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Job Title:        Development Coordination Officer
–  Programme Communications and Advocacy

Organization: United
Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda

Reports to: Senior
Development Coordination Officer

About US:

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 Development Coordination Officer –  Programme Communications and Advocacy will be
responsible of the following duties: (These duties are generic and may not be
carried out by all Development Coordination Officers, Programme Communications
and Advocacy.)

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

Plans and
facilitates strategy advocacy and programme communications in support of the
UNDAF

• Provides substantive support to the Resident Coordinator (RC) and UN
  Country Team (UNCT) in designing, implementing and monitoring the UN joint
  advocacy and communication strategy, promoting the UNDAF as the primary
  instrument for the planning and implementation of UN development
  activities in the country, in support of the implementation of the 2030
  Agenda for Sustainable Development;
• Researches, analyzes and presents inputs to the RC and UNCT on
  strategic advocacy and programme communications for the 2030 Agenda and to
  boost impact of programmatic objectives under the UNDAF;
• Plans and facilitates the promotion of advocacy and communications
  as a tool for a participatory approach to UNDAF implementation and
  monitoring, reflecting the views and priorities of people, including those
  left farthest behind;
• Monitors and analyzes the media in the areas related to the UN’s
  mandates and programmes in the country, as well as other issues relevant
  to the UN brand and positioning;
• Provides substantive support to the RC and UNCT on public messaging
  and media outreach, and assists in managing reputational risks or crises
  around sensitive issues;
• Identifies and assesses potential issues, concerns and risks related
  to communications and advocacy, and suggests corrective actions to the RC
  and UNCT, Programme Management Team (or equivalent) and Results Groups;
• Plans and facilitates the work of the UN Communications Group
  throughout the stages of the UNDAF cycle;
• In collaboration with the UN Communications Group and the UN
  Programme Management Team (or equivalent), and in coordination with the
  RCO colleagues responsible for data management and results reporting,
  prepares the annual communication plan to publicize and communicate
  results with a focus on the UN’s development impact;
• Assists the RC and UNCT in projecting UN’s image effectively and
  accurately as well as promoting transparency and accountability;
• Provides substantive support to ensure that communication
  performance indicators are identified, incorporated, monitored and
  reported on throughout the UNDAF cycle.

Contributes to
partnership building and media relations

• Plans and facilitates the engagement of key traditional and
  non-traditional partners, including government, civil society, private
  sector, development partners and others new as well as traditional actors
  on the collective 2030 Agenda and the related role and impact of the UN’s
  work in country;
• Provides substantive support to the RC and UNCT in significantly
  expanding public outreach on the 2030 Agenda and the UN’s role and impact
  in country;
• Plans and facilitates public engagement on the UN’s role and work in
  country, including through programme visits showcasing the UN’s
  development impact;
• Undertakes regular liaison with other partners for content
  development, information exchange, collaborative communication efforts,
  and innovative communication and advocacy tools;
• Compiles and analyzes communication experiences and shares findings
  with country, regional and HQ communication colleagues so that best
  practices benefit UN’s communication work;
• Develops and maintains close working relationships with the media,
  including editors and journalists in key national and international news
  outlets; develops, maintains and updates media relations contact
  list/database;
• Prepares official briefing materials, talking points, speeches,
  statements, op-eds and presentations as necessary.

Plans and
facilitates digital communications

• Develops and maintains digital external platforms such as the UN
  country team website as well as UN social media presence (Facebook, Twitter
  account etc.);
• Plans and facilitates the development and implementation of a
  digital content strategy and contributes to the development of key
  communication products (e.g. human-interest stories, photography, video,
  animations, etc.).

Provides substantive
support for publications and branding management

• Provides substantive support to the RC and UNCT on joint UN
  publications ensuring high quality standards and the correct application
  of the UN branding guidelines;
• Prepares inputs for the RC and UNCT on the use of the UN joint brand
  at country level across UN products, both offline and online.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal applicant for the United Nations UNDP Development
  Coordination Officer –  Programme
  Communications and Advocacy job placement should hold an advanced
  university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in
  communications, journalism, business or public administration, sustainable
  development, social sciences, education or related area. A first-level
  university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying
  experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in
  programme communications and advocacy or partnership development in the context
  of development cooperation or related area is required.
• Language:  Fluency in one of the working languages
  of the UN Secretariat, English or French, is required; knowledge of the
  other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an
  advantage.  

Competencies

• Professionalism:
  Ability to apply sustainable development theories, concepts and
  approaches. Ability to conduct independent research and analysis on
  sustainable development topics, determine suitability, validity and
  accuracy of data provided by different sources. Shows skill in developing
  sources for data collection.  Shows
  pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence
  and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting
  commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by
  professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced
  with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful
  situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and
  ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;
  identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as
  required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for
  completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when
  planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time
  efficiently.
• Communication:
  Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly
  interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions
  to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors
  language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness
  in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve
  organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas
  and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before
  personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group
  decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position;
  shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility
  for team shortcomings.
• Accountability:
  Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers
  outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and
  quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations
  and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes
  responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility
  for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
• Creativity:
  Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different
  options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades
  others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual
  ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new
  ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional
  approaches.
• Client Orientation:
  Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and
  seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains
  productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect;
  identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate
  solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’
  environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients
  informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery
  of products or services to client.
• Commitment to Continuous Learning: Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession;
  actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally;
  contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows
  willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve.
• Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability
  and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to
  apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new
  technology.

UNDP is committed to
achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture.
Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with
disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated
with the strictest confidence.

How to Apply:

All suitably
qualified and interested candidates who so desire to join the United Nations
Development Programme, UNDP, in the aforementioned capacity should endeavor to
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Deadline: 23^rd May 2019

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