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Communications and Partnerships SpecialistNew

Position:Volunteer | UNVDeadline:6 Sep 2026 (17 days left)Job ID:1784888021271636Posted on:19 Aug 2026 (1 day ago)
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Job Description

WHO seeks a UN Volunteer specialist in Dushanbe to communicate Tajikistan health results and mobilize partners. The role produces strategic communications and digital content, documents programme impact, maps donors, prepares advocacy and proposal materials, coordinates events and reporting, maintains knowledge archives, and coaches teams on clear writing and partnership communication.

Key Details

Department

Tajikistan Country Office

Position Details

Experience level

Mid

Minimum experience

3 years

Employment type

Volunteer

Arrangement

Onsite

Minimum education

Postgraduate degree or equivalent

Recruitment scope

International recruitment

Language Requirements

Required

English

Preferred

Russian, Tajik

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a country-office communications, visibility and content plan
  • Translate technical and policy information into briefing notes, speeches, stories, newsletters, infographics, donor updates and social-media content
  • Document programme results, field missions, campaigns and human-interest stories with ethical storytelling and data protection
  • Maintain content calendars and support media monitoring and analysis
  • Conduct donor mapping and maintain partnership-intelligence and engagement trackers
  • Prepare partner profiles, briefing packages, concept notes, proposals, visibility plans and narrative reports
  • Coordinate donor briefings, consultations, policy dialogues and strategic engagements
  • Coach colleagues and counterparts on writing, storytelling, presentations, digital content and partnership communication

Role Requirements

  • Master’s degree or equivalent in strategic communications, journalism, public relations, international relations, development studies, public health, political science, marketing or a relevant field
  • At least three years of progressively responsible experience in strategic communications, public information, advocacy, partnership development, external relations or resource mobilization
  • Experience producing high-quality written and digital communications for diverse audiences
  • Excellent English writing, editing, storytelling, presentation and interpersonal communication

Desired Criteria

  • Public-health, international-development, government, UN or international-organization experience
  • Risk or emergency communication experience
  • Familiarity with photography, video production or data visualization

Skills

Tools and Technologies

Additional Information

  • Assignment works closely with WHO Representative, technical teams, regional communications colleagues and partners

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from WHO Careers, on 19 Aug 2026.