Communications Specialist

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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 country offices work closely with national stakeholders to support the introduction of inclusive and sustainable development policies that are aligned with the national context.

In Myanmar, UNDP’s Country First Programme (2021-2023), the Rural Communities’ Basic Needs Project aims to build the resilience of the most vulnerable rural communities in Myanmar. The project focuses on meeting basic needs, developing climate-resilient infrastructure, enhancing renewable energy, and promoting livelihoods and social cohesion by building capacities of CSOs/CBOs and conducting participatory planning and management processes for small scale, community-driven interventions. UNDP aims to provide support to up to 500 of the poorest and most vulnerable rural villages in 8 states and regions.

National UNV will support communications works to support the work of other teams in the organization.

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Communications Consultant and/or the Deputy Country Representative, the International UN Volunteer will carry out the following tasks:

• Collect testimonies related to the work of UNDP and beneficiaries. • Capture and collect videos photos related to the UNDP programme in Myanmar. • Develop infographics, create social media posts, and write short reports and human-interest stories related to the UNDP programme. • Draft communication and visibility materials to support the work of other teams in the or-ganisation.

☒ Adaptability and Flexibility ☒ Commitment and Motivation ☒ Communication ☒ Creativity ☒ Knowledge Sharing ☒ Planning and Organizing ☒ Technological Awareness

    writing short reports, articles or similar (in English) for web or print publication.

• Demonstrated interest or experience in creating and uploading social media posts. • Demonstrated interest or experience in photography, video editing and/or graphic design. • Good oral and written communication skills, including writing, drafting and reporting. • Strong computer literacy, including being able to work collaboratively on documents and ensure good digital record-keeping. • Self-motived and able to work with limited supervision and under tight deadlines. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Attention to detail.

Myanmar is second biggest country in term of land after Indonesia in South East Asia Region. It has population of over 54 million living across seven States and Seven Regions plus Union Territory, where all central government departments are located. About 70% of population are living in rural areas and main economy of Myanmar is agriculture. Myanmar is subtropical and tropical country with three distinct seasons: Summer (from March to June), Rainy (from July to October) and Winter (from November to February). On 1 February 2021, the Myanmar Military took over the power from the democratically elected government and declared a state of emergency. Following the takeover, the security situation in the country worsened. Since 30 March 2021, there has been a family restriction in place and eligible family members of inter-national staff members have been evacuated. Civilians especially governmental staff joined a Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM). Consequently, provision of almost all the public services is affected especially banking and health care systems. In addition, as numerous antimilitary takeover groups have shifted focus from peaceful demonstration to armed revolution, security situation in Myanmar is currently volatile and unpredictable.

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