UN Jobs – Communications Associate – United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Job Title: Communications Associate
Organisation: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Grade: NB3
Reports to: Knowledge Management Analyst
About US:
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nation’s global development network. UNDP advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. The UNDP provides expert advice, training, grant support to developing countries including Uganda with increasing emphasis on assistance to the least developed countries.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to communications and advocacy outreach activities for the IDE programme.
- Provide logistical support to communications and advocacy efforts and campaigns, e.g., by supporting the organization of roundtable discussions, press conferences, and other publicity events and providing inputs to briefing materials and press releases, as necessary. Provide administrative support to the development of the IDE communications and advocacy materials;
- Draft press releases, articles, key messages, and another advocacy materials;
- Review translations, contact with printers and other suppliers to ensure production;
- Maintain library/ database of reference materials and photos;
- Follow guidelines from HQ.
- Provide support in the management of the IDE social media presence and website.
- Gather information for the development of content for the UNCDF website and social media channels;
- Update the website and social media channels, as required;
- Maintain files, databases, and systems relevant to the IDE’s digital presence;
- Track and monitor social media and report relevant information to IDE staff;
- Research, compile and produce reports on web statistics on a regular basis and electronic surveys;
- Design and create social media content (infographics, videos, GIFs, social media cards etc.).
- Provide media relations support to the IDE.
- Maintain and update database of relevant press in country;
- Respond to requests for information, as delegated;
- Gather and compile inputs for talking points.
- Facilitate knowledge management and sharing.
- Contribute to the identification of best practices and lessons learned;
- Support trainings and workshops on communication practices;
- Support and organize partner events, meetings, workshops, trainings;
- Provide/ exchange information with partners, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor;
- Provide support on special web/digital/media projects undertaken by the IDE.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Political Science or a related field with 3 years’ experience or High school certificate with relevant specialized certification with 6 years’ experience.
- At least three years of progressively responsible experience in providing support to the formulation and implementation of internal and external communications and advocacy strategies and related plans;
- Experience in the use of computers applications and software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) as well as web-based management systems;
- Experience in the use of social media and digital communication;
- Proven skills in the production of communication products in a variety of formats such as publications and videos;
- Experience working with international organizations, developing country governments, donor agencies and / or NGOs and other civil society groups involved in various sectors of international development;
- Experience with a UN organization/agency is preferable;
- Proven experience in management of events and coordination of contributions from partners and stake holders;
- Ability to draft clearly and concisely, ideas and concepts in written and oral form, specific skill in writing stories, articles for print and electronic media;
- Excellent interpersonal skills, proactive, self-motivated and team player. Full fluency in written and spoken English is required.
Competencies
- Ability to make new and useful ideas work
- Ability to persuade others to follow
- Ability to improve performance and satisfaction
- Communication & Relationship Management
- Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform
- Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement
How to Apply:
All candidates who wish to join the United Nations should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 27th November 2021
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