Public Information and Partnerships Officer (Baghdad, Iraq)

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Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert Apply now » Public Information and Partnerships Officer OVERVIEW Position Number : 5IQCPE0001PA Grade : P-3 Parent Sector : Division for Communications and Public Engagement (CPE) Duty Station : Baghdad Job Family : Communication and Information Contract Type : Project Appointment Duration of contract : 1 year Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates Application deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 30/10/2026 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism Duration of contract: 1 year with the possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT The UNESCO Office for Iraq works with the authorities and people of Iraq to promote peace and sustainable development, through education, culture, sciences, communication and information. OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Iraq Office, and in close cooperation with the Office’s programme staff and UNESCO’s Division for Communications and Public Engagement (CPE) and the Division for Partnerships (DPA), the incumbent will ensure and develop the outreach and visibility of UNESCO’s activities and programmes in Iraq . KEY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES The incumbent of the post will undertake the following responsibilities: Strategic Communication and Public Information: Develop and implement project-specific communication plans in collaboration with Chiefs of Programme Units and Project Officers to ensure effective community mobilization and outreach. Monitor the progress of such plans and ensure their timely reporting. Manage the UNESCO Iraq Office webpage and social media accounts to enhance visibility, aligning with donor and stakeholder requirements. Contribute to strategic communications within the United Nations Country Team Strategic Communications Group (UNCT-SCG), offering substantive advice to enhance the messaging and positioning of the Office's initiatives. Organize and facilitate high-level official events, exhibitions, and advocacy campaigns, ensuring seamless coordination and increased awareness of the Office's initiatives. Liaise with the Communications and Public Engagement (CPE) Division and the Office of the Director-General at Headquarters (HQ) about strategic communication. Establish and maintain fruitful relationships with media outlets through strategic coordination and effective communication as part of press management. Effectively manage the Public Information Unit by providing guidance to facilitate their work and ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality outputs. Long Description Develop the office’s communications strategy. Collaborate with programme teams to gather compelling stories, testimonials, and multimedia content that effectively convey the importance and success of donor-funded projects. Coordinate the input and develop the annual results report. Support the Office with the development of a set of compelling communication assets such as fact sheets, a standard slide presentation, etc. that can be customized easily for different donors/partners. In coordination with the donor's Public Information (PI) Team, develop and share (joint) project specific communication tools, publications, visual presentations etc., on its outcomes and impact to showcase tangible results. Long Description Donor Relations: In coordination with the donors Public information (PI) team, develop and share (joint) project specific communication tools, publications, visual presentations etc., on its outcomes and impact to showcase tangible results. Develop and update frequently (to be aligned with the UNESCO Country Strategy (UCS)) a resource mobilization and partnership-building strategy in coordination and cooperation with the Programme Leads, under the overall guidance of the Head of Office, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), the UNESCO Programme and Budget (C/5), and the UNESCO Country Strategy (UCS). Participate in external meetings to identify fundraising opportunities (e.g. in the context of United Nations Country Teams (UNCTs)) and other thematic groups of technical and financial partners. Liaise with the Division for Partnerships (DPA) at Headquarters regarding strategic and new partnerships. Long Description Liaison Function with the United Nations: Coordinate the development, monitoring and reporting of UNESCO’s components in the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF 2025-29). Assist the Head of Office in the liaison with the United Nations Development System in Iraq. Act as deputy focal point for the Programme Management Team (PMT), Monitoring and Evaluation Group (M&EG), and Priority Working Groups (PWG) 3 and 4 and coordinate UNESCO’s inputs to all PWGs within the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation

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