Communication and Partnerships Coordinator
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