Under the direct supervision of the Head of Partnerships & Resource Mobilization, Advocacy and Communications (PRMAC) with matrix management and supervision of Programme Specialists, the Media Relations Consultant is responsible for supporting on specific media engagements undertaken by UN Women ROAP, in developing and implementing media relations strategies and managing media/press coverage for specified events/initiatives of UN Women ROAP. As a key member of the PRMAC Unit, the incumbent builds effective relationships with the media to promote and manage its coverage of UN Women and its strategic areas.
The Media Relations Consultant also collaborates with and supports the members of the Communications Pillar with the PRMAC Unit (Communications Specialist, Media Associate, Web/IT support, Social Media and Visibility Consultant) and the Advocacy and Communications Junior Consultant to ensure media strategies and outreach efforts are aligned with corporate communications strategies and initiatives, including support to regional advocacy campaigns, important regional/international conferences and events and for the launch of UN Women publications and reports.
