Strategic Communications Specialist (International Consultant, equal to P3-level)

Category | Grade:Professional | CONDeadline:3 Aug 2026Job ID:281389Posted on:20 Jul 2026
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Overview

Leads strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, governance and partnership development for UNRWA's Archive Initiative.

Languages

Required: English

Desired: Arabic

Job Functions

  1. Communications and Public Information
  2. Partnerships and External Relations

Minimum Experience

5 years

Salary

USD 7,500 / monthly

Responsibilities

  • Develop strategic communications and stakeholder-engagement plans for the Archive Initiative
  • Advise the Director and prepare briefings, presentations, reports and communications products
  • Build relationships with Palestinian communities, donors, academic and cultural institutions and other partners
  • Establish and coordinate advisory and governance mechanisms for the initiative
  • Coordinate outreach that strengthens awareness, knowledge sharing and institutional visibility
  • Identify partnership and external-engagement opportunities that support the initiative
  • Monitor communications and stakeholder engagement and recommend improvements

Requirements

  • Holds an advanced university degree in communications, public affairs, international relations, journalism, political science, history, museum studies, cultural heritage, public policy, social sciences or a related field
  • Has at least five years of progressively responsible experience in strategic communications, public affairs, external relations, stakeholder engagement, partnerships or advocacy, including two years of relevant international experience outside the home country
  • Has experience developing communications and engagement strategies, advising senior management, producing executive communications and managing strategic partnerships
  • Has an excellent command of written and spoken English

Skills

Strategic CommunicationsStakeholder EngagementPartnership DevelopmentPublic AffairsAdvocacyGovernance CoordinationBriefing DevelopmentReport Writing

Additional info

  • International consultancy equivalent to P-3 level
  • Approved work location may differ from Amman