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Job Title:  Communications and Partnerships Assistant (UN Jobs)

Organisation: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

 

About the Company:

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nation’s global development network. UNDP advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. The UNDP provides expert advice, training, grant support to developing countries including Uganda with increasing emphasis on assistance to the least developed countries.

 

Job Summary:   The Communications and Partnerships Assistant will support  to implement the corporate communications strategy, designs, manages and facilitates the implementation of the Country Office communications and publication strategies which are geared to influence overall efforts to support Uganda’s Vision 2040, accelerate the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) during the decade of action, the third National Development Plan (NDP III: 2020/21-2024/25), the UN Sustainable Development Framework (UNSCDF) and UNDP’s Country Programme Document (2021-2025).

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Support in Designing and implementing the Communication Plans

Prepare and conduct communications needs assessments for CO projects;

Support implementation of the Country Office Partnerships and Communication Action Plan (PCAP);

Support the work of consultants related to all communication and creative products such as web design, videography, social media products, infographics, publication design, etc;

Identify and develop storylines for publications contributing to development issues;

Contribute to UNDP Uganda’s publication activities (project updates, infographics, human interest stories, annual report, newsletters, etc.

Assist in updating CO website in line with corporate guidelines.

Maintain database of digital content for websites and social media platforms.

Prepare TORs for hiring vendors and suppliers to create content for digital communications.




Support in designing  and Implementing  Advocacy Campaigns

Support the dissemination of corporate advocacy materials for launching flagship activities and publications such as the Human Development Report.

Provide logistical support to UNDP campaigns, joint UN campaigns and/or events, and to organization of other publicity/outreach/promotional opportunities for country office programmes and projects.

Draft, review and disseminate talking points, Op-Eds, media features, and project factsheets.

Support One UN communications efforts and participate in the United Nations Communications Group (UNCG).

Increase coverage and understanding of UNDP’s work in the country through development and maintenance of media contacts and providing newsworthy information to media, public and donors;

Prepare and disseminate media advisories, press releases, and timely informative responses to media enquiries.

Monitor print, radio, and online press to compile media coverage updates and distribute press briefs to relevant CO unit/staff.

Support in  strengthening  Partner Relations

Support the compilation of key information for sharing with partners and donors.

Assist on the design and implementation of effective communication materials for strategic targeting of partners and donors.

Support Country Office resource mobilization and business development efforts.

Support Knowledge Management

Effectively respond to inquiries for public information materials.

Support the design and publication of country-specific communication for development materials.

Facilitate UNDP Uganda internal knowledge building and management through identification and synthesis of best practices, and proactive information sharing and collaboration with the Project and Management Support Unit for the enhancement of reporting, communications, and monitoring and evaluation.

Participate in data collation and information sharing on UNDP web-based knowledge management systems and collaboration platforms.

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  

Education:

Secondary education is required.

A university degree in Information Technology, Information Management, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or an equivalent field will be given due consideration, but it is not a requirement

Minimum of 5 years (with secondary education) or 2 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant working experience , in communications, advocacy, partner relations at the country-level is required.

Experience:

Experience in design and implementation of communications policies and procedures is required.

Experience in design and implementation of communications and advocacy campaigns is required.

Track record of successful engagement and direct experience of strategic engagement with partners is required.

Prior experience working in the UN or other international development organization is an asset.

Demonstrated expertise in donor engagement and development

Cooperation is desired.

Demonstrated track record in communication for development (C4D) and strategic advocacy and communications of country programmes is desired.

Proven track record of oral and written communications skills and demonstrated presentation and facilitation skills are assets

Competencies

Achieve Results:    LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline

Think Innovatively:    LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements

Learn Continuously:    LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback

Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible

Act with Determination:     LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident

Engage and Partner:    LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships

Enable Diversity and Inclusion:    LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

Communication – Ability to creatively communicate concepts in an engaging and simple way

Brand & quality management – Ability to position a UNDP brand and uphold it to a high level of quality

Communication – 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

UN policy knowledge – Ethics  -Knowledge and understanding of the UN Staff Regulations and Rules and other policies relating to ethics and integrity

Customer Satisfaction/Client Management  – Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers’ needs.

Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy.

Look for ways to add value beyond clients’ immediate requests.

Ability to anticipate client’s upcoming needs and concerns

 

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How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the United Nations should apply online at the link below

 

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Deadline: 21st October 2024

 

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