Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Country Director, the Communications Analyst participates in the implementation of the corporate communications strategy, as well as in the design, management, and implementation of the Country Office communications and publication strategies, with a focus on equipping teams to communicate, which are geared toward influencing the development agenda, promoting public and media outreach, and mobilizing political and financial support for UNDP.
The Communications Analyst maintains a working relationship with the Regional Communications Adviser. The Communications Analyst works in close collaboration with the Business Development, Programme and Operations teams, staff of other UN Agencies, and the UNDP Communications Group staff (Regional Communications Adviser and HQ), ensuring the successful UNDP communication strategy implementation.
Incumbent will approach work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude and display a strong client orientation. As such s/he will display flexibility in performing other emerging tasks assigned by RR/RC, CD or supervisor/manager.
Preparing information required for advocacy for the inclusion of UNDP’s focus areas. Devising and communicating strategies. Influencing the public policy agenda – Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise.
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 – Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise
Ability to Understand and meet or exceedi client needs. Anticipating and addressing client needs and concerns. Developing innovative approaches to meeting client needs. Ensuring overall provision of quality services to clients – Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise
Ability to capture, develop, share and effectively use information and knowledge – Level 4: apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise
Knowledge of enterprise learning and development issues, concepts, and principles, and ability to apply them to enhance the fulfillment and performance of employees – Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise
Ability to Originate and/or editwritten content for media and the general public to be disseminated through press or other online outlets – Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise
Ability to strengthen UNDP’s identity and distinction through its brand and uphold it to a high level of quality – Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise
Ability to represent and promote the UNDP’s work in virtual communities / networks and promote citizen engagement in UNDP’s work – Level 4: apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise.