Communications Analyst

Syria

Humanitarian/Disasters

Not Specified

Ensures planning and design of internal and external strategies for communications and outreach focusing on achievement of the following results:

Preparation and conduct of communications needs assessments for CO (projects, country programme and corporate change initiatives, etc), and update periodically against existing strategy and plans.
Drafting/editing of CO communications and outreach strategy based on the corporate communications strategy and branding.
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 formulations.

Ensures implementation of the CO publications strategy and plan focusing on the achievement of the following results:

Implementation of the CO publications strategy and plan based on the corporate publications policy.
Management of the development, design, production and dissemination of internal and external communication material
Identification of storylines for publications and drafting of substantive articles contributing to debates on key humanitarian/recovery/development issues, including through social media platforms and other relevant communication tools.
Contact with printers and other suppliers to ensure production and ensure publications dissemination.
Maintain a roster of qualified translators, editors, designers and publication houses to ensure documents adhere to global guidelines

Supervision of the design and maintenance of the UNDP web site, intranet, CO web-based knowledge management system (IMRP), and social media platforms focusing on achievement of the following results:

Supervision of the design and maintenance of the office web sites based on corporate requirements in cooperation with the ICT staff.
Preparation of the content for the web sites to ensure consistency of the materials.
Design and implement a social media strategy to ensure and maintain UNDP presence on social media platforms in line with emerging practices and trends (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, Medium…etc)

Supports UNDP business development and Knowledge Management focusing on achievement of the following results:

Launches and campaigns:

Promotion and maintenance of public information campaigns on UNDP activities, UN Reform, results of SDGs
Promotion and dissemination of corporate advocacy materials for launching flagship initiatives and publications such as the Human Development Report.
Packaging of programme initiatives for partner review in collaboration with programme staff and supervisor.
Identify opportunities for press engagement, including interviews with key personnel and launch/closing ceremonies of projects

Outreach:

Maintenance of increased coverage and understanding of the UNDP’s work in the country or practice area through regular media contacts and provision of newsworthy information to national public and, where possible, partners.
Organization of roundtable discussions, press conferences, briefing sessions, interviews, launches, etc.
Represent UNDP in the UN Communications Group (UNCG)
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.)
Ensured access for journalists to subject matter experts.
Drafting/production of regular newsletter to partners.
Preparation of donor reports, civic education and community awareness where appropriate to support projects
Propose innovative approaches to UNDP’s information dissemination strategy

Public information:

Effective responses to inquiries for public information materials.
Preparation of projects factsheets for external stakeholders
Preparation of talking points, Q & A…etc

Management of communications staff and coordination with internal and external stakeholders, focusing on achievement of the following results:

Staff Leadership:

Provide vision and leadership to inspire communication staff to proactively engage and design innovative approaches to communication in line with CO strategy
Management of UNDP communications staff to ensure communication vision is aligned and integrated
Periodically Assess communications unit to ensure capacity and training needs are met and workload is appropriately distributed
Forms and Maintains strong working relationships with field and programme staff to enhance results and communication goals
Coordination with internal and external stakeholders to ensure UNDP key communication messages are effectively communicated

Knowledge Management:

Periodic training of UNDP staff to ensure UNDP communication key messages are understood and integrated in programme design
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 communications for development.

All applications must be submitted via UNDP Job Portal ONLY;

This post is for Syrian Nationals ONLY;

The Deadline for submitting applications is: 16 July 2020 (midnight New York, USA).

Vacancy Announcement No. 31535

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.

Jul 02, 2020

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