Digital Communications Specialist

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Mission and objectives

Our Mission and Vision: As the United Nations lead agency on international development, UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities, and to build resilience to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Our work is concentrated in three focus areas; sustainable development, democratic governance and peace building, and climate and disaster resilience. UNDP’s mandate is to end poverty, build democratic governance, rule of law, and inclusive institutions. We advocate for change, and connect countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. Our Development Objectives: UNDP’s work, adapted to a range of country contexts, is framed through three broad development settings. 1- Eradication of poverty in all its forms and dimensions 2- Accelerating structural transformations for sustainable development 3- Building resilience to crisis and shocks Our Strategic Solution UNDP is implementing six cross-cutting approaches to development, known as Signature Solutions. A robust, integrated way to put our best work – or 'signature' skillset – into achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. 1. Keeping people out of poverty 2. Governance for peaceful, just, and inclusive societies 3. Crisis prevention and increased resilience 4. Environment: nature-based solutions for development 5. Clean, affordable energy 6. Women’s empowerment and gender equality

Context

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN’s global development network. It advocates for positive change and connects countries to knowledge and resources to help ordinary people build better lives. UNDP has been working in Lebanon since 1960, supporting the government and the people in their efforts to recover from the civil war, build lasting peace, generate sustainable and equitable growth, and mobilize funds from donors to help the country in these efforts. The Digital Communications Specialist will be supporting the country office in communicating about the impact that UNDP does in Lebanon, regionally, and globally by working on digital content and disseminating it.

Task description

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Head of Communication Unit and the Senior Communication and Media Officer his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: • Manage UNDP Lebanon’s social media accounts • Support in developing and implementing a digital communications strategy • Manage the social media calendar and develop content (stories, posts, captions) and key strategic messages to be used across UNDP Lebanon’s digital platforms • Manage digital campaigns such as Facebook ads, email shots, and messenger bots… • Support in email marketing, measure engagement, and follow-up on results • Define Key Performance Indicators and monitor and measure the digital platforms’ performance • Work closely with cross-sectoral teams to go after stories and content for digital platforms • Support in implementing UN digital campaigns • Develop monthly analytical reports on performance and targeted digital campaigns • Be across trends in the social media space, review best practice and make recommendations on how to improve UNDP Lebanon’s digital platforms • Develop a multimedia library including photos and videos • Attend conferences/events for live coverage. • Get quotes from stakeholders during events for social media reporting • Replace the communication Assistant during her leave • Get familiar with the updating/adding information on UNDP website • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.