ABOUT THE COMPANY:

UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the CTA Elections, will provide technical assistance to the National Electoral Council (CNE), Electoral Justice Tribunal (TJE) and the office in charge of political party/candidate oversight (UFTF) on all substantial and operational matters pertaining to external communications and relations.

Requirements

Min.

Academic Education

• Advanced university degree (Masters’ degree or equivalent) in the Communications, Political Sciences, International Relations or related field, is required;
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of Master’s degree.

Min.

years of relevant Work experience

• Up to 2 years (with Master´s degree) or minimum 2 years (with Bachelor´s degree) or experience in a national or an international context, in external relations and communication, some experience related to electoral assistance involving advice to high-level electoral officials.

Required skills  

• Professional experience advising on external relations matters with high-level counterparts such as diplomatic representatives, government representatives and electoral authorities is an asset.
• Extensive experience in drafting official documents to be circulated at senior level is required.
• Experience in the use of computers, office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and web-based management systems, and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages.
• Knowledge and experience in relevant thematic area is required.

Desired additional skills             

• Previous experience in registration of political parties and candidates, and accreditation of party agents is an asset.
• Experience working with UN administration and familiarity with UN electoral assistance policies and sound understanding of UN/UNDP programming arrangements, will be an asset.

Required Language(s) 

• Fluency in Spanish and Fluency in English

S/he will also coordinate the communication requirements of the electoral project (EUROELECT-H) in support to elections.

• Act as a resource on comparative experiences and advise CNE, TJE and UFTF relevant counterpart/s on the development of a strategy and communication plan for interacting with different stakeholders: Media, political parties/candidates, observers and other relevant actors, within their particular areas of responsibility;
• Advise CNE, TJE and UFTF on the establishment of internal rules and procedures for managing the external relation responsibility of their respective Boards;
• Assist the institutions’ relevant counterpart/s in managing and coordinating planning, establishment and development of contacts between CNE, TJE and UFTF as well as with political parties, candidates, observers and other relevant actors; This includes supporting the drafting of briefing packages, guidelines and developing tools for the communications with external stakeholders;
• Assist CNE, TJE and UFTF relevant counterpart/s in the establishment of communication and information links with all necessary parties to effectively monitor levels of inclusion, involvement, utilization, and help to close gaps in communication when necessary;
• Advise and support in planning and managing regular meetings with media, candidates and electoral observers;
• Contribute to the capacity-building of CNE, TJE and UFTF staff and other electoral stakeholders (as required) in the field of institutional external communications and communication for development.
• In coordination with the CNE, TJE and UFTF and other stakeholders, manage the established contracts for the production of relevant communication products and services.
• Coordinates the communications requirement of the Project and liaises with the CO communications unit and donors on visibility related matters.

Provides quality control of all the communications products and services.

Participates in project review and/or evaluation meetings, as and when necessary.

• Provide regular updates and draft reports and other documents according to the Project’s reporting framework as well as ad-hoc requirements.
• The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

REQUIRED EDUCATION: Postgraduate Degree

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 24