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Job Opportunity: Communications Specialist Vacancy At UNDP For August In New York (USA)

UN Jobs Admin July 27, 2024

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Job Opportunity: Communications Specialist Vacancy At UNDP For August In New York (USA)

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Vacancy Details

Job Identification: 19656
Locations: New York, United States
Apply Before: 08/08/2024, 05:59 AM
Job Schedule: Full time
Agency: UNDP
Grade: IPSA-10
Vacancy Type: International Personnel Service Agreement
Practice Area: SDG Integration
Bureau: Bureau for Management Services
Contract Duration: 1 Year
Education & Work Experience: Master’s Degree – 5 year(s) experience OR Bachelor’s Degree – 7 year(s) experience
Required Languages: Fluency in English
Vacancy Timeline: 2 Weeks

Job Purpose and Organizational Context

Job Opportunity: Communications Specialist Vacancy At UNDP For August In New York (USA) . To manage a Multi-Partner Trust Fund (MPTF), a dedicated Fund Secretariat has been created. Under the guidance and supervision of the Head of the Fund Secretariat, the Communications Specialist manages the Fund Secretariat’s digital communications, media relationships and vendors, as well as facilitating communication and knowledge sharing.

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Duties and Responsibilities

Working under the supervision of the Head of Communications, Joint SDG Fund Secretariat, develop and implement internal/external communication strategies and outreach for the Fund.

Manage the Fund Secretariat’s digital communications.
Work with UN country teams to ensure full coverage of the Joint SDG Fund activities and the generation of new content.
Maintain Joint SDG Fund presence in public dialogue where appropriate.
Develop relationships with key partners to maximize visibility and traffic to Joint SDG Fund platforms and to maximize the distribution of content.
Coordinate the production and publishing of daily content (text, images, video or HTML) that support and engage audiences in a meaningful way.
Execute the unit’s communications related operational activities in accordance with the Internal Control Framework issued by the Executive Coordinator and within the context of UNDP’s regulatory framework (such as the Financial Regulations and Rules and the UNDP Programme and Operations Policy and Procedure Manual).

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2. Manage media relationships/partnerships for the Fund.

Promote optimum visibility of Joint SDG Fund activities through effective media relations, placement and distribution of information material and creative partnerships with bi-lateral, multi-lateral and non-governmental organizations and the private sector.
Foster and maintain strong working relationships with international, regional and national and news organizations.
Develop and maintain a database of journalists and a Joint SDG Fund mailing list. Maintain contact information, materials and relationships with journalists and media outlets covering print, TV, radio, web etc. in varied countries, and within UN HQ, UN Agencies.
Provide access for journalists to subject-matter experts and relevant donor/country team spokespeople.
Provide effective responses to inquiries for public information materials and ongoing advocacy and promotion of the Joint SDG Fund’s mandate.
Produce communication products and materials to support the work of the Joint SDG Fund for a wide variety of media and donor and government partners.
Coordinate the writing, development, design, production and dissemination of publications – particularly relevant news releases through print and video, utilizing the resources of Joint SDG Fund partners, and pitching pieces for publication when possible; and
Provide editorial input into all forms of varied publications, reports and website updates as needed.
Edit and write talking points for senior level officials.
Host webinars with UN country teams on thematic areas of the High Impact initiatives
Manage contracts and suppliers for communication activities.

3. Lead the efforts of communication knowledge management and knowledge sharing.

Advise and support the development of storytelling, visibility and outreach for Joint SDG Fund work;
Guide in the preparation and implementation of communication tools and materials and advise on how these can be operationalized.
Develop communication messages into existing Joint SDG Fund initiatives linked to communication/ knowledge sharing efforts; and
Maintain close contact with communications focal points in the UN system, as well as to support outside knowledge networks and communities of practice linked to SDG financing.

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4. Perform other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Joint SDG Fund Secretariat.

Institutional Arrangement

The Communications Specialist will report to the Head of Communications, Joint SDG Fund Secretariat.

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Competencies

Core
Achieve Results:	LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact
Think Innovatively:	LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems
Learn Continuously	LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences
Adapt with Agility	LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands
Act with Determination	LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results
Engage and Partner	LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration
Enable Diversity and Inclusion	LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

Thematic Area	Name	Definition
Communications	Media Relations	Ability to form and maintain meaningful working relationships with various members of the media
Digital Innovations	Multimedia writing/editing	Ability to originate or edit written content for media and the general public to be disseminated through press or other online outlets
Partnership Management	Partnerships	Ability to engage with other agencies and forge productive working relationships
Communications	Public Relations	Ability to manage the spread of information between the UNDP and the public
Communications	Knowledge Management	Ability to efficiently handle and share information and knowledge.
Business Direction & Strategy	System Thinking	Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system.
Communications	Strategic Planning:	Ability to make decisions that align with strategy, vision, and mission.

Required Skills and Experience

Minimum Education requirements

Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Social Science, Communications, Journalism, or related field is required, or
A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in Social Science, Communications, Journalism, or related field.

Minimum years of relevant work experience

Minimum 5 years (with master’s degree) or 7 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant work experience in the field of communications preferably at an international level is required.

Required skills

Experience in designing communications strategy and materials, public advocacy campaigns, editing articles, and human-interest stories.
Experience in sharing stories and creating boards for social media posts.
Ability to form working relationships with web designers/coders in updated the website, graphic designers and videographers for visuals and merchandise.
Proven ability to shape messages and stories for media placement.
Experience managing and working with teams of people particularly in civil society engagement.
Experience in the use of computers applications and software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) as well as web-based management systems.

Desired additional skills and competencies