COMMUNICATIONS ANALYST – OPEN TO BOTSWANA NATIONALS
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Location : Gaborone, BOTSWANA
Application Deadline : 03-May-13
Type of Contract : FTA Local
Post Level : NO-B
Languages Required :English
Starting Date (date when
the selected candidate is expected to start) : 01-Jul-2013
the selected candidate is expected to start) : 01-Jul-2013
Duration of Initial Contract : One year renewable
Background
The national ownership of the UN agenda in Botswana
and the development of new partnerships at national and international levels
depend heavily upon the dissemination of UN programs in Botswana and worldwide.
and the development of new partnerships at national and international levels
depend heavily upon the dissemination of UN programs in Botswana and worldwide.
The challenge for the UN Country Team is therefore to communicate more
effectively with its stakeholders/partners and interested individuals around
the world in order to build awareness and ownership and generate support,
within the framework of an integrated UN presence in Botswana.
Under the guidance of the UNCT, direct supervision
of the Resident Coordinator, and working closely with the RCO Planning and
Monitoring Analyst, the UN Communication Analyst, is responsible for helping to
strengthen the UN’s profile in Botswana.
of the Resident Coordinator, and working closely with the RCO Planning and
Monitoring Analyst, the UN Communication Analyst, is responsible for helping to
strengthen the UN’s profile in Botswana.
The UN Communications Analyst provides inputs to the design, management and
implementation of the communications and publication strategies which are
geared to influence the development agenda, promote public and media outreach
and mobilize political and financial support for the United Nations in
Botswana.
The Communications Analyst works in close consultation and collaboration with
the communications staff of all UN Agencies in Botswana through the UN
Inter-agency Communications Group to develop, implement and monitor the UN
country team communication strategy.
The Communications Analyst also works in close collaboration with the United
Nations Country Team, Programme management and Operations teams, Government
officials, international and local media, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors,
NGOs and civil society ensuring successful UN communication strategy
implementation.
The Communication Analyst will be the key element to ensure that the UN speaks
“one voice” and that the interaction between the UN programs and their
beneficiaries is promoted.
Duties and Responsibilities
Ensures planning, design and implementation of
internal and external strategies for communications and outreach focusing on
achievement of the following results:
internal and external strategies for communications and outreach focusing on
achievement of the following results:
- Support to the UN Communication Group in the
development, implementation and monitoring of the UN Communication
Strategy - Drafting/editing of UN communications and
outreach strategy based on the corporate communications strategy.
Cultivate and maintain effective working relationships with government,
donors, civil society organizations and other relevant partners and
identify opportunities for advocacy and communication partnerships. - Preparation of talking points and speeches for
major advocacy events organized by/attended by the RC, in close
consultation with the UNCT and partners public information. - Ensure access for journalists to subject
matter experts. - Sound contributions to knowledge networks and
communities of practice including corporate communications repositories. - 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.) - Promote social media use within the
organization. - Increase participation of UN staff in
support of the One Programme. - Increase staff commitment to Joint UN
programming by supporting and facilitating
–information sharing
–teamwork
–Strengthen existing non-coordinated efforts towards a common recognized
and agreed goal. - Communicate and advocate the One UN
Programme so that it is adhered to within the UN place. - Ensures planning, design and implementation of
internal and external strategies for communications and outreach focusing
on achievement of a high visibility profile for UNDP and UNDP programme
portfolios. - Promote social media use within UNDP, and
outside of UNDP to create awareness of UNDP, its programmes and role in
Botswana. - Be responsible for maintaining and updating
the UNDP website and publicizing it to ensure that the general public is
aware of, and understands UNDP activities in Botswana. - To disseminate information on UNDP as and when
required to ensure organizational visibility. - Oversee the publication and dissemination of
the UNDP Annual Report, National Human Development Reports, Progress
Reports, information flyers, & other reports as may be required.
Perform any other communications and/or public relations
functions/activities as may be assigned by UNDP.
Supervision of the design and maintenance of the UN
web site, intranet, focusing on achievement of the following results:
web site, intranet, focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Supervision of the design and maintenance of
the UNCT web site based on corporate requirements in cooperation with the
ICT staff. - Preparation of the content for the web sites
to ensure consistency of the materials
Maintenance of the website ensuring that it is lively, up to date and
media friendly.
Support the RC and UNCT to engage with the media –
through formal and informal contacts, by identifying potential stories,
arranging interviews, encouraging the participation of media in workshops and
other events.
through formal and informal contacts, by identifying potential stories,
arranging interviews, encouraging the participation of media in workshops and
other events.
Ensures development and implementation of the UN
publications and promotional strategy and plan focusing on the achievement of
the following results:
publications and promotional strategy and plan focusing on the achievement of
the following results:
- Advice on the communication aspects of the
UNCT documents such as the UNDAF, UNCT Retreat Report, RC Annual Reports,
annual joint programs review reports, - Drafting/production of flyers, brochures and
newsletters and their dissemination - Identification of storylines for publications
and drafting of substantive articles contributing to debates on key
development issues.
Supports the business development focusing on
achievement of the following results:
achievement of the following results:
- Launches and campaigns on UN activities, UN
Reform, results of MDGs, in association with the UN communications group. - Promotion and dissemination of corporate
advocacy materials for launching flagship initiatives and publications
outreach.
Maintenance of increased coverage and understanding
of the UN’s work in Botswana through regular media contacts and provision of
newsworthy information to partners, public entities and, where possible,
donors.
of the UN’s work in Botswana through regular media contacts and provision of
newsworthy information to partners, public entities and, where possible,
donors.
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
- Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s
values and ethical standards - Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic
goals of UN - Displays cultural, gender, religion, race,
nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability - Treats all people fairly without favoritism
Functional Competencies:
- Knowledge Management and Learning Shares
knowledge and experience - Actively works towards continuing personal
learning and development,
acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills - Development and Operational Effectiveness
- Knowledge and experience in communications
principles and strategies - Ability to implement communications and
publications strategies - Ability to provide input to business process
re – engineering, implementation of new system, including new IT based
system for better inter agency communication. - Ability to implement communications and
publications strategies - Good knowledge of current development issues
particularly those pertinent to the UN agenda. - Ability to conceptualize issues and analyze
data - Demonstrates strong IT skills
- Strong organization skills and ability to work
with little supervision - Creative, enthusiastic, professional,
cooperative as well as a demonstrate initiative and commitment to
achieving professional communication standards - Focuses on impact and result for the client
and responds positively to feedback - 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 - Excellent communications skills (both written
and oral)
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Master’s Degree or equivalent in Social
Sciences, journalism, media relations and/or Communications related
studies.
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of proven experience in
public relations, communications and/or advocacy; - Demonstrated ability to produce high quality,
creative communication materials; proven track record of previous
communication achievements; - Experience in the usage of computers and
office and publication software packages; good knowledge and experience in
handling of web-based management systems; experience in creating,
maintaining and updating webpages. - Previous experience with a multilateral or
international organization is helpful but not mandatory.
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in the UN and national language of the
duty station
Qualified women, qualified people living with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.
disabilities are encouraged to apply.
FC: 68030 and 11300
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity
in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups,
indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to
apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups,
indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to
apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Closing Date: Friday, 03 May 2013
