Knowledge Management & Communications Manager

The United Nations University (UNU) is hiring a Knowledge Management & Communications Manager to lead and implement its advocacy, communication, and knowledge dissemination strategies at UNU-International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior communications professional passionate about global health, sustainable development, and policy engagement to join a prominent UN think tank and contribute to high-level strategic communications and knowledge management efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of the advocacy and communications strategy (2025–2028) aligned with UNU-IIGH’s new strategic plan.
• Serve as the institutional communications focal point, representing UNU-IIGH in forums across Malaysia (including the UN Country Team), ASEAN, and globally.
• Manage the communications budget and annual workplans.
• Oversee editorial planning and content production for blogs, news articles, podcasts, video series, newsletters, and reports.
• Lead the development and dissemination of knowledge products and advocacy materials that promote UNU-IIGH’s work on health systems, gender equality, digital governance, and more.
• Manage UNU-IIGH’s online presence, including the website and social media platforms, using analytics to enhance engagement and reach.
• Coordinate internal knowledge systems and maintain the Institute’s contributions to UNU Collections.
• Curate mailing lists for institution-wide and work package-specific activities.
• Plan and deliver project-specific webinars, seminars, and virtual engagements in collaboration with research teams.
• Expand UNU-IIGH’s media network, including outreach to journalists and publication houses.
• Provide capacity-building support to strengthen communications and advocacy efforts within the Institute.
• Establish robust monitoring and evaluation systems to track impact and inform strategic planning.
• Support reporting processes, including the production of the UNU-IIGH Annual Report.

Eligibility Criteria

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Communications, Media, or a related field with experience in knowledge management related to global health.
• At least 5–7 years of professional experience in advocacy, communications, and knowledge dissemination—ideally within research institutes, think tanks, international NGOs, or intergovernmental organizations.
• Proven understanding of global health, sustainable development, and key international policy arenas (climate and health, gender and health, digital governance, accountability).
• Strong experience managing content across platforms, including print, digital, webinars, and social media. Experience with Drupal, Google Analytics, and livestreaming tools (e.g., Streamyard, YouTube) is an advantage.
• Skilled in curating audience databases (e.g., CiviCRM, Mailchimp) and using design tools like Canva or Adobe Suite.
• Excellent writing, editing, and public speaking skills in English. Additional UN languages are a strong asset.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage a small team.
• Demonstrated experience in building media relationships and securing local and international coverage.

Application Deadline: 21 July 2025

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