Job ID
21673
Job Title
Re-Advertise of PMU Communications and Advocacy Officer - NOC - Damascus
To work for
UNDP | United Nations Devleopment Programme
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
Ensures planning and design of internal and external strategy for communications and outreach focusing on achievement of the following results:
Planning and elaboration of communications needs assessments for Joint Programme
Elaboration of the Joint Programme communications and outreach strategy based on the UN communications strategy.
Integrate advocacy and communication strategy into Joint Programme.
Follow up with UN agencies to ensure receiving timely and quality inputs to be utilized in communication and visibility
Ensures elaboration and implementation of the Joint Programme publications strategy and plan focusing on the achievement of the following results:
Elaboration and implementation of the JP publications strategy and plan based on the UN publications policy.
Identification and development of storylines for publications and substantive articles contributing to debates on key Joint Programme issues.
Coordination and management of all JP publication activities, including content management, norms for publishing, design, liaison with printers and other suppliers to oversee production and supervision of publications dissemination.
Ensures that all participating UN agencies work is appropriately visualized and included in the communication materials.
Supports the campaigns, outreach and public information focusing on achievement of the following results:
Launches and campaigns
Creation and promotion of campaigns to local, national and international media on Joint Programme and therefore achievements.
Management, promotion and dissemination of advocacy materials for launching flagship initiatives and publications.
Creation, promotion and maintenance of public information campaigns on Joint Programme activities.
Outreach
Preparation of the content for the UN system website ensuring consistency of the materials.
Contribute with stories and articles to UN system web site, intranet, and the UN Resident Coordinator Office web-based knowledge management system.
Increased coverage and understanding of the Joint Programme through development and maintenance of media contacts and providing newsworthy information to national public and donors.
Formatting, packaging and submission of Joint Programme initiatives for donor review in close collaboration with Participating UN Organizations, under the supervision of Joint Programme Manager.
Develop and maintain close contacts with national stakeholders, multilateral and bilateral donors, civil society and private sector for implementation of the communications strategy, organization of roundtable discussions, press conferences, briefing sessions, interviews, launches, etc.
Regular newsletter to donors, donor reports, and community awareness where appropriate.
Public information
Effective responses to inquiries for public information materials.
Innovative and creative solutions to sensitive or strategic public communications issues.
Advocacy and promotion of Joint Programme’s purpose.
Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:
Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to Joint Programme goals and activities.
Monitor practices, and project-specific news and developments in order to ensure guidance to the UN system that reflects the best and most current available information.
Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
Planning and elaboration of communications needs assessments for Joint Programme
Elaboration of the Joint Programme communications and outreach strategy based on the UN communications strategy.
Integrate advocacy and communication strategy into Joint Programme.
Follow up with UN agencies to ensure receiving timely and quality inputs to be utilized in communication and visibility
Ensures elaboration and implementation of the Joint Programme publications strategy and plan focusing on the achievement of the following results:
Elaboration and implementation of the JP publications strategy and plan based on the UN publications policy.
Identification and development of storylines for publications and substantive articles contributing to debates on key Joint Programme issues.
Coordination and management of all JP publication activities, including content management, norms for publishing, design, liaison with printers and other suppliers to oversee production and supervision of publications dissemination.
Ensures that all participating UN agencies work is appropriately visualized and included in the communication materials.
Supports the campaigns, outreach and public information focusing on achievement of the following results:
Launches and campaigns
Creation and promotion of campaigns to local, national and international media on Joint Programme and therefore achievements.
Management, promotion and dissemination of advocacy materials for launching flagship initiatives and publications.
Creation, promotion and maintenance of public information campaigns on Joint Programme activities.
Outreach
Preparation of the content for the UN system website ensuring consistency of the materials.
Contribute with stories and articles to UN system web site, intranet, and the UN Resident Coordinator Office web-based knowledge management system.
Increased coverage and understanding of the Joint Programme through development and maintenance of media contacts and providing newsworthy information to national public and donors.
Formatting, packaging and submission of Joint Programme initiatives for donor review in close collaboration with Participating UN Organizations, under the supervision of Joint Programme Manager.
Develop and maintain close contacts with national stakeholders, multilateral and bilateral donors, civil society and private sector for implementation of the communications strategy, organization of roundtable discussions, press conferences, briefing sessions, interviews, launches, etc.
Regular newsletter to donors, donor reports, and community awareness where appropriate.
Public information
Effective responses to inquiries for public information materials.
Innovative and creative solutions to sensitive or strategic public communications issues.
Advocacy and promotion of Joint Programme’s purpose.
Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:
Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to Joint Programme goals and activities.
Monitor practices, and project-specific news and developments in order to ensure guidance to the UN system that reflects the best and most current available information.
Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
Qualifications
Education:Master's degree in communications, media relations, journalism, publishing, or partnership development.
First level University degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) with an additional 2 years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in public relations, communications and advocacy. Previous experience with a multilateral or international organization is desired. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, good knowledge and experience in handling of web-based management systems.
Language Requirements:Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic.
Additional Requirements:National Professional Officers are national of the country in which they are serving, and their functions must have a national context, i.e. functions that require national experience or knowledge of the national language, culture, institutions, and systems. Experience leading inter agency or inter partner coordination processes will be an advantage.
First level University degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) with an additional 2 years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in public relations, communications and advocacy. Previous experience with a multilateral or international organization is desired. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, good knowledge and experience in handling of web-based management systems.
Language Requirements:Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic.
Additional Requirements:National Professional Officers are national of the country in which they are serving, and their functions must have a national context, i.e. functions that require national experience or knowledge of the national language, culture, institutions, and systems. Experience leading inter agency or inter partner coordination processes will be an advantage.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
All applications must be submitted via UNDP Job Portal ONLY;
This post is for Syrian Nationals ONLY;
The Deadline for submitting applications is: 20 January 2020(midnight New York, USA).
Vacancy Announcement No. 28044
This post is for Syrian Nationals ONLY;
The Deadline for submitting applications is: 20 January 2020(midnight New York, USA).
Vacancy Announcement No. 28044
Salary and Benefits
N/A
About us
UNDP has been active in Syria since 1975. UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. UNDP offers global perspective and local insight to help empower lives and build resilient nations.
Since the onset of the crisis in Syria in 2011, UNDP has responded to the huge needs that emerged by implementing a unique resilience programme to support the Syrian people. UNDP goes beyond humanitarian assistance in the sense that it strengthens the resilience of the Syrian people by enhancing positive coping mechanisms, that enable them to rely on themselves and rebuild their livelihoods, rather than remain dependent on humanitarian assistance. Within the UN Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP), UNDP’s interventions are focused on the rehabilitation of basic and social infrastructures, providing livelihoods support, enhancing economic recovery and social inclusion, and strengthening social cohesion.
Since the onset of the crisis in Syria in 2011, UNDP has responded to the huge needs that emerged by implementing a unique resilience programme to support the Syrian people. UNDP goes beyond humanitarian assistance in the sense that it strengthens the resilience of the Syrian people by enhancing positive coping mechanisms, that enable them to rely on themselves and rebuild their livelihoods, rather than remain dependent on humanitarian assistance. Within the UN Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP), UNDP’s interventions are focused on the rehabilitation of basic and social infrastructures, providing livelihoods support, enhancing economic recovery and social inclusion, and strengthening social cohesion.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Jan 07, 2020
Expiry Date
Feb 06, 2020
CV Language
English