Communications and Campaign Officer (SDG Academy Indonesia)

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.

UNDP Indonesia, in partnership with the Tanoto Foundation and the Ministry of National Development Planning, establishes the SDG Academy Indonesia to develop capacities of state and non-state actors and leaders from various stakeholders, in the mission of accelerating the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) relevant to their context. The Academy aims at strengthening not only the stakeholders’ knowledge about SDGs but also their leadership and managerial skills needed to solve various SDG issues, through the SDG Leadership Program, the SDG Mobile Learning Program, and the SDG Study Abroad Program (on pipeline). For more details, please visit the Academy’s website at https://www.sdgacademyindonesia.id/en/.

After the soft launch at the end of 2019, the SDG Academy Indonesia ramps up its preparation and production on materials development and the digital learning platform construction in 2020. The SDG Leadership Program and the SDG Mobile Learning Program are both launched and continuously promoted to be accessed. The programs are targeting large size of population in Indonesia and it is expected that many will participate actively in the platforms.

To optimize SDG Academy Indonesia’s programs visibility and ensuring high level of engagement with target beneficiaries and stakeholders, constant communications and campaign by creating annual program communication plan, implement communication activities through content productions and engagement in both digital and non-digital platforms towards continuous improvement are required.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of SDG Academy Indonesia Director or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Communications and Campaign Officer for SDG Academy Indonesia will:

a) Support the SDG Academy Indonesia to ensure annual communication strategy being implemented; • Develop annual communication strategy, including key messaging, to showcase SDG Academy Indonesia’s programs and to engage both existing and potential participants; • Develop the structure and draft key messages for annual reporting document for stakeholders; • Coordinate with and assist the Director to provide other services related program communication.

b) Plan and Implement Communication Activities; • Support the launch of programs by creating compelling content for digital and social media channels, press release for media, and/or other initiatives; • Managing communication channels of the SDG Academy Indonesia, including not limited to digital and social media channels; • In charge for the production of communications materials including digital and social media content, visual design communication, infographics, publications and promotional items, videos, etc; • Identify opportunities to build the visibility of SDG Academy Indonesia’s programs through strategic partnerships, whether through campaigns, events, or other communication initiatives; • Identify and write/edit stories highlighting participants experiences during programs as well as alumni’s stories; • When necessary, assist organizing virtual events, managing multiple work streams including speakers, moderators, run of show, scripting and media attendance for other SDG Academy Indonesia’s initiatives.

c) Monitor and Evaluate Communication Initiatives; • Monitor emerging issues, feedbacks, and/or potential risk from communication channels and report to the SDG Academy Indonesia team; • Propose contingency plans or improvement ideas for better communicating the programs.

d) Knowledge Sharing • Promotes knowledge sharing on new approaches, thinking and ways of communications and campaign; • Develops and produces contents that inform strategic information and initiatives through social media platforms; • Continuous improvement to optimize the benefit of communications strategy.

e) The incumbent of the position should avoid any kind of discriminatory behavior including gender discrimination and ensure that
• Human rights and gender equality is prioritized as an ethical principle within all actions; • Activities are designed and implemented in accordance with “Social and Environmental Standards of UNDP”; • Any kind of diversities based on ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, class, gender are respected within all implementations including data production; • Differentiated needs of women and men are considered; • Inclusive approach is reflected within all actions and implementations, in that sense an enabling and accessible setup in various senses such as disability gender language barrier is created; • Necessary arrangements to provide gender parity within all committees, meetings, trainings etc. introduced.

f) Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Results/expected outputs:

• As an active UNDP team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UNDP and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including: o Annual communication strategy plan; o Promote and campaign the SDG Academy Indonesia Programs and to engage participants; o In charge for content development and production, as well as communication materials; o Build visibility of SDG Academy Indonesia’s programs through strategic partnerships; o Organize annual events or other communication initiatives.

☒ Adaptability and Flexibility ☒ Client Orientation ☒ Commitment to Continuous Learning ☒ Communication ☒ Creativity ☒ Ethics and Values ☒ Integrity ☒ Knowledge Sharing ☒ Managing Performance ☒ Planning and Organizing ☒ Professionalism ☒ Respect for Diversity ☒ Self-Management ☒ Technological Awareness ☒ Working in Teams

communication, digital campaign, public relations, or journalism; • Experience in providing support to strategic communication and program campaigns; • Relevant experience in using platforms and necessary applications for producing and editing communications products, such as infographics, factsheets, photo stories and videos, and social media tools; • Excellent written communication / copywriting skills, and interpersonal skills; • Knowledge and experience in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related projects; • Sufficient network with government and private sector.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials.

-National UN Volunteer Specialist receives approximately IDR 8,237,403.08 as Monthly Living Allowance. -Provided with assignment travel cost and entry lumpsum if applicable. -Enrolled in health, life, disability insurance. -Applicable dependents (primary family unit, up to 3) are eligible for health insurance. -Entitled to annual leave, 2.5 days per month. -Provided with exit lumpsum to support transition at the end of assignment.

For more information about UNV Conditions of Service and Entitlements, please refer to the following:

-https://www.unv.org/become-volunteer/volunteer-your-country -https://www.unv.org/sites/default/files/unvpf/UNVcos2021%20Complete%20hi-res-final_compressed_30.08.2021.pdf