Digital Communications Assistant

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.

Cameroon has just adopted its National Development Strategy 2020-2030 (NDS30), which will be the basis for the next United Nations Development Assistance Framework. Anchored in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and committed to universality, equality, and leaving no one behind, the global UNDP vision through the Strategic Plan 2022-2025 is to help countries achieve sustainable development by advancing the eradication of poverty in all its forms and dimensions, accelerating structural transformations for sustainable development, and strengthening resilience to shocks and crises.

For the visibility of the country office and project activities carried out in the field, UNDP Cameroon is recruiting a National UN Volunteer, Digital Communication Assistant. Under the direct supervision of the Communication Analyst, he/she will work with UNDP management, members of the communication team, and programme staff across the country to support the development and implementation of the CO’s Digital Communication and Social Media Strategies. S/he will employ versatile digital communications skills to scale up the visibility of UNDP’s programme results and impact across the country while advocating and mobilising stakeholders’ buy-in to the Organisation’s development agenda in Cameroon.

Under the direct supervision of the Communication Analyst, the communication Assistant will:

• Support the development and implementation of engaging Digital/Social Media Communications and Advocacy Strategies and Plans. • Support the management of the UNDP Cameroon social media accounts (content development, content posting schedule, regular engagement monitoring, and analysis). • Support the management and regular updating of the UNDP Cameroon website. • Regularly develop compelling multiple media content (posts, testimonies, photo exhibits, videos, podcasts, captions, etc.) and key messages and ensure their dissemination across UNDP Cameroon’s digital platforms (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Flickr). • Regularly shoot quality pictures and videos to accompany social media posts, testimonies, and more. • Design quality and appealing infographics, presentations, reports, and other visual corporate materials (brochures, leaflets, snapshots, newsletters, posters, etc.) for dissemination. • Identify and leverage innovative ways and new communications tools to display and promote the work of UNDP Cameroon. • Produce engaging videos using the latest digital technology and equipment. • Support the development and implementation of digital campaigns, including joint UN initiatives. • Support the development and management of a multimedia library, including pictures and videos. • Attend conferences/events for live coverage and get quotes from stakeholders during events for social media reporting. • Support the training of staff and partners on digital communications and advocacy for further development. • Monitor the trends across the social media space, review best practises, and make recommendations on how to improve UNDP Cameroon’s digital platforms. • Define KPIs, monitor and measure the digital platforms’ performances, do periodic reports, and adapt strategies to grow audiences and improve outreach results over time. • Assist in drafting digital communications materials such as blogs and website content. • Support knowledge management and sharing initiatives • Provide administrative support to CO communications and advocacy activities. • Carry out other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Results/expected outputs:

• Availability of a Digital Communications and Social Media Plan for the CO • Quality implementation of the CO content plan/schedule • Availability of digital content on various social platforms • Increase in the rate of social media engagements and followers on various platforms • Availability of infographics and multimedia materials
• Availability of social media reports • Availability of quality pictures and videos

• Professionalism • Client-oriented • Integrity • Teamwork and respect for diversity • Commitment to continuous learning • Planning and organizing • Communication • Flexibility • Creative Problem-Solving.

managing a variety of social media applications (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Flickr, etc.)

• Strong experience in shooting/taking pictures and videos • Strong experience in graphic designing and video editing • Excellent skills in writing and reporting for social media • Experience in the use of computer applications and software packages such as (Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut, Microsoft Suite, etc.) as well as web-based management systems. • Knowledge of website management • Experience in using a variety of social media monitoring tools. • Ability to create, edit and present information in clear and presentable formats, • Skills in using appropriate IT functionality. • Proven ability to use professional digital platforms for creating compelling multiple media content for a variety of audiences. • Familiarity with the UN system and/or international development would be an asset.

Yaounde is the political capital of Cameroon and the second most populated city in the country after Douala. It is the headquarters of the UN, several international organizations, and embassies. Yaounde features a tropical wet and dry climate with constant temperatures throughout the year and high temperatures ranging from 27 to 29 degrees C. Yaounde also features a lengthy wet season covering a ten-month span between February and November. However, there is a noticeable decrease in precipitation within the wet season, seen during the months of July and August.

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