Communications Analyst (IPSA-9) – UNCDF New York

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Communications Analyst (IPSA-9) – UNCDF New York

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United Nations Development Programme

Job description

Job Description:BackgroundDiversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values andUNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.Organizational ContextGeneral Assembly Resolution 2186 (XXI) decided to “bring into operations the United Nations Capital Development Fund as an organ of the General Assembly which shall function as an autonomous organization of the United Nations. The UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) assists developing countries, especially least developing countries, in the development of their economies by supplementing existing sources of capital assistance by means of grants, loans, and guarantees. UNCDFs vision is to help mobilize and catalyze an increase of capital flows for SDG impactful investments to Member States to address the most pressing development challenges facing vulnerable communities in these countries and thereby contribute to sustainable economic growth and equitable prosperity.UNCDF utilizes its unique capability in the UN system to deploy grants, loans, performance-based payments, and guarantees to crowd-in finance for the scaling of development impact. UNCDF focuses on where the needs are greatest, a deliberate focus and capability rooted in UNCDF’s unique investment mandate to support the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the realization of the Doha Programme of Action for the least developed countries, 2022-2031.As per its Strategic Framework, UNCDF works to deploy its functions as a hybrid development organization and development finance institution. UNCDF responds to Member States requests for assistance by providing targeted technical and financial advisory services on investments for development outcomes, designing bespoke financial structuring solutions, undertaking financial derisking of investments, and enhancing investment readiness of SDG aligned projects in partnership with private sector, UNOs, International and Local Finance Institutions, Development Finance Institutions as well as Foundations and Philanthropy, among others. UNCDF works to develop local financial systems, new markets and mobilize and crowd in capital from public and private sources. UNCDF is driven by a partnership mindset which enables it to deploy its different capital capabilities in highly tailored and responsive ways in order to mobilize investments flows from other sources, in particular from the private sector. By structuring transactions which are highly impactful but also recognize the need for multiplying the impact of its own capital, UNCDF seeks to position itself as a preferred partner for different stakeholders. UNCDF’s work is focused on six priority areas, including:

• Sub-national and local infrastructure financing
• Women owned enterprise financing
• Nature and climate financing
• Energy and decarbonization finance
• Sustainable food systems financing
• Inclusive digital finance

Following a recent restructuring, UNCDF’s organizational set up includes an Investment and Implementation Division (IID), Investment and Finance Oversight Division (IFOD), Operations and Oversight Division (OOD) and a Directorate of the Executive Office. UNCDF staff and personnel are located in regional hubs based in Dakar (Senegal), Nairobi (Kenya) and Bangkok (Thailand) with sub-regional presence in a number of locations in the Caribbean and Pacific Regions. UNCDF is led by an Executive Secretary based out of New York. Pursuant to General Assembly resolution 2321(XXII, para 1.a), the Administrator of the UNDP performs the function of the Managing Director of UNCDF. UNCDF is overseen by the Executive Board of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and performs the function of the Executive Board of UNCDF.Scope of WorkContribute to UNCDF Organizational/Corporate Communications

• Contribute to the UNCDF ‘s overall communications efforts under the guidance and direction of the Strategic Communications Advisor.
• Create content that aims to raise the visibility of the organization, including blogs, social media posts, press releases and media advisories, and provide support in the drafting of speeches, talking points and briefing notes.
• Liaise with regional and country-level communications focal points to ensure consistent, impactful storytelling across digital platforms.
• Provide support in updating the UNCDF website with timely and relevant content, maintaining a cohesive online presence.
• Track stakeholder engagement, partner activities and media engagement, sharing insights to enhance UNCDF’s outreach efforts.

Manage Executive Secretaries’ Social Media Communications

• Manage the Executive Secretary’s social media posts, ensuring regular updates, strategic messaging and alignment across all corporate social media accounts.
• Maintain the social media content calendar for the Executive Secretary’s social media properties.
• Provide effective and efficient support to the Communications Analyst – Web and Digital Design in relation to the UNCDF corporate digital properties, as necessary.

Facilitate knowledge and capacity building, knowledge sharing and advocacy relevant to the assigned thematic area(s)

• Participate in and ensure sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice on project related issues.
• Support establishment of knowledge platforms for the project, facilitate innovative mechanisms for dissemination of knowledge from the project, and develop knowledge resources and products to share with project partners and to support UNDP’s engagement in this area.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation.Institutional ArrangementThe Communications Analyst will work under the supervision of the Strategic Communications Advisor.CompetenciesCore 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

Cross-Functional and Technical Competencies:Business Direction & Strategy: System Thinking

• Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system

Business Management: 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

Business Management: Portfolio Management

• Ability to select, prioritize and control the organization’s programmes and projects in line with its strategic objectives and capacity Ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives with regular activities for optimal return on investment. Knowledge and understanding of key principles of project, programme, and portfolio management.

Communications: Digital Asset Management

• Ability to use digital asset management (DAM) systems to effectively store, share and organize digital assets such as images, videos and other media

Communications: Multimedia Writing/Editing

• Ability to create and combine images, text and audio- visuals to produce multimedia content
• Ability to create and/or edit written content for multimedia.

Communications: Social Media Management

• Ability to represent and promote the UNDP brand in virtual communities and networks.

Communications: Writing and Editing

• Ability to create and/or edit written content in different UN languages.

Minimum Qualifications of the Successful IPSAMin. Education requirements

• Advanced University Degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in International Development, Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Social Sciences, Management Science, Communications, Public Information, or related field is required. OR
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Min. years of relevant work experience

• Minimum two (2) years (with master’s degree) or 4 years (bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience in communications, content creation and/ or social media management is required.

Required skills

• Proven track-record of supporting and creating compelling content for social media platforms.
• Proficiency in managing various social media platforms and understanding their respective audiences and algorithms.

Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section

• Knowledge of the UN system or knowledge of international political, economic, and social affairs issues, including the work of the United Nations, is desirable.
• Experience in building and maintaining robust relationships with stakeholders at all levels to support for achievement of shared goals is a plus.
• Experience in analyzing communication strategies that involves assessing the effectiveness of messaging to enhance clarity, reach, and impact is desirable.
• Demonstrated expertise creating, curating, and managing engaging material, such as text, photographs, and videos, for specific platforms and audiences is an asset.

Required Language(s)

• Fluency in English (Written and Verbal skills) is required.
• Knowledge of French is strongly preferred.

DisclaimerUnder US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

Expected salary

Location

New York

Job date

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 23:15:19 GMT

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