Strategic Communications, Advocacy and Partnerships Specialist

Leads strategic communications, advocacy and partnership engagement for a UNDP initiative focused on digital transformation and inclusive development. The specialist will position the initiative with governments, donors and partners, create advocacy and resource-mobilisation products, support policy dialogue and build campaigns and knowledge products that strengthen visibility, influence and collaboration across Africa and Arab States.

• Develop and implement strategic communications and advocacy initiatives
• Build partnerships with governments, donors and development organisations
• Support high-level stakeholder engagement and policy dialogue
• Develop resource-mobilisation communications products
• Design campaigns, events and knowledge products for international audiences

• Advanced degree or bachelor's degree plus additional experience in a relevant field
• At least 5 years of experience in strategic communications, advocacy, partnerships or stakeholder engagement
• Experience developing strategic communications and advocacy initiatives in international development
• Experience managing partnerships with governments, donors and international organisations
• Fluency in English and French

• Experience with Africa or Arab States
• Experience with UNDP, UN agencies or multilateral organisations
• Experience communicating on digital financial inclusion or digital transformation
• Professional certification in communications, advocacy or public affairs

• Strategic Communications
• Advocacy
• Partnership Development
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Policy Dialogue