Communications Specialist

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

The Communications Specialist implements the corporate communications strategy, designs, manages and facilitates the implementation of the Country Office communications and publication strategies with a view to influence the development agenda, to promote public and media outreach and to mobilize political and financial support for UNDP. The Communications Specialist works in close collaboration with Programme and Operations teams, staff of other UN Agencies Regional Communications team, Government officials, international and local media, subject matter experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society. The Communications Specialist is expected to support five (5) countries including FSM, RMI, Kiribati, Nauru and Palau.

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Resident Representative, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: Summary of Key Functions:  Planning and design of internal and external strategies for communications and outreach  Elaboration and implementation of the publications strategy and plan  Support to business development  Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing

1. Ensures planning and design of internal and external strategies for communications and outreach focusing on achievement of the following results:  Planning and elaboration of communications needs assessments for North Pacific countries (projects, country programme and corporate change initiatives, etc.)  Elaboration of the North Pacific countries’ communications and outreach strategy based on the corporate communications strategy.  Constructive and timely advice on inclusion of communications components in pro-gramme formulations to integrate advocacy and communication strategies into all aspects of UNDP’s development programme.

2. Ensures elaboration and implementation of the North Pacific countries publications strategy and plan focusing on the achievement of the following results:  Elaboration and implementation of the North Pacific countries publications strategy and plan based on the corporate publications policy.  Identification and development of storylines for publications and substantive articles contributing to debates on key development issues.  Coordination and management of all North Pacific countries publication activities, including content management, norms for publishing, design, liaison with printers and other suppliers to oversee production and supervision of publications dissemination.

3. Supports the business development focusing on achievement of the following results:

Launches and campaigns

 Creation and promotion of campaigns to local and regional media that position UNDP and influences the development agenda based on current programme and new initiatives.  Management, promotion and dissemination of corporate advocacy materials for launching flagship initiatives and publications such as the Human Development Re-port.  Creation, promotion and maintenance of public information campaigns on UNDP activities, results of the SDGs, UN Reform, etc. in association with other staff from Business Development Team

Outreach  Promotional activities to position UNDP as a leader within the development space.  Increased coverage and understanding of the UNDP’s work in the country or practice area through development and maintenance of media contacts and providing news-worthy information to national public and donors.  Formatting, packaging and submission of programme initiatives for donor review in close collaboration with programme staff.  Development and maintenance of close contacts with government officials, multilateral and bilateral donors, civil society and private sector for implementation of the communications strategy, organization of roundtable discussions, press conferences, briefing sessions, interviews, launches, etc.  Forging of a “one UN” image through publicizing the significance of local UN reform efforts, joint programmes, common services. Organization and implementation of joint UN information campaigns (UN Day, World AIDS Day, etc.)  Ensured access for journalists to subject matter experts.

Public information  Effective responses to inquiries for public information materials.  Innovative and creative solutions to sensitive or corporately strategic public communications issues.  Advocacy and promotion of UNDP mandate, mission and purpose.

☒ Accountability ☒ Adaptability and Flexibility ☒ Building Trust ☒ Client Orientation ☒ Commitment and Motivation ☐ Commitment to Continuous Learning ☒ Communication ☒ Creativity ☐ Empowering Others ☒ Ethics and Values ☒ Integrity ☐ Judgement and Decision-making ☒ Knowledge Sharing ☐ Leadership ☐ Managing Performance ☒ Planning and Organizing ☒ Professionalism ☒ Respect for Diversity ☒ Self-Management ☒ Technological Awareness ☐ Vision ☒ Working in Teams

public relations, communications or advocacy. Previous experience with a multilateral or international organization is helpful but not mandatory. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, good knowledge and experience in handling of web-based management systems

FSM is made up of 4 states, Pohnpei, Chuuk, Kosrae and Yap. The duty station for this position is Pohnpei. It is described as a generally safe place to live and crime rate is low. Housing is available and affordable, although may not be of high quality. There are available amenities to live comfortably including hospitals, stores. The country is stable politically. There is no threat of weather extremes but few cases of flooding high tides occasionally