Its natural resources provide diverse ecosystems, constituting an important environmental asset. The tropical climate is characterized by an 8 to 9-month dry season and 3 to 4-month rainy season. However, these natural advantages are threatened by drought, soil and vegetation degradation, biodiversity loss, coastal erosion, land salinization, and various forms of pollution. The effects of climate change exacerbate these threats. According to the National Agency for Statistics and Demography (ANSD) in 2023, the Senegalese population is 18,275,743, with 49.7% being women.ย
In this context, achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the African Union's Agenda 2063 is a crucial priority for Senegal. The Strategic Note of Senegal Country Office considers the achievements in various public policies, incorporating emerging development challenges and acceleration measures to ensure the realization of the SDGs by 2030. Senegal faces challenges in achieving the SDGs, particularly SDG 5. According to the 2020 Human Development Index by the UNDP10, it ranks 168th out of 189 countries, placing it in the category of low human development. The Gender Inequality Index remains high at 0.530, ranking 131 out of 191 countries in 2021. Significant disparities are observed in politics, economy, employment, and health.
In alignment with national priorities and the UNSDCF 2024-2028, the COโs impact statement is โA Senegal in 2028, that guarantees gender equality, women's economic empowerment and the elimination of violence against women and girls in order for women and girls to fulfil their rights\".ย The CO will prioritize the results during the Strategic Note period 2024-2028 presented in the following section.
Outcome 1: By 2028, inclusive and transparent public policies enable populations to be more resilient and have equitable access to natural resources and public services (UNSDCF Outcome 3).
Outcome 2. By 2028 Gender statistics and sex-disaggregated data and knowledge products are available for SDG monitoring (SP Outcome 6).
Outcome 3: By 2028, the UN system will contribute coherently and systematically to progress on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls (SP Outcome 7).
Outcome 4: By 2028, production systems, including food systems, are organized to promote entrepreneurship, technological innovation, and provide decent employment to populations, especially the most vulnerable, including youth, women, persons with disabilities, migrants, in rural and peri-urban areas (UNSDCF Outcome 1).
Outcome 5: By 2028, social protection systems and basic social services ensure equitable, inclusive, and quality access for the most vulnerable populations, especially those living in remote, peri-urban, rural, or border areas (UNSDCF Outcome 2).
Reporting to theย Country Representative, the Communications and Knowledge Management (KM) Analyst is responsible for assisting in the planning and implementation of the Office communications and advocacy strategies to increase the standing and awareness of UN Women with partners, the media and the public.ย
The Communications and KM Analyst works in close collaboration with the Programme, Operations and technical teams in the CO communications teams, staff of other UN Agencies, Government officials, media, multilateral and bilateral donors and civil society.
Key Functions and Accountabilities
1- ย ย Plan and design communication and outreach/advocacy strategies and plans
Prepare and conduct communication needs assessments for the CO, including projects, programmes and corporate change initiatives; Analyze requirements and synthesize proposals for elaboration of communication strategies; ensure gender perspective; Integrate communication, advocacy and outreach strategies into proposals for project/programmes and other initiatives; Monitor and analyze print and social media and draft reports; Coordinate in-country UN Women/ UN system corporate and local campaigns and special events; Provide advice and guidance as appropriate.2- ย ย Coordinate and implement the development and dissemination of advocacy materials in the country
Develop and produce communication instruments and materials, including briefing materials, press releases, and drafts of articles, and manage its dissemination; Identify and propose information opportunities, activities, approaches and platforms and partners; Promote and disseminate corporate advocacy materials for launching flagship initiatives, publications, and campaigns; Manage the translation/adaption/rewriting of information received, printing and dissemination of publications and audio-visual materials; Follow guidelines from HQ and RO.3- ย ย Coordinate media relations for the CO
Manage relationships with press in country; maintain and update database of relevant press; Respond to a variety of inquiries and information requests; prepare related correspondence; Organize roundtable discussions, press conferences, and briefing sessions for press, as required; Draft talking points.4- ย ย Build and maintain partnerships and maintain relations with donors
Identify and develop new communication partnerships and alliances to enhance visibility; Liaise with advocacy partners and undertake outreach to civil society organizations, governments, and other groups to ensure that newsworthy information reaches the public and donors; Provide inputs to packages for programme initiatives for donor review.5- ย ย Maintain the COโs web/ online presenceย
Manage COโs websitesโ content and maintenance based on corporate requirements;ย Manage the CO/MCOโs social media accounts in line with corporate social media policy; Upload information to knowledge management system on a regular basis, including news, updates, and resources.6- ย ย Facilitate knowledge building and sharing
7- ย ย The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities
Incumbent leads a team of 01 personnel, including Visual Communication Designer Associate
Competencies :
Core Values:
Integrity; Professionalism; Respect for Diversity.Core Competencies:
Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues; Accountability; Creative Problem Solving; Effective Communication; Inclusive Collaboration; Stakeholder Engagement; Leading by Example.Please visitย this linkย for more information on UN Womenโs Values and Competencies Framework:ย
Functional Competencies
Ability to communicate sensitively, effectively and creatively across different constituencies Good knowledge of web-based knowledge management systems Good understanding of production, graphic design and photography standards Good knowledge of social media platforms and experience in social media outreach Good knowledge of local country media landscape Good communication, presentation, networking and advocacy skills Ability to be strategic and analytical Knowledge of gender and human rights issues desirableEducation and certification
Masterโs degree (or equivalent) in communications, public relations, journalism or relevant field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.Experience
At least 2 years of professional work experience at national level in public relations, communications or advocacy is required. Experience in media relations is desirable. Experience in the use of social media is required. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems is required. Experience in the use of a modern web-based ERP System, preferably Quantum, RMS, is desirable.Language Requirements
Fluency in French and English is required. Knowledge of a local language is desirableStatements :
In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.
Diversity and inclusion:
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