Deadline: 4 September 2015
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Communications Analyst based in Yangon, Myanmar.
UNDP works in more than 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Communications Analyst will perform the following functions-
- 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 UNDP web site, intranet, CO web-based knowledge management system;
- Support to business development;
- Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing;
- Preparation and conduct of communications needs assessments for CO (projects, country programme and corporate change initiatives, etc.);
- Drafting/editing of CO 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 UNDP’s work during programme formulations;
- Implementation of the CO 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 CO 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 office web sites based on corporate requirements in cooperation with the ICT staff;
- Preparation of the content for the web sites and social media channels to ensure consistency of the materials;
- Promotion and maintenance of public information campaigns on UNDP activities, UN Reforms etc., in association with others;
- 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 etc.);
- Ensured access for journalists to subject matter experts;
- 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.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Master’s degree in communication, media relations, journalism, publishing or related field, or Bachelor’s degree in communication, media relations, journalism, publishing or related field;
- 2 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in public relations, communications or advocacy for candidates with Master’s degree, 4 years of experience for Bachelors degree holders;
- 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 the UN and national language of the duty station.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through online process.
For more information, please visit UNDP.
