UNDP Communication Analyst Job Vacancy in Kigali, Rwanda

Background

• The
  lead UN agency for: UNDAF Result One related to Good Governance enhanced
  and sustained; and UNDAF Result 4 on Environment;
• The
  Administrative Agent of the One UN Fund; and
• Chair
  of the UN Operations Management Team (UNOMT) responsible for leading the
  harmonization and simplification of policies and procedures among UN
  agencies.

• Formulation
  and implementation of CO communications and advocacy strategies and tools;
• Elaboration
  and implementation of the CO publications policy;
• Supervision
  of the design and maintenance of the UNDP/ UN web site, intranet, and CO
  web-based knowledge management system;
• Support
  to business development and effective contribution to implementation of
  resource mobilization strategy
• Facilitation
  of knowledge building and knowledge sharing.

• Design,
  elaboration and implementation of the CO communications and outreach
  strategy based on the corporate communications strategyAdvocacy and
  promotion of UNDP mandate, mission and purpose;
• Management
  and dissemination of advocacy materials including Human Development Report
  and other UN/UNDP publications. Contribution to and elaboration of joint
  UN information campaigns;
• Creation,
  promotion and maintenance of marketing/promotional communication and
  advocacy packages and tools based on current programme and new
  initiatives. Thorough analysis of the information to be included into the
  packages;
• Active
  engagement in new partnership development, maintenance of close contacts
  with national and international media, government officials, multilateral
  and bilateral donors, civil society and private sector to promote public
  awareness on UNDP activities and to mobilize interests and resources for
  implementation of strategic initiatives;
• Preparation
  of briefing materials and press releases and conduct of media interviews;
• Effective
  participation and contribution to the development and implementation of a
  harmonized UN Communication Strategy and tools in Rwanda.

• Conceptualization,
  elaboration and implementation of the CO publications policy based on the
  corporate publications policy;
• Identification
  of activities for publications, drafting articles describing successful
  projects, public events and other achievements and successes, fostering
  understanding of UNDP’s strategic role in country development;
• Coordination
  and management of all CO publication activities, including content
  management, norms for publishing, design, translation, etc;
• Supervision
  of publications dissemination.

• Conceptualization
  and design of the office web sites based on corporate requirements in
  cooperation with the ICT staff;
• Supervision
  and preparation of the content for the CO websites ensuring quality
  control and consistency of the materials;
• Close
  collaboration with the UN Communication Working Group on development,
  implementation and maintenance of a common UN information platform.

• Promotion
  and maintenance of public information campaigns on UNDP activities, UN Reform,
  results of MDGs, in association with other;
• Promotion
  and dissemination of corporate advocacy materials for launching flagship
  initiatives and publications such as the Human Development Report;
• Packaging
  and submission of programme initiatives for donor review in collaboration
  with programme staff and supervisor.

• Maintenance
  of increased coverage and understanding of the UNDP’s work in the country
  or practice area through regular media contacts and provision of
  newsworthy information to national public and, where possible, donors;
• Organization
  of roundtable discussions, press conferences, briefing sessions,
  interviews, launches, etc;
• Forging
  of a ‘one UN’ image through publicizing the significance of local UN
  reform efforts, joint programmes, common services. Organization and
  implementation of joint UN information;
• campaigns
  (UN Day, World AIDS Day, etc.);
• Ensured
  access for journalists to subject matter experts;
• Drafting/production
  of regular newsletter to donors;
• Preparation
  of donor reports, civic education and community awareness where
  appropriate to support projects.

• Effective
  responses to inquiries for public information materials.

• Active
  contribution to the development of a CO Resource Mobilization Strategy and
  its successful implementation in close collaboration with CO teams;
• Formatting,
  packaging and submission of programme initiatives for donor review in
  collaboration with programme staff;
• Development
  of partnerships with the UN Agencies, IFI’s, government institutions,
  bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, private sector, civil society in the
  specific thematic areas based on strategic goals of UNDP, country needs
  and donors’ priorities.

• Identification
  and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to
  programme country goals and activities, operational and management best
  practices as well as UN common system harmonization initiatives in the
  area of communication;
• Sound
  contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice;
• Organization
  of trainings for the CO and project staff on communication for
  development.

• Demonstrates
  integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
• Advocates
  and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
• Displays
  cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and
  adaptability;
• Treats
  all people fairly without favoritism.

• Shares
  knowledge and experience and contributes to UNDP Practice Areas;
• Encourages
  office staff to share knowledge and contribute to UNDP Practice Areas;
• Develops
  deep knowledge in Practice Areas;
• Actively
  works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more
  Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.

• Ability
  to implement communications and publications strategies;
• Ability
  to advocate effectively;
• Demonstrates
  excellent ability to write and communicate orally with accuracy and
  professionalism;
• Good
  knowledge of current development issues particularly those pertinent to
  UNDP’s Practice Areas. Ability to conceptualize issues and analyze data;
• Demonstrates
  strong IT skills.

• Focuses
  on impact and result for the client;
• Leads
  teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills;
• Consistently
  approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Builds
  strong relationships with clients and external actors;
• Demonstrates
  openness to change and ability to manage complexities.

• Master’s
  degree in media relations, journalism, publishing, Communications or
  related field.

• Minimum
  of 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 and handling of
  web-based management systems essential.

• Fluency
  (both oral and written) in French and English is required and one of the
  national languages of the duty station.