The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations' global development network. It advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life for themselves. It provides expert advice, training and grants support to developing countries, with increasing emphasis on assistance to the least developed countries. It promotes technical and investment cooperation among nations.
Headquartered in New York City, the status of UNDP is that of an executive board within the United Nations General Assembly. The UNDP is funded entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states. The organization operates in 177 countries, where it works with local governments to meet development challenges and develop local capacity.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Communications Analyst
Job Identification: 11938
Location: Abuja
Job Schedule: Full time
Grade: NPSA-6
Vacancy Type: National Personnel Service Agreement
Practice Area: Conflict Prevention, Rebuilding and Responsive Institutions
Contract Duration: 1 Year with Possibility for extension
Job Description
Scope of work
Support implementation of UNDP communications strategy and plans by conducting various communication related activities, producing communications products and performing quality assurance control:
Provide media relations support to UNDP Nigeria CO:
Contribute to the management of UNDP Nigeria CO websites and social media channels:
Manage implementation of administrative and financial tasks related to Communications Unit’s work:
Conduct tasks related to administrative, procurement and financial support of daily operations of the Communications Unit.
Impact of Results
Institutional Arrangements:
Requirements
Minimum Education Requirements:
Minimum years of relevant work Experience:
Required Skills:
Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section:
Language:
Fluency in oral and written English is essential.
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:
Business Management:
Communication
Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience;
Ability to manage communications internally and externally through media, social media and other appropriate channels.
Partnerships Management
Ability to build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies.
Digital Awareness and Literacy
Ability and inclination to rapidly adopt new technologies, either through skillfully grasping their usage or through understanding their impact and empowering others to use them as needed.
Business Development:
Knowledge Generation
Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need.
Knowledge Facilitation
Ability to animate individuals and communities of contributors to participate and share, particularly externally.
Integration within the UN
Business Direction & Strategy:
Effective Decision Making
Ability to take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one's authority, area of expertise and resources.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note
Application Deadline 21st July, 2023; 04:59 AM.
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