Communication and Partnerships Coordinator

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Application deadline 2 years ago: Sunday 25 Apr 2021 at 23:59 UTC

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Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 22 years old. Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment.

Description of task

  • Act as the main focal point between the core communications team and programme clusters.

  • Provide support on the drafting of minutes, reports, speeches, talking points, success stories, press statements, newsletter and website articles.

  • Coordinate, organize and facilitate meetings; Prepare agendas, minutes, and follow-ups with relevant partners.

  • Assist with production of English language donor materials such as briefing notes, "thank you letters", and donor visibility materials.

  • Act as the focal point for supporting the fast and efficient follow up with partners (Donors, Vertical Funds, Government, IFI's, Private Sector, Foundations and UN agencies)

  • Maintains the Donor database and support the production of concept notes and proposals for potential new partners.

  • Support coordination of Government counterparts and maintains the Government counterpart database.

  • Liaise with projects to ensure a cooperative approach towards communications and partnership.

  • Support the CO with national and international media engagement and mobilization.

  • Develop sustainable relationships with representatives of the press at the local, national, and international levels.

  • Ensure facilitation of knowledge building and management by regularly organizing trainings to project staff on communications and partnership.

  • Support design and implementation of the CO communication strategy based on the corporate communications strategy.

  • Support the CO and UNDP projects in the design and branding guidelines of other outreach-oriented print materials.

  • Increase visibility of UNDP's mandate and goals through contributing to the public website and social media use.

  • Produce high-quality photography, videography and other digital media products for CO and the programme pillar, as required.

  • Pitch UNDP successes to the media and manage dissemination of information to the public; including oversee the development of TV spots and radio announcements.

  • Support Country Office communications unit in designing and developing publications when required.

  • Translate English material translation to Pashto and Dari and vice-versa.

  • Support event planning to promote UNDP messages among partners, beneficiaries and other.

  • Coordinate with online UNVs to support the CO written materials.

  • Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments:

  • Bachelor's degree in journalism, business administration, or any other bachelor's degree accepted with a diploma or certificate in relevant field.

Required experience:

36 Months

Experience remark:

  • Minimum 3 years relevant experience.
  • Excellent writing skills

Language skills:

  • English(Mandatory), Level - Working Knowledge

Area of expertise:

Journalism, mass media and broadcasting

Area of expertise details:

  • Minimum 3 years relevant experience.
  • Excellent writing skills

Driving license:

No

Competencies values:

Accountability, Building Trust, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Ethics and Values, Leadership, Professionalism, Self-Management, Working in Teams

Added 2 years ago - Updated 2 years ago - Source: unv.org