Summary of Key Functions:
Launches and campaigns
following results:
The key results have an impact on creation of effective communications and dissemination of information on UNDP as UN’s global development network. In particular, the key results have an impact on implementation of UNDP communications and publication strategies, as well as reaching resource mobilization targets. Communications becomes a strong component of business development in the CO.
Competencies
Functional Competencies:
Advocacy/Advancing a Policy-Oriented AgendaAnalysis and creation of messages and strategies
In-depth knowledge of the subject-matter
Education:
- Focusing on integrating strategic communications across the programme areas and projects;
- Mentoring and supporting the Communications Analyst for effective management of the communications section and supervision of communications staff;
- Supervision of the design and maintenance of the UNDP web site, intranet, CO web-based knowledge management system;
- Elaboration and implementation of the publications strategy and plan;
- Support to business development;
- Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing.
- Elaboration of the CO communications and outreach strategy based on the corporate communications strategy and strategic goals of UNDP and donor priorities;
- Constructive and timely advice on inclusion of communications components in programme formulations to integrate advocacy and communication strategies into all aspects of UNDP’s development programme.
- Effective management of the Communications Section, including preparation of the work plan and contractual matters;
- Training and capacity building support for communications section on strategic communications issues.
- Design of the office web sites based on corporate requirements;
- Supervision and preparation of the content for the web sites ensuring consistency of the materials.
- Elaboration and implementation of the CO publications strategy and plan based on the corporate publications policy;
- Identification and development of storylines for publications and substantive articles contributing to debates on key development issues;
- Coordination and management of all CO publication activities, including content management, norms for publishing, design, liaison with printers and other suppliers to oversee production and supervision of publications dissemination.
Launches and campaigns
- Creation and promotion of campaigns to local and regional media that position UNDP and influences the development agenda based on current programme and new initiatives;
- Management, promotion and dissemination of corporate advocacy materials for launching flagship initiatives and publications such as the Human Development Report;
- Creation, promotion and maintenance of public information campaigns on UNDP activities, results of MDGs, UN Reform, etc. in association with other staff from Business Development Team.
- Promotional activities to position UNDP in Pakistan as a leader within the development space in Pakistan.
- Increased coverage and understanding of the UNDP’s work in Pakistan through development and maintenance of media contacts and providing newsworthy information to national public and donors;
- Formatting, packaging and submission of programme initiatives for donor review in close collaboration with programme staff;
- Development and maintenance of close contacts with government officials, multilateral and bilateral donors, civil society and private sector for implementation of the communications strategy, 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, and common services. Organization and implementation of joint UN information campaigns (UN Day, World Environment Day, etc.);
- Ensured access for journalists to subject matter experts;
- Regular newsletter to donors, donor reports, civic education and community awareness where appropriate to support projects.
- Effective responses to inquiries for public information materials;
- Innovative and creative solutions to sensitive or corporately strategic public communications issues;
- Advocacy and promotion of UNDP mandate, mission and purpose.
following results:
- Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme country goals and activities;
- Monitor practices, and project-specific news and developments in order to ensure guidance to the office that reflects the best and most current available information;
- Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice including corporate communications repositories;
- Organization and provision of training, consultancy and advice to UNDP staff on communications.
The key results have an impact on creation of effective communications and dissemination of information on UNDP as UN’s global development network. In particular, the key results have an impact on implementation of UNDP communications and publication strategies, as well as reaching resource mobilization targets. Communications becomes a strong component of business development in the CO.
Competencies
Functional Competencies:
Advocacy/Advancing a Policy-Oriented AgendaAnalysis and creation of messages and strategies
- Creates effective advocacy strategies;
- Contributes to the elaboration of advocacy strategies by identifying and prioritizing audiences and communication means;
- Uses the opportunity to bring forward and disseminate materials for advocacy work.
- Sensitizes UN Partners, donors and other internationalorganizations to the UNDP’s strategic agenda, identifying areas forjoint efforts;
- Promotes UNDP’s agenda in inter-agency meetings;
- Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing;
- Developing tools and mechanisms;
- Makes the case for innovative ideas documenting successes and building them into the design of new approaches;
- Identifies new approaches and strategies that promote the use of tools and mechanisms.
In-depth knowledge of the subject-matter
- Understands more advanced aspects of primary area of specialization as well as the fundamental concepts of related disciplines;
- Continues to seeks new and improved methods and systems for accomplishing the work of the unit.
- Keeps abreast of new developments in area of professional discipline and job knowledge and seeks to develop him/her professionally;
- Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments;
- Creating Visibility for UNDP/Supporting UNDP’s Capacity to Advocate;
- Developing promotional projects and organizational messages;
- Develops promotional activities based on monitoring/evaluation information identifying areas requiring higher visibility;
- Develops messages for use by UNDP staff when working with partners, internationally and nationally;
- Reviews documents and materials intended for use within and outside the organization in order to ensure consistency and validity of messages.
- Creates effective global advocacy messages/strategies;
- Contributes to the elaboration of a global advocacy strategy by identifying and prioritizing audiences and messages;
- Conceptual Innovation in the Provision of Technical Expertise;
- Developing innovative and creative approaches;
- Leverages different experiences and expertise of team members to achieve better and more innovative outcomes.
- Anticipates client needs;
- Works towards creating an enabling environment for a smooth relationship between the clients and service provider;
- Demonstrates understanding of client’s perspective.
- Promoting ethics and integrity, creating organizational precedents;
- Building support and political acumen;
- Building staff competence,creating an environment of creativity and innovation;
- Building and promoting effective teams;
- Creating and promoting enabling environment for open communication;
- Creating an emotionally intelligent organization;
- Leveraging conflict in the interests of UNDP&setting standards;
- Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning;
- Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member;
- Fair and transparent decision making; calculated risk-taking.
Education:
- Master's degree in media relations, journalism, publishing or related field.
- 5 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.
