United Nations Foundation
Senior Associate, Communications, Family Planning 2030
Employment Opportunity - Washington, DC - Temporary
Position Overview
FP2030 is a global partnership of governments, civil society, multilateral organizations, donors, private sector partners, and researchers committed to supporting people’s right to voluntary, quality contraception. Our vision is a future where everyone, everywhere has the freedom and ability to lead healthy lives, make their own informed decisions about using contraception and having children, and participate as equals in society and its development.
The FP2030 Support Network consists of five regional hubs: North, West and Central Africa; East and Southern Africa; Asia and the Pacific; and Latin America and the Caribbean, and North America and Europe, led by an Executive Director, supported by an Executive Directorate team, who reports to the Governing Board. Each Regional Hub is headed by a Managing Director supported by a small team and hosted by an NGO within the region. Together, these five business units comprise the FP2030 Support Network.
The Communications Associate is responsible for implementing FP2030’s communication strategy on a range of digital platforms, including social media, websites, webinars, and email lists. The position will work with the global communications team to create and post original content to strengthen and expand FP2030’s digital presence.
The Communications Associate, FP2030, is supervised by the Senior Manager, External Communications, FP2030, and will be an integral part of the global communications team.
This position is a full-time limited term until December 12, 2025, based in Washington, DC (hybrid schedule).
Essential Functions
Social Media Management
Content Development
Webinar Production
General
Selection Criteria
FP2030 is a global partnership of governments, civil society, multilateral organizations, donors, private sector partners, and researchers committed to supporting people’s right to voluntary, quality contraception. Our vision is a future where everyone, everywhere has the freedom and ability to lead healthy lives, make their own informed decisions about using contraception and having children, and participate as equals in society and its development.
The FP2030 Support Network consists of five regional hubs: North, West and Central Africa; East and Southern Africa; Asia and the Pacific; and Latin America and the Caribbean, and North America and Europe, led by an Executive Director, supported by an Executive Directorate team, who reports to the Governing Board. Each Regional Hub is headed by a Managing Director supported by a small team and hosted by an NGO within the region. Together, these five business units comprise the FP2030 Support Network.
The Communications Associate is responsible for implementing FP2030’s communication strategy on a range of digital platforms, including social media, websites, webinars, and email lists. The position will work with the global communications team to create and post original content to strengthen and expand FP2030’s digital presence.
The Communications Associate, FP2030, is supervised by the Senior Manager, External Communications, FP2030, and will be an integral part of the global communications team.
This position is a full-time limited term until December 12, 2025, based in Washington, DC (hybrid schedule).
Essential Functions
Social Media Management
- Collaborate with the global communications team to execute a cohesive social media plan representing the organization's global and regional presence.
- Create and post content to FP2030 global social media accounts to advance larger communications goals and objectives.
- Create social media toolkits to share with partners highlighting key moments and events (e.g., international days, Women Deliver, launch of the progress report).
- Monitor social media analytics and provide regular reports to the larger communications team.
Content Development
- Write, edit, and post content for FP2030’s website and other outlets as needed.
- Support the writing of the final report for the ICFP Campaign and milestones achieved.
- Manage the creation, development, and distribution of FP2030’s global newsletter.
- Create and distribute other html emails to FP2030 email lists.
- Manage FP2030 email lists to maximize engagement and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and protocols.
Webinar Production
- Work with content experts to plan, schedule and execute webinars.
- Provide logistical and technical support for digital events.
General
- Support logistics for in-person events and meetings as needed.
- Liaise and collaborate with junior-level staff, including coordinators and associates, to ensure cross-team information sharing and coordination.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Selection Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in communications, journalism, or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in communications, social media, public relations, or journalism.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
- Interest, knowledge or experience in reproductive health and rights, women’s human rights, public health, international affairs, or closely related international development field.
- Proficiency required in social media management tools such as Sprout Social, Hootsuite, etc.
- Proficiency required in email list management software, such as Mailchimp.
- Familiarity with website content management systems, such as WordPress.
- Experience with HTML and CSS preferred.
- Experience with design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite or Canva, preferred.
- Proficiency required in Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities.
- Strong attention to detail and demonstrated excellence working in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong professional interpersonal skills and diplomacy.
- Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team.
- Fluency in English essential; additional fluency in French or Spanish preferred.
- Ability to meet regular attendance/tardiness policy.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle stress.
Benefits & Compensation
For full-time, benefit eligible employees, UNF offers an excellent range of benefits, including:
Additionally, all benefit eligible employees have 12 paid holidays, 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 8 weeks of family leave care.
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For full-time, benefit eligible employees, UNF offers an excellent range of benefits, including:
- a choice between two health plans through UnitedHealthcare (PPO or HDHP with HSA)
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- flexible spending accounts
- 403b retirement savings plan with a generous matching contribution
- group term and supplemental life insurance
- short-term disability
- long-term disability
- health club discounts
- commuter subsidy
- back-up care
- employee assistance program
Additionally, all benefit eligible employees have 12 paid holidays, 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 8 weeks of family leave care.
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