Analyste en Communication

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the DCD or DRR or Communications Specialist, the Communications Analyst in a large Country Office 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 which are geared to influence the development agenda, promote public and media outreach and mobilize 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, UNDP Communications Group staff (Regional Communications Adviser and HQ) ensuring successful UNDP communication strategy implementation. 

1. Provides support to the planning and design of internal and external strategies for communications and outreach

• Conduct of communications needs assessments for CO (projects, country programme and corporate change initiatives, etc)
• Analysis of requirements and synthesis of proposals for elaboration of the CO communications and outreach strategy based on corporate strategic priorities and the UNDP External Communications Action Plan.
• Development/production of communication and advocacy instruments and materials for marketing and awareness-raising campaigns, including briefing materials and media materials in coordination with the supervisor.
• Synthesis of proposals for project formulations to integrate advocacy and communication strategies into all aspects of UNDP’s development programme.

2. Ensures the implementation of the CO publications strategy and plan

• Effective implementation of the CO publications strategy and plan.
• Management of CO publication activities, such as drafting articles, content management, norms for publishing, design, maintenance of regular contact with printers and other suppliers to ensure production and publications dissemination.

3. Provides support to the maintenance of the UNDP web site, intranet, CO web-based knowledge management system

• Management of the office web sites based on corporate requirements in cooperation with the ICT staff.
• Preparation of the content for the web sites and social media platforms to ensure consistency of the 

4. Supports the business development

• Promotion and dissemination of corporate advocacy materials for launching flagship initiatives and publications such as the Human Development Report.
• Promotion and maintenance of public information campaigns on issue including UNDP activities, Sustainable Development Goals and UN Reform, under the supervision of Communications Specialist.
• Preparation and dissemination of newsletter to donors, donor reports, civic education and community awareness, where appropriate, to support projects.

5. Facilitation of knowledge building and management

• Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme country goals and activities.
• Contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice including corporate communications repositories.
• Provision of trainings for UNDP staff on internal and external communications for development
• Professional growth through active learning.

Innovation (Ability to make new and useful ideas work)

• Level 4: Adept with complex concepts and challenges convention purposefully

Leadership (Ability to persuade others to follow)

• Level 4: Generates commitment, excitement and excellence in others

People Management (Ability to improve performance and satisfaction)

• Level 4: Models independent thinking and action 

Communication (Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform)

• Level 4: Synthesizes information to communicate independent analysis

Delivery (Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement)

• Level 4: Meets goals and quality criteria for delivery of products or services

Advocacy (Competency Definition)

• Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise

Building Strategic Partnerships (Competency Definition)

• Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise

Client Orientations (Competency Definition)

• Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise

Job knowledge (Competency Definition)

• Level 4: apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise

Creating Visibility for UNDP (Competency Definition)

• Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise

Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing (Competency Definition)

• Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise
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Education:

Master's degree in media relations, journalism, publishing 

Experience:

Up to 2 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in public relations, communications or advocacy. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, good knowledge and experience in handling of web-based management systems

Language Requirements:

Fluency in written & spoken French and English.

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