Ensures formulation and implementation of programme communication and advocacy strategies focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Assess media needs and opportunities, propose and support development, implementation, and monitoring of complex strategies for media communication and relations, web and digital media, social media platforms, audio-visual production, etc., at the regional level and for specific programme areas.
• Develop/produce communication and advocacy instruments and materials for awareness-raising campaigns, including briefing materials and press releases and articles for websites, donor reports and other publications, in coordination with the supervisor.
• Develop targeted messages and graphics for a variety of social media platforms leveraging communications strategy to enhance search engine hits and ensure continued engagement of target audience.
• Develop and implement compelling and innovative public awareness campaigns to engage variety of audiences. (preferably in the field of internet and technology)
• Engage with targeted influencers for relevant awareness campaigns.
• Manage and supervise media agencies for the success of campaigns delivery. 
• Assess and report on the results of campaigns as well as implement improvements.
• Support development and execution of advocacy campaigns for UNODC initiatives to ensure visibility in relevant media.
• Draft and disseminate quarterly newsletters and media clippings to relevant partners;
• Integrate communication, advocacy and outreach strategies into proposals for project/programmes and other initiatives, as necessary;
• Promote and disseminate corporate advocacy materials for launching initiatives, publications and campaigns;

Supports creation of strategic media partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Develop strategic media partnerships and sustain professional relationships with journalists and other key external constituencies at national, regional and international level with emphasis on Southeast Asia.
• Ensure wide media coverage and dissemination of UNODC’s strategy and activities. Assist in arranging coverage for UNODC events liaising closely with third-party contractors on production and advocacy design for videos, print and/or other media outputs.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to publicize UNODC Regional initiatives further. Propose and assist in the coordination of activities to engage media via press conferences, familiarization trips, events launch, etc.
• Provide advice to UNODC Cybercrime Programme Coordinator and to Cybercrime Programme Officers on media-related matters, facilitate and support press inquiries/releases for colleagues in the Cybercrime Programme.

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;

Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNODC;

Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Professionalism: Sound knowledge of project management, including financial management, strategic planning, monitoring and reporting. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to assist with data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Good knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to criminal justice in general and cybercrime in particular. Good knowledge of the mandates, priorities and operational modalities of UNODC’s crime prevention and criminal justice efforts. Good analytical and problem-solving skills, including ability to identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues; sound judgement and political sensibility. 

Communication: Effective communication (spoken, written and presentational) skills. Ability to prepare, consolidate inputs and finalize programmatic reports, project documents and other relevant material in a well-articulated and timely fashion. Ability to tailor the tone and style of communication to better suit the given audience.

• At least two (2) years of work experience for Bachelor’s or up to two (2) years of Master’s holders is required in the development, planning and implementation of communication strategies, public relations, marketing, public info/media relations, journalism and/or relevant social sciences.
• Experience in crafting messages in various formats (press releases, success stories, blog entries, features, etc.) targeting a variety of audiences is required.
• Experience working with Governments, civil society, international organizations and donors is required.
• Experience in criminal justice matters and familiarity with project formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, as well as exposure to international development cooperation, are desirable. 
• Experience in the planning, organizing and delivery of technical assistance activities is desirable.
• Professional experience with the United Nations or other International Organizations is desirable.