Communications & Advocacy Specialist, Partnerships

UN News; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Better Than Cash Alliance seeks an experienced Strategic Communications, Advocacy and Partnerships Specialist to lead priorities across Africa and Arab states. You will craft executive messaging, policy briefs and advocacy materials, and coordinate flagship publications with Alliance members, UNDP and partners.

You will strengthen strategic collaborations, drive policy dialogue and deliver knowledge products that communicate programme results and institutional priorities to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or equivalent professional experience in communications, policy, or development studies.
• Experience in strategic communications, advocacy and partnerships.
• Proven ability to develop policy briefs, speeches and messaging for senior leadership.
• Experience coordinating across multi-country programs and partner networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic communications, advocacy and partnership priorities for the Better Than Cash Alliance.
• Develop executive messaging, speeches, talking points and advocacy materials for senior leaders.
• Coordinate flagship publications, knowledge products and multimedia content across platforms.
• Collaborate with Alliance members, UNDP Country Offices and regional partners to amplify communications efforts.
• Provide country and regional communications support, focusing on Africa and Arabic-speaking regions.

Skills

Strategic communications

Advocacy

Partnership management

Media relations

Campaign management

Policy dialogue

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Education

Master's degree in Communications, Journalism, International Relations, Public Policy, Development Studies, or Political Science

Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience

Job description

The Better Than Cash Alliance seeks an experienced Strategic Communications, Advocacy and Partnerships Specialist to lead priorities across Africa and Arab states. You will craft executive messaging, policy briefs and advocacy materials, and coordinate flagship publications with Alliance members, UNDP and partners.

You will strengthen strategic collaborations, drive policy dialogue and deliver knowledge products that communicate programme results and institutional priorities to diverse audiences.