Re-Advertisement - Communications Analyst - NOA (Open to Somali Nationals Only)

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Communications Specialist, the Communications Analyst participates in the implementation of the UNDP Somalia communications strategy, as well as in the design and management of the Country Office communication products and publications which are geared to influence the development agenda, promote public and media outreach and mobilize political and financial support for UNDP.

The Communications Analyst supports a full range of communications activities in order to raise awareness of the work and issues of UNDP Somalia and support the work of the organization.

Support to the design and implementation of UNDP Somalia’s communications strategy:

• Support to identify and produce communications products that explain the issues and achievements of UNDP Somalia, including but not limited to, researching and creating success stories, blog posts, op-eds, infographics and multimedia content;
• Support for the procurement and deployment of local and international consultants to produce photos, videos, animations and other communications products, including identifying stories, researching background information and handling trip logistics;
• Support to planning and management of the communications calendar to ensure regular coverage of UNDP projects events and achievements;
• Other communications tasks as may be required by the ever-changing communication needs of a UN office handling many different projects and issues.

Support to the management of events and campaigns:

• Helps run press conferences, report launches, media briefings and other advocacy events;
• Develops and implements advocacy campaigns to promote issues relevant to the mandate of UNDP, such as radio programmes to promote human rights, photo competitions to raise awareness of the SDGs, etc;

Support for content creation and management of UNDP Somalia’s social media accounts, website and other digital channels:

• Producing stories, photo essays, graphics, text and other digital content;
• Uploading/scheduling posts and managing website content;
• Ensuring information on the website is up to date.

Media relations and advocacy:

• Supports the development of relationships with local and international media covering Somalia and development issues;
• Identifies opportunities to place UNDP content in local and international media;
• Identifies and supports the pitching of UNDP projects and experts for media coverage;
• Supports the planning and execution of media field trips.

Capacity building for communications:

• Support to project staff to help them collect photographs, quotes, background information and other elements required to produce communications materials showcasing the work of UNDP.

Core Competencies

• Innovation : Ability to make new and useful ideas work; adept with complex concepts and challenges convention purposefully;
• Leadership : Ability to persuade others to follow; generates commitment, excitement and excellence in others;
• People Management : Ability to improve performance and satisfaction: Models independent thinking and action;
• Communication : Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform; Synthesizes information to communicate independent analysis;
• Delivery : Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement; Meets goals and quality criteria for delivery of products or services.

Functional Competencies:

• Advocacy : Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise;
• Building Strategic Partnerships : Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise;
• Client Orientations : Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise;
• Job knowledge : Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise.

Education:         

• Master's degree in communications, media, journalism, development.
• A first level university degree (Bachelors) in media relations, journalism, publishing with minimum 2 years relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:       

• Up to 2 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in public relations, journalism, communications or advocacy;
• Excellent skills in photography, photo and video editing, graphic design and web-based management systems is desirable;
• Track record of producing high-quality journalism and/or communication/advocacy pieces for international media or other organisations preferred.

Important applicant information

All posts in the GS categories are subject to local recruitment.

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