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United Nations Development Programme Communication and Multimedia Officer Jordan UNDP Jobs 2024

United Nations Development Programme looking for “Communication and Multimedia Officer”. Applicants with an Advanced degree may apply on or before 18-Jul-24.

The United Nations Development Programme has published a job vacancy announcement on 04/07/2024 for qualified applicants to fill in the vacant post of Communication and Multimedia Officer to be based in Amman , Jordan. For more jobs, please visit https://unjoblink.org

Company Name: United Nations Development Programme

Job Title: Communication and Multimedia Officer

Duty Station: Amman , Jordan

Country: Jordan

Application Deadline: 18-Jul-24

Responsibilities:

The Communication and Multimedia Officer is required to deliver the following:

1. Contribute and collaborate on the development and implementation of communication and outreach/advocacy strategies and plans, with a specific focus on multimedia production approach (photo, video, graphics, audio, text), including proposing creative, innovative ideas for the promotion of INFF activities, in line with new trends in web communication.
2. Content production of original multi-media materials (photo, video, graphics, audio), including digital publications (graphic presentations, infographics, graphic reports/manuals), social media posts (images, graphics, text), audio/video podcast, full video production including design/storyboard, shooting, editing, post/production, strategic publication (reels, clips, short documentaries, interviews), creation of professional photographic libraries.
3. Consolidation of a reliable and consistent media portfolio & promotional materials for collaboration/partnership for visibility and dissemination.
4. Design, develop, implement, disseminate communication and outreach/advocacy products pertaining to the project activities on social media channels and websites. Administering all social media accounts & website regularly.
5. Analyse social media channels/websites and prepare reports based on monthly KPIs to enhance the media strategy using a data-driven approach.
6. Develop brochures, graphic factsheets, stories from the field to inform media partners and  the public at both the country and regional level.
7. The  Communication and Multimedia Officer is expected to perform the following technical tasks:

Communication Materials

• Contribute and lead in the implementation of the project’s communication strategy and work plan.
• Arrange and consolidate information and data from the project staff and relevant national stakeholders for use in communications materials.
• Gather content and coverage of efforts to identify effective project activities and results.
• Develop complementary, country specific and local community materials and activities.
• Support the production of communication materials (e.g., project briefing notes, images, video. Web pages etc.) that meet the country and HQ standards.
• Draft and edit articles and human-centric stories and other advocacy/information materials for both web-based and online media, as appropriate.
• Follow up on the production of advocacy and communication materials (e.g., videos, audio-visuals, etc.), and oversee the qualitative aspects of production, (e.g., quality control, reviews of layout and graphic design etc.) to meet standards as set out in the UNDP Communication and Branding guidelines.
• Recommend appropriate information and communication materials for use in media, and other advocacy and communication activities.
• Recommend established networks, resources, and processes to support communication activities.

Media relations

• Contribute  in drafting and editing articles, press releases, human interest stories and other advocacy/information materials in all media formats, as appropriate. Prepare background communication and promotional materials for briefing and visits of media and other special interest groups. Assist in the planning, logistic and administrative arrangements for them.
• Facilitate in collaborating with the media through activities such as organizing project site visits, facilitating photo coverage and video footage and utilizing both web-based and multimedia media as appropriate.
• Monitor and evaluate the use and effectiveness of media materials. Maintain a library of coverage (photos, videos, and clippings) related to the project.

Monitoring and evaluation

• Guide  in coordinating appropriate audience research and compiling and analyzing relevant data.
• Undertake lessons learned review of successful and unsuccessful communication experiences as directed by supervisor.

Partners, and special events

• Organize and conduct special events and activities to promote project goals and objectives.
• Facilitate  in developing and maintaining close collaboration with mass media, as well as with groups and organizations whose support is essential to the achievement of advocacy and communication objectives of the project.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization

Requirements:

• 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 

Digital & Innovation    

• Data analysis   Ability to extract, analyse and visualize data (including Real-Time Data) to form meaningful insights and aid effective decision making

General (across the functions)

• Event planning and execution: 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.

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        

• Brand & quality management: Ability to position a UNDP brand and uphold it to a high level of quality

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