Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Deputy Resident Respresentative, the Communications Analyst implements the corporate communications strategy, as well as provides inputs to the design, management and implementation of the Country Office communications and publication strategies which are geared to influence the development agenda, promote public and media outreach and mobilize political and financial support for UNDP.
The Communications Analyst maintains a regular working relationship with the Regional Communications Adviser. The Communications Analyst works in close collaboration with the Management Support and Programme and Operations teams, staff of other UNDP projects, UNDP Communications Group staff (Regional Communications Adviser and HQ) and Government officials, international and local media, subject matter experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful UNDP communication strategy implementation
Duties and Responsibilities
Design, Planning and supervision of the internal and external strategies for communications and outreach
Preparation and conduct of communications needs assessments for CO (projects, country programme and corporate change initiatives, success stories, etc)
Drafting/editing of CO communications and outreach strategy based on CO strategic priorities and the UNDP External Communications Action Plan.
Analysis of requirements and synthesis of proposals on ways to integrate advocacy and communication strategies into all aspects of UNDP’s development programme during programme and project formulations
Supervision and quality assurance of the Implementation of the CO communications strategy and plan
Implementation of the CO publications strategy and plan, based on the corporate publications policy.
Identification of storylines for publications and drafting of substantive articles contributing to debates on key development issues.
Coordination and management of CO publication activities, such as content management, norms for publishing, design, etc.
Contact with printers and other suppliers to ensure production and ensure publications dissemination.
Development of a network of media partners and ensure their engagement for the Development agenda
Supervision of the design and maintenance of the UNDP web site, intranet, CO web-based knowledge management system
Supervision of the design and maintenance of the office web sites based on corporate requirements in cooperation with the ICT staff.
Preparation and supervision of the content for the web sites and social media platforms to ensure consistency of the materials.
Supports the business development
Launches and Campaigns
Promotion and maintenance of public information campaigns on issues including UNDP activities, UN Reform, and Sustainable Development Goals.
Promotion and dissemination of corporate advocacy materials for launching flagship initiatives and publications such as the Human Development Report.
Packaging and submission of programme initiatives for donor review in collaboration with programme staff and supervisor.
Outreach
Maintenance of increased coverage and understanding of the UNDP’s work in the country or practice area through local and global media stories as guided by the UNDP External Communications Action Plan, provision of newsworthy information to national public and, where possible, donors.
Organization of roundtable discussions, press conferences, briefing sessions, interviews, launches, etc.
Forging of a “One UN” image through publicizing the significance of local UN reform efforts, joint programmes, common services. Organization and implementation of joint UN information campaigns (UN Day, World AIDS Day, etc.)
Ensure access to journalists to subject-matter experts and UNDP spokespeople.
Drafting/production of regular updates to donors.
Preparation of donor reports, civic education and community awareness where appropriate to support projects, in corporation with project communication officers
Public information
Effective responses to inquiries for public information materials.
Facilitation of knowledge building and management
Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme country goals and activities.
Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice including corporate communications repositories.
Provision of training, consultancy and advice to UNDP staff on internal and external communications for development.
Competencies
Core Competencies:
Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity;
Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment;
Self-development, initiative-taking;
Acting as a team player and facilitating team work;
Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively;
Creating synergies through self-control;;
Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others.
Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing
Informed and transparent decision making
Functional Competencies:
Advocacy/Advancing a Policy-Oriented Agenda
Preparing information for advocacy
Identifies and communicates relevant information for a variety of audiences for advocating UNDP’s mandate
Building Strategic Partnerships
Maintaining a network of contacts
Analyzes and selects materials for strengthening strategic alliances with partners and stakeholders
Establishes and nurtures positive communication with partners
Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise
Fundamental knowledge of own discipline
Understands and applies fundamental concepts and principles of a professional discipline or technical specialty relating to the position
Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks
Analyzes the requirements and synthesizes proposals
Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning
Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments
Creating Visibility for UNDP/Supporting UNDP’s Capacity to Advocate
Research and data analysis
Promotes awareness of UNDP’s centrally to development through dissemination of information and materials
Conceptual Innovation in the Provision of Technical Expertise
Research and analysis
Keeps updated in his/her area of substantive expertise
Identifies opportunities for conceptual innovation
Client Orientation
Establishing effective client relationships
Researches potential solutions to internal and external client needs and reports back in a timely, succinct and appropriate fashion
Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadline
Required Skills and Experience
Education :
Master’s degree in media relations, journalism, publishing, communications or related area
Experience:
6 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in public relations, communications or advocacy. Experience in managing small communications projects, previous experience in institutional communication, proven capacities in writing synthesis are desirable. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, good knowledge and experience in handling of web-based management systems
Language:
Fluency in Arabic, French and English
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