Offer summary

Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Public or International Affairs., At least 2 years of experience in communications and partnerships., Knowledge of geopolitics and international development., Strong relationship-building and strategic thinking skills..

Key responsibilities:

Support strategic planning and maintain relationships with UN communicators.

Drive initiatives like Global Goals Week and UN youth programs.

Develop relationships with corporate partners and media to promote SDG goals.

Coordinate media relations and serve as a liaison for UN Foundation communications.

Job description

Salary Range: $100,000-$135,000

Essential Duties

Responsible for strategic planning support and day-to-day working relationships with UN communicators in the Secretariat and various UN agencies.
Drives key initiatives (including Global Goals Week partnership community and global expansion, Communications Corps), and will guide communications and oversee work for UNF’s youth programs.
Analyzes, interprets, and conveys advice on UN communications requests for DC colleagues.
Develops relationships and strategies with the corporate community, including influencers and media to raise funds, build constituency and engage the private sector in SDG goal setting.
Develops plans, processes/systems, and communications initiatives to maximize UN engagement and partnership impact.
Works closely with UN Foundation media lead to coordinate media relations and opportunities with UN colleagues.
Serves as a liaison across the Foundation with a focus on UN relations and communications needs.
Draft and review agreements and maintain an understanding of all agreement terms and applicable flow-downs, consulting with UNF's finance/contracts team as needed.

This is a hybrid (in office and remote) position.

Required:

Master’s Degree in Public Affairs or International Affairs, and 2 years of communications and partnerships experience.
Experience to include: geopolitics and international development, including
- communications strategies and tactics,
- relationship-building and partner handling skills,
- strategic thinking,
- understanding stakeholder needs,
- diplomacy, collaboration, and flexibility,
- interpersonal skills, including exercising sound judgment,
- political savvy in matters of protocol.

Required profile