Background UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous 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, 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) is the UN’s global development network, working in 177 countries and territories. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, UNDP is committed to helping the country through strengthened national and local capacities to carry out political, economic and social reforms and promote development. In the programmatic period 2021-2025, United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework will guide the work of authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) and the United Nations (UN). Commitment to work together and achieve priorities in BiH is expressed by: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and selected Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), future accession to the European Union, the Joint Socio-Economic Reforms (Reform Agenda) 2019-2022, and the human rights commitments of BiH, including other agreed international and regional development goals, and treaty obligations and conventions.
As part of UNDP BiH’s Good Governance (GG) Sector, the Local Development Programme is a portfolio of thematic projects funded by an array of various donors:
Country Infrastructure Development Project Economic Governance for Growth Project Public Enterprise Integrity Projects Strengthening Public Integrity and Transparency at Sub-National Level Project Response to COVID-19 outbreak Project Project for Improving Performance of Local ServicesIn light of the above, under the supervision of the Local Development Programme Manager/GG Deputy Sector Leader, the Communications Analyst will support the implementation, visibility and communication activities, ensuring effective and successful communication and promotion of programme activities. The Communications Analyst will also ensure the execution of coherent communication in full cooperation and coordination with UNDP’s Communications Unit. Duties and Responsibilities Support in designing and implementation of the communications strategies and plans for the Local Development Programme
Conducts communications needs assessments for the Local Development Programme Projects; In coordination with Project Managers, develops communications strategies and plans for the Local Development Programme Projects with clearly defined goals, as well as communication and advocacy instruments; Proactively develops ideas, proposes actions and provides advice for improved and coherent promotion of Local Development Programme Projects results using the existing and new communication tools and channels, adequate for targeted audience; Ensures alignment of Projects communication strategies, plans and activities with UNDP CO communication strategies, plans and guidelines, in close cooperation with Communication Unit; Ensures effective implementation of Local Development Programme Projects communication strategies and plans; Ensures effective and timely information exchange between the Local Development Programme Projects and Communications Unit on all aspects related to communication plans and activities; Provides inputs related to Local Development Programme communication plans, actions and results to the Head of Communication Unit.Management of public relations activities for the Local Development Programme Projects
Manages public relations (PR) events and campaigns related to the Local Development Programme Projects; Ensures all Local Development Programme Project products are produced in line with UNDP CO standards and guidelines; Aligns all Local Development Programme Projects PR activities with the UNDP CO Communication Unit public relation activities; Produces (writes) various types of promotional materials, including but not limited to media advisories, press releases, op-eds, briefing materials, talking points (for senior UNDP staff), blogposts, web articles, posts for social networks, etc. Coordinates production of all communication materials related to the Local Development Programme in general and Projects (including but not limited to production of videos, photo essays and design tasks, as per project activities need); Acts as a Local Development Programme projects’ spokesperson, when required; Provides timely and effective responds to media inquiries, in coordination with the Head of the Communications Unit; Moderates Local Development Programme project’s events/conferences when/if required; Provides periodical and ad hoc reports on Programme’s communication plans, activities and results to Head of the Communications Unit; Provides input and supports communications actions and activities of high importance to the UNDP CO, when required.Administrate relevant programme website subpages and social media
Administrates Local Development Programme Projects section within UNDP CO webpage and produces content for UNDP webpage and social networks; Develops communications content tailored for online channels; Monitors media and informs designated staff on issues relevant to the programme; Develop and support development and implementation of plans for online communications; Contributes to overall UNDP online presence through regular coordination and production of tailored content;This vacancy is archived.