Communications Analyst

Communications Analyst

Job Identification: 22083

Apply Before: 11/27/2024, 10:44 AM
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: Nepal
Agency: UNDP
Grade: NOA
Vacancy Type: Fixed Term
Practice Area: Effectiveness
Bureau: Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific
Contract Duration: 1 Year with Possibility for extension
Required Languages: Proficiency in English and Nepali is required.
Vacancy Timeline: 2 Weeks
Mobility required/no mobility: no mobility required

Background

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UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
Under its new Country Programme (2023-2027), UNDP’s work in Nepal focuses on developing the capacity of government agencies (federal, provincial, and municipal level), civil society and community groups to jointly pursue development activities to foster sustainable and inclusive economic transformation, enhance people’s participation and inclusion in governance in the context of federalism, and protect and promote biodiversity with nature based solutions, energy transitions, environmental sustainability and resilience to climate change and natural hazards. During the past programme cycle, Nepal has undergone profound changes on account not only of the transition from a unitary to federal system but also of the Covid Pandemic, which has impacted lives, livelihoods, health systems, and has at times slowed down or reversed hard gained development progress. At the same time, the overall trend of Nepal’s GNI has been one of growth, with graduation from LDC status planned for 2026.

Against this backdrop, the new Country Programme 2023-2027 is a strategic opportunity for UNDP Nepal to strategically reposition its contributions in support of the Sustainable Development Goals – with a focus on integrated solutions- and expand its collaboration with national and international development partners including the UN system. Delivering UNDP’s country programme, in line with the signature solutions and enablers identified in UNDP’s global Strategic Plan 2022-2025, the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework and the Agenda 2030 will require the development of new partnerships.

Position Purpose

In this context, under the guidance and direct supervision of the Communications Analyst (NOB), the Communications Analyst will participate in the implementation of the corporate communications strategy, as well as in 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.

The Communications Analyst works in close collaboration with the Communications Analyst (NOB) to ensure successful UNDP Communication Strategy implementation and to maintain a working relationship with the Programme and Operations teams, UN Agencies, UNDP HQs (Communication Office) and Regional Communications Adviser for further strengthening UNDP Nepal outreach and advocacy efforts.

UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. This is a recognition of interconnected nature of development risks & crises that the world is facing and that call for assembling of multidisciplinary teams for an integrated & systemic response. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across issues, units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.

Duties and Responsibilities

In this section list up to five primary functions/accountabilities of the position (Typically one sentence each) and examples of duties that must be performed to successfully accomplish key responsibilities.

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

Conduct communications needs assessments for UNDP (projects, country programme and corporate change initiatives, etc.) on an annual basis, Production and editing of project factsheets, brochures, press releases, speeches, and posters highlighting the work of UNDP in Nepal. Production of one UNDP Nepal overview video every year.
Arrange media coverage for high profile UNDP events, i.e., high level donor visits, project launches, UN International Days.
Support in organizing 2 media interface breakfast with key editors and journalists in Nepal with RR, DRR and key SMT members.
Identify relevant opportunities for UNDP media outreach and pitch story ideas and experts to media when relevant.

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

Facilitate to edit and produce effective and timely publications including annual reports, Brochures, Factsheets).
Generate content through effective management of CO publication activities, such as drafting articles/stories/news, website contents, and submit to HoU for approval.
Photograph, film, and edit audiovisual content for website and social channels (FB, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, etc).
Strictly follow the norms for publishing, design, liaise with the press and other suppliers to ensure timely production and publications dissemination.

Supports the business development focusing on achievement of the following results:

Launches and campaigns:

Promotion and dissemination of corporate advocacy materials for launching flagship initiatives and publications such as the Human Development Report.
Promotion and maintenance of public information campaigns on UNDP activities, Sustainable Development Goals, and celebrating/commemorating International UN Days under the supervision of the Head of Communications.

Outreach and advocacy:

Undertake field visits to cover success stories for UNDP publications and platforms such as the website and the annual report.
Ensure effective dissemination of advocacy materials to donors, Government partners, civil society, and the media.
Organize media visits, press conferences, and maintain a good relationship with the media.

Public information

Timely and effective responses to inquiries for public information materials.

Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:

Identification and synthesis of best practices, success stories and lessons learned directly linked to programme country goals and activities.
Contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice; including corporate communications repositories.
Support in the management of the overall corporate Communications and Visibility Strategy for UNDP Nepal and ensure that relevant knowledge materials are designed and disseminated.
Professional growth through active learning.
Ensure mainstreaming of gender and social inclusion in all the communication products, activities and initiatives.
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: N. A

Competencies

Core Competencies

• Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
• Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
• Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
• Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
• Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
• Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
• Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

• 2030 Agenda: People Gender
  Gender Mainstreaming
• 2030 Agenda: Prosperity – Inclusive Growth

Social Inclusion

• External Relations & Advocacy – Communications
  Ability to create and implement advocacy strategies which lead to impactful change
• External Relations & Advocacy – General (across the functions)
  Ability to plan, manage and execute of public and private events to ensure that they support and amplify individual communications and advocacy initiatives, as well as UNDP’s overall brand and mandate.
• Communications – Media Relations
  Ability to develop media relations across all aspects of media work including relationships with media and preparing media materials such as messages
• Communications – Social Media management
  Ability to represent and promote the UNDP brand in virtual communities and networks.
• Business Management – Communication
  Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience
  Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels
• External Relations & Advocacy – Public relations
  Ability to build and maintain an overall positive public image for the organization, its mandate, and its brand, while ensuring that individual campaigns and other communications and advocacy initiatives are supported in reaching the public.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in communications, journalism, information technology, multimedia, or other relevant fields. Advanced training in communications, journalism, photo/video editing using multimedia software and desktop publishing is desirable.
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• Applicants with a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in the field of communication / media at the national level and development communications.
• Knowledge/experience in web content management, use of multimedia/graphics/layout/design software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, InDesign, Photoshop, and handling of still/video cameras will be treated as essential technical qualifications.
• Demonstrated experience in drafting/ writing content for press releases, policy briefs, website/ social media in a clear and concise manner is essential.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi­cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Familiarity with multi-media software for preparing videos and sound recording desirable.
• Proven experience of graphic production from start to published/printed product with knowledge of printing processes (offset and digital) and colour management; ·
• Good knowledge about branding;
• Must have strong computer skills (MS Word, Publishing, Power Point, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat)
• Good interpersonal skill and high team work spirit.
• Knowledge and experience with websites and content management systems;
• Knowledge in media and reporting protocols is an advantage;
• Experience in working with UN agencies and international organizations is an advantage; ·
• Knowledge of UN and development issues would be an advantage.

Language:

• Proficiency in English and Nepali is required.

Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.

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