Under the guidance and direct supervision of the DCD or DRR or Communications Specialist, the Communications Analyst in a large Country Office participates in the implementation of the corporate communications strategy, as well as in the design, management and implementation of the Country Office communications and publication strategies which are geared to influence the development agenda, promote public and media outreach and mobilize political and financial support for UNDP.

The Communications Analyst maintains a working relationship with the Regional Communications Adviser. The Communications Analyst works in close collaboration with the Business Development, Programme and Operations teams, staff of other UN Agencies, UNDP Communications Group staff (Regional Communications Adviser and HQ) ensuring successful UNDP communication strategy implementation.

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provides support to the planning and design of internal and external strategies for communications and outreach

Conduct of communications needs assessments for CO (projects, country programme and corporate change initiatives, etc)
Analysis of requirements and synthesis of proposals for elaboration of the CO communications and outreach strategy based on corporate strategic priorities and the UNDP External Communications Action Plan.
Development/production of communication and advocacy instruments and materials for marketing and awareness-raising campaigns, including briefing materials and media materials in coordination with the supervisor.
Synthesis of proposals for project formulations to integrate advocacy and communication strategies into all aspects of UNDP’s development programme.
2. Ensures the implementation of the CO publications strategy and plan

Effective implementation of the CO publications strategy and plan.
Management of CO publication activities, such as drafting articles, content management, norms for publishing, design, maintenance of regular contact with printers and other suppliers to ensure production and publications dissemination.
3. Provides support to the maintenance of the UNDP web site, intranet, CO web-based knowledge management system

Management 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 platforms to ensure consistency of the
4. Supports the business development

Promotion and dissemination of corporate advocacy materials for launching flagship initiatives and publications such as the Human Development Report.
Promotion and maintenance of public information campaigns on issue including UNDP activities, Sustainable Development Goals and UN Reform, under the supervision of Communications Specialist.
Preparation and dissemination of newsletter to donors, donor reports, civic education and community awareness, where appropriate, to support projects.
5. Facilitation of knowledge building and management

Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme country goals and activities.
Contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice including corporate communications repositories.
Provision of trainings for UNDP staff on internal and external communications for development
Professional growth through active learning.

Competencies
Innovation (Ability to make new and useful ideas work)

Level 4: Adept with complex concepts and challenges convention purposefully
Leadership (Ability to persuade others to follow)

Level 4: Generates commitment, excitement and excellence in others
People Management (Ability to improve performance and satisfaction)

Level 4: Models independent thinking and action
Communication (Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform)

Level 4: Synthesizes information to communicate independent analysis
Delivery (Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement)

Level 4: Meets goals and quality criteria for delivery of products or services
Advocacy (Competency Definition)

Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise
Building Strategic Partnerships (Competency Definition)

Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise
Client Orientations (Competency Definition)

Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise
Job knowledge (Competency Definition)

Level 4: apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise
Creating Visibility for UNDP (Competency Definition)

Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise
Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing (Competency Definition)

Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

Master's degree in media relations, journalism, publishing

Experience:

Up to 2 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in public relations, communications or advocacy. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, good knowledge and experience in handling of web-based management systems

Language Requirements:

Fluency in written & spoken French and English.