Communications, Partnerships & Resource Mobilization Analyst

About the role

The Programme Analyst, Partnerships, Resource Mobilization and Communications position is based at the UNFPA Lesotho Country Office and reports to the Head of Office. It provides routine operational and technical support to the country office's communication, advocacy and resource mobilization strategy and processes, helping the office expand its partnership base and engage traditional and non-traditional donors.

Key responsibilities

• Support the implementation of visibility activities aligned with the Lesotho Country Programme, under the supervision of office leadership.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for partnership meetings, inter-agency working groups and interactions with local media and civil society.
• Organize logistics, workshops and sensitization sessions for implementing partners and local journalists.
• Track compliance and maintain records for the communication work plan.
• Draft routine materials such as social media posts, press releases, event summaries and story drafts, and gather background information and media monitoring.
• Maintain and update the country office website and social media channels, and help organize media visits and the photo/video library.
• Gather donor profiles and compile donor policy, funding announcement and due-diligence screening materials.
• Prepare briefing packs, programme summaries, slide decks and meeting minutes for donor and stakeholder engagement.
• Stand in for other team members and carry out other duties assigned by leadership.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Communications, International Relations, Journalism, Public Relations, Advocacy, Development Studies or another related social science field.
• 0-1 years of professional experience in communications, advocacy, public relations or resource mobilization; UN, NGO, civil society or private sector development experience is an advantage.
• Fluent oral and written English; working knowledge of Sesotho is highly desirable.
• Competencies include integrity, commitment to the UN system, adaptability, strategic thinking and teamwork.

Required skills

• Knowledge of social media platforms.
• Desirable: basic graphic design, photography, videography and infographic production.

What we offer

• A competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.