United Nations Development Programme Communications Analyst (Unct) Job Vacancy in Rwanda

lopment agenda, promote public
and media outreach and mobilize political and financial support for UN system.

• Planning and design of internal and external
  strategies for communications and outreach;
• Implementation of the publications strategy
  and plan;
• Supervision of the design and maintenance of
  the UNCT web site, intranet, CO web-based knowledge management system;
• Support to business development;
• Facilitation of knowledge building and
  knowledge sharing;
• Effective management of the Communications
  Resources and Network.

• Preparation and conduct of communications needs
  assessments for UNCT (UNDAF, fact sheets, projects, Results of UN
  initiatives, corporate change initiatives, etc.);
• Drafting/editing of UNCT communications and
  outreach strategy based on the corporate communications strategy;
• Analysis of requirements and synthesis of
  proposals on ways to integrate advocacy and communication strategies into
  all aspects of the UNDAF document for 2015-2019.

• Implementation of the UNCT publications
  strategy and plan, based on the corporate publications policy;
• Identification of storylines for publications
  and drafting of substantive articles contributing to debates on key
  development issues;
• Coordination and management of UNCT
  publication activities, such as content management, norms for publishing,
  design, etc.;
• Contact with printers and other suppliers to
  ensure production and ensure publications dissemination.

• Supervision of the design and maintenance of
  the UN web site based on corporate requirements in cooperation with the
  ICT staff and the web designer;
• Preparation of the content for the web sites
  to ensure consistency of the materials.

• Promotion and maintenance of public
  information campaigns on UNCT activities, UN Reform, results of MDGs and
  SDGs, in association with other actors;
• Promotion and dissemination of corporate
  advocacy materials for launching flagship initiatives and publications;
• Packaging and submission of programme
  initiatives for donor review in collaboration with programme staff and
  supervisor.

• Maintenance of increased coverage and
  understanding of the UNCT’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.

• Identification and synthesis of best practices
  and lessons learned directly linked to programme country goals and
  activities;
• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and
  communities of practice including corporate communications repositories.

• Identifies and communicates relevant
  information for a variety of audiences for advocating UN’s mandate;
• Maintains a functioning network of contacts
  with a variety of stakeholders to promote a better understanding of UNCT’s
  mandate and to support advocacy efforts.

• Maintains an established network of contacts
  for general information sharing and to remain up-to-date on partnership
  related issues;
• Analyzes and selects materials for
  strengthening strategic alliances with partners and stakeholders;
• Establishes and nurtures positive communication
  with partners.

• Generates new ideas and approaches, researches
  best practices and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things;
• Documents and analyses innovative strategies
  and new approaches.

• Understands and applies fundamental concepts
  and principles of a professional discipline or technical specialty relating
  to the position;
• Possesses basic knowledge of organizational
  policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them
  consistently in work tasks;
• Analyzes the requirements and synthesizes
  proposals;
• Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through
  self-directed study and other means of learning;
• Demonstrates good knowledge of information
  technology and applies it in work assignments.

• Promotes awareness of UNCT’s centrally to
  development through dissemination of information and materials;
• Maintains networks and knowledge assets for
  use in visibility and image activities.

• Identifies and communicates relevant
  information for advocacy for UNCT’s goals for a variety of audiences;
• Maintains a functioning network of contacts in
  the media and civil society, to promote a better understanding of UNCT’s
  mandate and to support advocacy efforts.

• Keeps updated in his/her area of substantive
  expertise;
• Identifies opportunities for conceptual
  innovation.

• Researches potential solutions to internal and
  external client needs and reports back in a timely, succinct and
  appropriate fashion;
• Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to
  meet client needs and deadlines;
• Establishes, builds and sustains effective
  relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients.

• Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and
  integrity;
• Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound
  judgment;
• Self-development, initiative-taking;
• Acting as a team player and facilitating team
  work;
• Facilitating and encouraging open
  communication in the team, communicating effectively;
• Creating synergies through self-control;
• Managing conflict;
• Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage
  the learning of others;
• Promoting learning and knowledge
  management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member;
• Informed and transparent decision making.

• Master’s degree in media relations, journalism,
  publishing or any other related fields.

• 2 years of relevant experience at the national
  or international level in public relations, communications or advocacy;
• Previous experience with a multilateral or
  international organization is helpful but not mandatory;
• Experience in the usage of computers and
  office software packages, good knowledge and experience in handling of
  web-based management systems.

• Fluency in French and Arabic;
• Working knowledge of English.

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