Communications Advisor

Leads strategic communications and advocacy for sustainable energy in displacement and fragile settings, translating technical evidence into compelling narratives, campaigns and partner resources that strengthen GPA visibility, policy influence, fundraising and engagement.

• Develop and guide GPA's communications and advocacy strategy
• Create audience-specific narratives, briefs, speeches, campaigns and digital content
• Translate technical and field evidence into persuasive messages for priority audiences
• Coordinate partner advocacy around policy moments, launches and events
• Build GPA visibility through media, thought leadership and strategic engagement
• Strengthen relationships with communications counterparts across partner sectors
• Improve digital presence, brand consistency and editorial quality
• Track communications performance and use insights to improve impact

• Advanced university degree in energy, environment, international development, humanitarian studies, international relations, public policy or a related field, or a bachelor's degree with two additional years of experience
• At least seven years of advocacy and communications experience, including three years at senior management level
• At least five years of strategic advocacy or communications experience focused on energy, environment, climate or sustainability
• Documented high-level advocacy or engagement experience with national and energy-sector leaders
• Experience working in challenging and politically complex situations
• Fluency in English

• Experience in a developing or displacement-affected country, including Uganda, Ethiopia, Kenya or wider Sub-Saharan Africa
• Experience managing geographically dispersed staff
• Experience with sustainable energy in humanitarian contexts and multi-stakeholder partnerships
• Fluency in French

• Strategic Communications
• Advocacy Campaigns
• Narrative Development
• Policy Communications
• Media Engagement
• Digital Communications
• Partner Communications
• Performance Analytics

• Home-based retainer assignment
• One-year contract with possible extension subject to performance, funds and service needs
• Hosted by UNOPS for the Global Platform for Action