- Planning and elaboration of communications needs assessments.
- Well-developed communications and outreach strategy based on the corporate communications strategy;
- Constructive and timely advice on inclusion of communication components in programme formulation to integrate advocacy and communication strategies into all aspects of UNDP and CB’s development programme;
- Prepares for and attends as required Crisis Management Support Team meetings, Crisis Boards and other relevant meetings as necessary.
- Well-reasoned innovative suggestions and approaches to address communications issues;
- Elaboration and implementation of the CB publications strategy and plan based on the corporate publications policy;
- Identification and development of storylines for publications and substantive articles contributing to debates on key crisis-related issues (including active seeking and verification of inputs);
- Identification and development of storylines for media, including print, broadcast, online and social, focusing on ongoing crisis situations in which UNDP works, including working closely and coordinating with staff on the ground;
- Coordination and management of all publication activities, including content management, editing, norms for publishing, design, liaison with printers and other suppliers to oversee production and supervision of publications dissemination;
- Maintenance of a roster of qualified translators and style checkers in main UN languages to ensure high-quality translations (in collaboration with BERA).
- Advice on the development of an internal system for production planning, registration, review and tracking of expenses;
- Monitoring of stocks and usage of publications and reordering, as required;
- Opportunities to leverage social media to complement GPN’s messaging identified and used.
- Website contents strongly and effectively reflect the Global Policy Network’s principles and priorities;
- Regularly updated information on the website;
- Innovative ways of enhancing GPN information dissemination using the internet.
4. Promotes optimum visibility of GPN/Crisis Bureau’s activities through effective media relations, placement and distribution of information material and creative partnerships, focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Maintain stronger relations with relevant UN entities;
- Strategic partnerships formed with media counterparts at other UN agencies and external media networks, strengthening internal capacity for media outreach and technical expertise;
- Enhanced media/press coverage of UNDP in its strategic areas, positions and issues around crisis prevention, response and recovery, in line with corporate communications strategies;
- Opportunities for press conferences identified and participation organized; interviews with senior managers and Crisis Bureau’s focal points facilitated;
- In coordination with BERA and other relevant bureaus, draft and disseminate press releases, advisories, background information, press/media kits and updated information and stories to inform media and general public of UNDP’s work on crisis prevention, response and recovery and other GPN work programme initiatives, results and successes, and other achievements;
- Advice and technical support to HQ units and regional teams in developing media campaigns and initiatives, strategies provided for effective media relations.
- Optimal working relations with the Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy team, other GPN teams, and Regional Bureaus communication specialists formed and maintained;
- Timely contributions of knowledge, expertise and information to BERA and GPN initiatives, leading to quality and high-impact outcome, support and input to corporate and organizational processes;
- Enhancement of GPN credibility as knowledge provider on crisis prevention, response and recovery.
- Ability to make new and useful ideas work.
- Ability to persuade others to follow.
- Ability to improve performance and satisfaction.
- Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform.
- Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement.
- Ability to form and maintain meaningful working relationships with various members of the media.
- Ability to communicate the value of a product or service.
- Ability to originate or edit written content for media and the general public to be disseminated through press or other online outlets.
- Ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside (Programmes/projects) or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support;
- Sets overall direction for the formation and management of strategic relationships contributing to the overall positioning of UNDP.
- Ability to manage the spread of information between the UNDP and the public.
- Ability to manage and coordinate campaigns and people with inspiration;
- Believe in and promote diversity in the workplace and reshaping the workforce to meet need.
- A minimum of a Master’s degree or equivalent in communications, journalism, public relations, social sciences, international relations, or related field
- At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in communications at the national or international level, including experience in media relations;
- Experience in UN system Country Office settings or with a multilateral organization of similar size and complexity is desirable;
- Experience in crisis context is an asset.
- Fluency in English, both oral and written, is required;
- Working knowledge of other UN official language (preferably French and/or Spanish) highly desirable.
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Contract Duration: 1 Year with possibility for extension