Communications Advisor, Home based, Remote

## Communications Advisor, Home based, Remote - Organization:UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services - Office:UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services in Home-based Publication for:Hosted Entity Entity Name:Global Platform for Action (GPA) Position Title:Communications Advisor Job Category:Communications Duty Station(s):Home based Seniority Level:Senior Level Contract Type:ICA - IICA - Retainer Contract Level:IICA 3 Posting Start Date:06-Aug-2026 Posting End Date:27-Aug-2026 Duration:1 year with the possibility of extension, subject to satisfactory performance, availability of funds and necessity of services Provide strategic support to strengthen GPA's communications and advocacy efforts to deliver greater visibility, influence and impact for sustainable energy solutions in displacement and fragile settings. The UNOPS Global Portfolios Office (GPO) brings together diverse expertise to help partners deliver impact worldwide. With hubs in New York, Geneva, and Vienna, and expert teams operating globally, GPO leads multi-regional initiatives that advance sustainable development, climate action, and peacebuilding - including in some of the world's most challenging environments. By leveraging our collective expertise and global networks, GPO supports UNOPS' strategic priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals across more than 130 countries. We work closely with major global partners - including governments, international financial institutions, and UN agencies - to deliver a wide range of services, such as project management, fund management, hosting services, and HR support. About the Country/Multi-Country Office From Geneva, UNOPS facilitates the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), working with governments, other United Nations (UN) agencies and partners by providing quality servces, integrated solutions and management support through strategic, cost-effective and results-oriented approches. This includes supporting platforms and hosting high-profile, flagship initiatives and funds focusing on health, nutrition, water and sanitation, sustainable cities, environment, energy, climate and trade. UNOPS is a recognized resource for the UN system in Geneva - from fund management and oversight and advisory services, to providing hosting solutions to a range of global initiatives, as well as operational support to partner organizations. About the Project Office The Global Platform for Action on Sustainable Energy in Displacement Settings (GPA) is the global initiative aiming to ensure SDG 7—access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all—is inclusive of displacement and fragile contexts. The GPA enables collective action for delivery at scale by generating shared intelligence, shaping policy and funding agendas, mobilising resources, and orchestrating collaboration among humanitarian, development, government, private sector, financing, and community actors. It is guided by a Board and Advisory Group of key energy, climate, humanitarian and development partners. Hosted by the UNOPS, the GPA Secretariat implements its shared objectives by collaborating with a global network of over 100 partners. From Geneva, UNOPS facilitates the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), working with governments, other United Nations (UN) agencies and partners by providing quality servces, integrated solutions and management support through strategic, cost-effective and results-oriented approches. This includes supporting platforms and hosting high-profile, flagship initiatives and funds focusing on health, nutrition, water and sanitation, sustainable cities, environment, energy, climate and trade. UNOPS is a recognized resource for the UN system in Geneva - from fund management and oversight and advisory services, to providing hosting solutions to a range of global initiatives, as well as operational support to partner organizations. The Global Platform for Action on Sustainable Energy in Displacement Settings (GPA) is the global initiative aiming to ensure SDG 7—access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all—is inclusive of displacement and fragile contexts. The GPA enables collective action for delivery at scale by generating shared intelligence, shaping policy and funding agendas, mobilising resources, and orchestrating collaboration among humanitarian, development, government, private sector, financing, and community actors. It is guided by a Board and Advisory Group of key energy, climate, humanitarian and development partners. Hosted by the UNOPS, the GPA Secretariat implements its shared objectives by collaborating with a global network of over 100 partners. Reporting to the Head of the Secretariat, the Senior Communications Advisor will strengthen GPA's communications and advocacy function to increase the visibility, influence and impact of its work on sustainable energy solutions in displacement and fragile settings. The role will refine GPA's messaging, audience targeting and strategic positioning, ensuring communications are clearly linked to policy, partnership, fundraising and programme objectives. The role will lead the development of compelling narratives, advocacy campaigns, digital content, case studies, speeches, briefings, newsletters, event materials and partner toolkits that translate technical and field evidence into persuasive messages for governments, donors, funders and financiers, humanitarian and development agencies, private sector partners and wider audiences. The role will also support GPA partners to use shared evidence and messaging for advocacy purposes, coordinate communications around key moments and campaigns, build GPA's profile through media, events and thought leadership, strengthen brand consistency and editorial quality, and track performance to improve reach, engagement and demonstrable advocacy impact. Functions / Key Results Expected 1. Communications and Advocacy Strategy - Develop and guide implementation of GPA's communications strategy to strengthen the visibility, influence and impact of its work on sustainable energy solutions in displacement and fragile settings. - Review and provide strategic advice to strengthen existing communications and advocacy activities, identifying opportunities to improve reach, quality, consistency and strategic impact. - Support the alignment of communications and advocacy priorities with GPA's strategy, programme, policy, partnerships and fundraising objectives. - Work closely with policy, technical and country-focused colleagues to align communications activities with GPA's strategic priorities and partner engagement plans. - Provide strategic communications advice to GPA leadership, communications team and partners, including positioning, messaging, reputational risk, event preparation and external engagement. 2. Messaging, Narrative and Content Development - Develop compelling people-centred narratives that position sustainable energy in fragile and displacement contexts as essential to inclusive energy access, climate action, resilience, protection, cost-efficiency and improved outcomes for displaced people and host communities. - Translate technical, policy and field-level evidence into clear, persuasive content for governments, donors, funders, financiers, humanitarian and development agencies, refugee and community based organisations, private sector partners and wider audiences. - Lead the development of high-quality communications products and briefing packs, including advocacy briefs, campaign materials, policy messages, web content, newsletters, speeches, talking points, social media content and case studies. - Identify, develop and publish stories from GPA partners and country programmes that demonstrate the practical value of sustainable energy solutions for displaced people, host communities and humanitarian operations. - Ensure comm