Digital Communication Specialist

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.

Guided by the vision of Sudan’s transition and key components of the JPA, UNDP Sudan is focused on critical aspects of the transition, like stabilization and peace, and institutional reform, aligned with the mandate of the UN Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) and the Sustainable Development Goals. In addition, we support longer-term key areas of development like health and access to energy, as well as crisis response.

Working closely with the Transition Government, civil society, the private sector and the international community, UNDP is supporting the realization of Sudan’s vision at the national, state, and community/local level, while simultaneously assisting Sudan in transitioning from a humanitarian to a development focus within the framework of the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus.

Essential to this is strong communications, led by the Communications Unit. The Unit supports senior management, programme and project teams in the development of high-quality substance-driven outreach and partnerships, communicating results and activities, promoting development in Sudan and facilitating dialogues and discussions, seeking feedback and public opinion, and supporting key activities via communications.

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Communications, the Digital Communications Specialist is responsible for: leading digital strategy delivery and related programmes and activities; conceptualizing and delivering innovative digital communications for projects; developing a broad range of multimedia communications materials and visualizations tailored both to national and international audiences and partners; providing guidance and training on digital technologies and standards; and guiding on/supporting special projects and initiatives, such as digital communications platforms, campaigns and partnerships.

The Digital Communications Specialist works in close collaboration with all members of the Communications Unit, se

The scope of the activities listed below may vary, depending on the length of the assignment and phase of the crisis.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Head of Communication or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the Digital Communications Specialist will be responsible for the following:

Key Functions:

q Digital media strategy development, delivery and implementation, including conceptualizing and delivering innovative digital communications projects

q Digital platform/social media management – UNDP Sudan Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and others

q Utilize digital/social media tools and channels to support Sudan and UNDP Sudan objectives

q Developing a broad range of multimedia communications materials and visualizations tailored both to national and international audiences and partners

q Providing guidance and training on digital technologies and standards

1. Digital media strategy development, delivery and implementation, including conceptualizing and delivering innovative digital communications projects

q Under supervisor’s guidance, develop/support the development of the overall Country Office digital media strategy, and manage delivery and implementation;

q Design, support and deliver digital outreach activities in support of Country Office corporate priorities, Sudan’s national priorities, andprogramme priorities (Peace and Stabilization; Rule of Law and Justice Reform; Democratic Transition and Economic Recovery; Energy & Environment; Health for Development);

q Plan and executedigital media support for campaigns, activities and events, including national dialogues and other major events;

q Liasewith UN and UNDP HQ teams, and UNDP Regional Hub, to plan and coordinate social media campaigns and activities;

q Establish audience targets and monitor activities to gauge progress;

q Collect and analyse social media data to discover, report, and assess trends and adapt social media strategi

, Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Judgement and Decision-making, Knowledge Sharing, Professionalism, Technological Awareness, Working in Teams

4 years of relevant experience at the national level in Multimedia, Digital/Social Media, Marketing/Communications, Journalism, International Relations, Graphic Design, or related fields.

Proven experience in social media management, content production, graphic design, audio-visual production. Experience in Adobe Suite i.e. Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere or similar tools.

Experience in web-based management systems.

Security situation is changeable while UNDP security advisory is 24/7. Air travel is accessible, but might be subjected to change depending on security situation and COVID-19 status, but UNDP Travel department is constantly monitoring and reporting on relevant changes. For climate, Sudan is hot most of the year, haboob during summer/April-June; flooding during autumn/July-September, Alcohol is prohibited, cost of living is very high, accommodation options are variables. Food is available - except for bread - and expensive. Water and electricity are of constant cut-off. Medical facilities are week. Banking facilities are available. Communications is available, but expensive. Infrastructure is below average.

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