UNDP : Communication and Multimedia Officer (Office based Aqaba) – Aqaba
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Location:
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Salary:negotiable / YEAR
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Job type:CONTRACTOR
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Posted:24 hours ago
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Category:Communication and Advocacy, Graphic Design and Multimedia
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Deadline:22/01/2025
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.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, or any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. UNDP Jordan upholds a vision focusing on the achievements of Sustainable Human Development in Jordan, ending poverty and reducing inequalities. UNDP is at the heart of the UN’s work on sustainable development and a leader for the new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals.
UNDP Jordan’s 2023-2027 country programme seeks to support national efforts in enhancing people’s resilience in Jordan through robust interventions that increase people’s equal access to sustainable resources, enhance green growth opportunities, and advance democratic governance, implementing a portfolio approach cutting across three outcomes focused on systematic transformation in three priority areas: (a) prosperous and productive people; (b) green and safe future pathways for climate action; and (c) holistic and transformative systems/policies and capacities across all sectors.
The Green Pathways and Inclusive Growth Portfolio has been supporting GoJ to fulfill its commitments towards International Environmental Conventions, including the Convention of Biological Diversity (CBD), and has launched many interventions in the Gulf of Aqaba to conserve Jordan`s unique biodiversity in landscapes and marine ecosystems. Support is primarily focused on enhancing the effectiveness and sustainability of the newly established Aqaba Marine Reserve and addressing direct drivers to protect habitats and species. Among these initiatives are improving the management and operation system of the new Aqaba Marine Reserve, Enhance the conservation of the Aqaba Marine Reserve by improving capacity for effective management and the Gulf of Aqaba Resilient Reefs Programme
The UNDP Jordan Country Office is seeking to employ a full-time Communication and Multimedia Officer to support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of advocacy and communication campaigns, event coverage, and design needs for the UNDP Marine Programme in Aqaba. This position will operate under the supervision of the designated Project Manager and will require close collaboration and coordination with the UNDP Communication Analyst.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Communication and Multimedia Officer is required to deliver the following:
- Contribute to and collaborate on the development and implementation of communication and outreach/advocacy strategies,
- A specific emphasis on promoting coastal-ecosystem-related initiatives, including both marine and terrestrial conservation.
- Utilizing a multimedia production approach (photo, video, graphics, audio, text)
- Proposing creative, innovative ideas that align with new trends in web communication to highlight the Gulf of Aqaba’s marine and terrestrial coastal ecosystem conservation, preservation, restoration, ecosystem services, sustainable practices, local community involvement, and other relevant activities.
- Produce original multimedia content (photo, video, graphics, audio) to promote the Gulf of Aqaba’s marine and terrestrial program initiatives, including digital publications (graphic presentations, infographics, graphic reports/manuals), social media posts, and podcasts.
- Build and consolidate a reliable media portfolio and a set of promotional materials specifically for UNDP’s marine and terrestrial initiatives in the coastal ecosystem of Aqaba to foster collaboration and ensure visibility. Disseminate these materials to increase engagement and awareness of coastal-ecosystem-related activities.
- Design, develop, and implement communication and outreach products focused on marine conservation, sustainable fisheries, and other marine-specific projects` activities.
- Analyze social media channels and websites, generating reports based on monthly KPIs to optimize the media strategy with a focus on promoting coastal ecosystem (marine and terrestrial) initiatives. Use a data-driven approach to enhance visibility and engagement.
- Set KPIs related to awareness campaigns on both marine and terrestrial issues, e.g., community engagement metrics on habitat protection and the increase in positive media coverage on Gulf of Aqaba ecosystems.
The Communication and Multimedia Officer is expected to perform the following technical tasks with a focus on coastal-ecosystem-related content:
Communication Materials
- Contribute to and lead the implementation of the projects` communication strategy and work plan.
- Consolidate information and data from project staff and relevant national stakeholders to develop communication materials that highlight marine conservation efforts and achievements.
- Gather content related to effective coastal-ecosystem program activities and results.
- Develop community-specific coastal-ecosystem-related materials and activities.
- Support the production of communication materials, including projects` briefing notes, images, and videos.
- Draft and edit articles and human-interest stories for both online and web-based platforms.
- Oversee the production of advocacy and communication materials, ensuring quality control and alignment with UNDP and donors’ Communication and Branding guidelines.
- Recommend suitable communication materials for media and advocacy activities.
- Develop communication materials specifically focused on the conservation of the Aqaba coastal ecosystem including coral reefs, marine species, terrestrial, and community engagement for sustainable practices.
- Leverage established networks and resources to support communication activities focused on marine environment and conservation.
Media Relations
- Draft and edit articles, press releases, human-interest stories, and other media materials.
- Facilitate collaboration with the media, organizing project site visits, providing photo coverage, and utilizing multimedia channels to highlight UNDP marine program initiatives.
- Monitor and assess the effectiveness of media materials, while maintaining a comprehensive library of marine-related media coverage (photos, videos, and clippings) from various initiatives.
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Conduct audience research and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of communication efforts related to marine project initiatives.
- Conduct lessons learned reviews to refine communication strategies for future marine-related initiatives.
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Institutional Arrangement
The Communication and Multimedia Officer will report to the Project Manager Marine and work in close collaboration and coordination with the UNDP Communication Analyst.
Competencies
| Core | |
| 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:
| Thematic Area | Name | Definition |
| 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 build and maintain an overall positive public image for the organisation, its mandate and its brand, while ensuring that
individual campaigns and other communications and advocacy initiatives are supported in reaching the public |
| External Relations & Advocacy | Brand & quality management | Ability to position a UNDP brand and uphold it to a high level of quality |
| Business
Management |
Communication | -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 |
Required Skills and Experience
| Min. Education requirements |
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| Min. years of relevant
work experience |
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| Required skills |
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| Desired skills in addition
to the competencies covered in the Competencies section |
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| Required Language(s) |
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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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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: No requirements
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