Communications Analyst
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Location:
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Salary:negotiable / YEAR
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Job type:CONTRACTOR
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Posted:1 month ago
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Category:Communication and Advocacy
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Deadline:07/11/2023
JOB DESCRIPTION
Background
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.
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.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) works in approximately 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. Anchored in the 2030 Agenda for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and committed to the principles of universality, equality, and leaving no one behind, UNDP supports countries’ efforts to strengthen frameworks for development, peacebuilding, disaster risk reduction, and climate change.
In Libya, UNDP has designed a new Country Programme Document (CPD) for 2023–2025, which proposes as one of its three major objectives to invest in local peacebuilding and resilience, marking a transition from immediate stabilization towards longer-term development and peacebuilding. In this regard, UNDP is supporting peace and resilience in targeted clusters across Libya by strengthening the capacity of local institutions and communities to manage conflicts and tensions, complementing its focus on enhancing accountable, effective, and gender sensitive governance, and promoting sustainable green growth and greater resilience to climate change.
Under the Local Peacebuilding and Resilience Pillar, the Strengthening Local Capacities for Resilience and Recovery (SLCRR) Project aims at supporting local authorities in Libya to respond to the many conflicts and human mobility induced challenges that impact negatively people access to essential services, social cohesion and community security, and jobs and sustainable livelihoods. The overall objective of the project is to improve the living conditions and resilience of vulnerable populations (including migrants, refugees, IDPs, returnees and host communities), in particular in the municipalities most affected by migratory flow and/or affected by the conflict.
The project has received funding from the European Union (EU), Kingdom of Norway, United Kingdom, Italy, the African Development Bank (AfDB), and the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) and is being implemented in close cooperation with the Ministry of Local Government, targeted municipalities and local and international partners.
Institutional Arrangement
The Communication Analyst will work under the overall guidance and supervision of the Project Manager of SLCRR project and in close coordination with the Project Specialists, Regional Coordinators, Output Leads, M&E Assoicate and the Programme Management and Support Unit (PMSU). He/she will supervise a graphic designer (consultant).
Duties and Responsibilities
The Communications Analyst will contribute to the development and the implementation of the communication plan of the SLCRR projects and contribute to the implementation of the overall UNDP Country Office Communications Strategy.
The tasks for this role are:
- Take the lead on the implementation of all activities related to the EU-UNDP Communication and Visibility Plan including appropriate feedback mechanisms and monitoring tools, in close partnership with UNDP and EU Delegation communication specialists;
- Deliver concrete visibility promotion activities as identified in the plan;
- Elaborate, implement and continuously monitor a communication and visibility plan and its impact in promotion of the visibility of project results.
- Develop a professional media package to provide background information about the project, and establish processes for: (i) regular communication with media contacts; (ii) regular production of press releases; (iii) advising and assisting programme partners in managing local media interest at the community level;
- Design concepts of various communication products such as TV and radio programmes, websites, publications and other promotional or information materials in cooperation with programme team;
- Organize press trips to ensure media coverage; coordinate organization of open days and launching events at local level;
- Write articles, success stories, press releases and news about the programme’s most important achievements to be placed in the national and international media as well as in the local and regional media/websites, as well as UNDP Libya website and social media platforms.
- Prepare writing products such as factsheets, infographics, updates, social media posts and any promotional material requested to implement the visibility plan, compliant with the EU-UNDP partnership communication guidelines and in line with UNDP and UNDP Libya overall communication strategy.
- Prepare periodical reports on communication/media activities and expenses;
- Prepare and conduct communication trainings for communication officers of the
Competencies
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| Achieve Results: | LEVEL 2: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing work | |||||||||||||||||
| Think Innovatively: | LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking | |||||||||||||||||
| Learn Continuously: | LEVEL 2: Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning | |||||||||||||||||
| Adapt with Agility: | LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change process | |||||||||||||||||
| Act with Determination: | LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously | |||||||||||||||||
| Engage and Partner: | LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build/maintain coalitions/partnerships | |||||||||||||||||
| Enable Diversity and Inclusion: | LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision making | |||||||||||||||||
| People Management (Insert below standard sentence if the position has direct reports.)
UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated site. Cross-Functional & Technical competencies (insert up to 7 competencies)
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Required Skills and Experience
| Min. Education requirements |
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| Min. years of relevant work experience | A minimum of 2 years (with Master’s degree) or 4 years (with Bachelor’s degree) of professional working experience in communication or international relations is required |
| Required skills | Communications or journalism experience in an international environment |
| Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section |
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| Required Language(s) |
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| Professional Certificates | N/A. |
Disclaimer
Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.
UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.
Applicant information about UNDP rosters
Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
Non-discrimination
UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
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