Communications and Advocacy Specialist

UNDP Syria seeks a Communications and Advocacy Specialist (NPSA-10) to plan and manage communications and advocacy strategies for a UN Joint Programme addressing Syria's humanitarian and recovery needs. The role bridges programmatic work with public communication, donor engagement, and policy advocacy at national and international levels.

• Develop and implement communications and advocacy strategies for the UN Joint Programme
• Produce high-quality content including press releases, stories, reports, and social media materials
• Manage media relations and respond to journalist enquiries
• Design and produce visual materials using Adobe Creative Cloud tools
• Coordinate communications with UN agency partners and government counterparts
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of communications activities
• Support donor visibility and reporting requirements

• University degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field
• Minimum 5–7 years experience in communications, preferably within the UN system or international NGOs
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro)
• Demonstrated ability to produce compelling content for diverse audiences
• Fluent Arabic and English — both written and verbal required
• Knowledge of Syria's political and humanitarian context preferred