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 UNV Regional Offices (RO) provide oversight and strategic guidance to the UNV Field Units in their respective geographical assignments and are mainly accountable for the placement of UN Volunteers mobilized for UN Agencies, Funds, and Programmes focused on peace, development and humanitarian needs. Furthermore, the Regional Offices represent, and strategically position, UNV and bring UNV’s services and solutions closer to its partners from governments, UN entities, civil society and private sector. The Regional Offices also lead in scoping and delivering UNV’s advisory service offer on volunteer infrastructure. Reporting to the Manager, Regional Office, and with the technical guidance of the HQ Communications Specialist, the RO Communications Analyst is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing regional communication strategies and products to enhance UNV’s outreach, impact and the development and consolidation of UN system partnerships, as well as relevant national and local actors. He/she focuses on the creation of targeted communication materials to support volunteer mobilization, talent acquisition, and engagement with UN agencies, talent sourcing partners, and other relevant stakeholders. By coordinating with Field Units, the Communications Analyst ensures consistent messaging and branding, as advised by HQ, supports mobilization outreach campaigns and initiatives, and strengthens UNV’s position as a diverse talent provider.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Strategic Communications and Planning
3. Content Production and Quality, and Coordination for Communication Tools
Research and document impactful volunteer initiatives and good practices to showcase UNV’s contributions to diversity, sustainable development, humanitarian action and emergency response in coordination with FUs, in alignment with corporate and regional priorities. Oversee the development of diverse, high-impact communication materials, including reports, testimonials, brochures, videos, and success stories, designed to highlight UNV’s added value and contributions with target audiences. Curate and manage visual and editorial content to maintain alignment with UNV’s corporate messaging and branding. Establish and manage supplier and contractor relationships to ensure timely delivery of quality communication outputs. Collect and coordinate up-to-date visual assets (photography, infographics, etc.), along with production of video for regional initiatives while supporting the ‘menu’ of evidence for corporate use. Ensure alignment of corporate guidelines for photography and video production to maintain high standards of quality and storytelling. Develop and maintain a repository of impact stories and volunteering evidence to share with a broad variety of partners, including Member States, Executive Board, donors, etc.4. Social Media and Digital Communications
Develop, implement and monitor innovative social media strategies to position UNV as a high-quality volunteer service provider to the UN system, aligning regional efforts with corporate priorities, and focusing on diverse and inclusive mobilization. Oversee content planning, optimal communication channels, including social media platforms, to ensure audience engagement and measurable impact. Provide strategic insights from social media analytics to inform and refine ongoing digital communication initiatives. Integrate digital strategies with broader communication efforts to enhance UNV’s brand visibility and influence across multiple channels.5. Brand Management
Develop consistent brand awareness, maintaining corporate style and editorial standards in online and print materials, multimedia, social platforms and other communication tools. Provide strategic guidance to RO and FU colleagues on effective communication formats, design, and promotional tools. Develop and implement innovative strategies to strengthen UNV’s brand presence within and beyond the UN System.The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: None
CompetenciesAchieve Results:
Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadlineThink Innovatively:
Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvementsLearn Continuously
Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedbackAdapt with Agility
Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexibleAct with Determination
Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confidentEngage and Partner
Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationshipsEnable Diversity and Inclusion
Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discriminationCross-Functional & Technical competencies Knowledge generation
Ability to research information and to turn it into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need. Ability to applyDigital Awareness and Literacy
Ability to monitor new and emerging technologies, as well as understand their usage, potential, limitations, impact, and added value. Ability to rapidly and readily adopt and use new technologies in professional activities, and to empower others to use them as needed. Knowledge of the usage of digital technologies and emerging trendsSystems Thinking
Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system.Advocacy strategy and implementation
Ability to create and implement advocacy strategies which lead to impactful changeSocial media management
Ability to represent and promote the UNDP brand in virtual communities and networksMarketing
Ability to communicate the value of a product or serviceCampaign management
Ability to produce and implement communications and advocacy campaigns which lead to impactful change Required Skills and ExperienceThis vacancy is archived.