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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.

UNDP Haiti's 2023-2027 country programme focuses on four main pillars of mutually reinforcing cooperation: the rule of law, good governance and human rights; Equitable and sustainable growth; Social services, protection and inclusion and Multidimensional territorial governance and environmental management. This program is in line with national priorities as outlined in the Haitian Strategic Development Plan 2012-2030 (PSDH), the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF_2023-2027) and the UNDP Strategic Plan 2022-2025. It aims to support the Government of Haiti in its long-term approach to sustainable development, emphasizing the need for rapid progress towards the 2030 Agenda and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This UNV assignment is part of UNDP Multidimensional territorial governance and environmental management / Resilience Unit. This programming aims to support the government and the vulnerable communities to better respond to disasters and reduce the country's environmental vulnerability. With a more integrated and holistic approach to resilience, UNDP is now focusing on consolidating gains in the areas of climate change, environmental protection and risk reduction and disaster management.

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Resilience Unit, the communication specialist will ensure visibility of project stakeholders, communities and constituencies through quality communication materials/ success stories on the theme of Disaster risk management and reduction, Environment, Climate Change in close collaboration with the project’s teams and the communication unit.

Within the terms of the organization’s delegated authority and under the direct supervision of the Haiti’s head of the resilience unit, the international communication specialist will be responsible for the following duties:  Development and successful implementation of internal and external communications and advocacy strategies;  Promote trilingual communications, which is sensitive and effective across different constituencies;  Support consultation and outreach initiatives;  Provide logistical support to the organization of stakeholder consultations and workshops;  Ensure that key lessons and best-practices are shared;  Drawing on the information collected in annual/semi-annual reports etc, design and produce updates that can be shared with donors in country (i.e. a brochure on results in Haiti etc.);  Ensure all the resilience unit key events/launches/activities are profiled on the website;  Support the development and management of relevant knowledge products;  Preparation and conduct of communications needs assessments for the resilience unit ;  Development of communication materials for visibility and awareness-raising campaigns, including unit briefs, press releases in coordination with the Head of resilience unit;  Organize of roundtable discussions, press conferences, briefing sessions, interviews;  Plans, implements and monitors the unit communication and media activities, including monitoring and collecting electronically all national news relevant to the unit;  Liaises and coordinates with country office communication staff to ensure communication and media outreach strategy and activities align with the country level strategy and activities;  Identifies and develops storylines for publications and substantive articles contributing to debates on key development issues;  Prepares human interest stories and updates drawn from the unit activities and partnerships, for UNDP’s country office, global and regional websites;  Maintains of the unit communication information database and photo library;  Drafts a communication work plan for the Resilience unit, including links to broader UNDP work and programmes, as well as activities to promote the unit programmes/projects and their objectives;  Organize public awareness raising activities, consistent with the communication strategy;  Work closely with UNDP other units and government sector offices to ensure related communications materials;  Collaborate with UNDP and Government Communication teams to develop, publish and disseminate media friendly communications products;  Facilitate the reporting of results to internal (Senior Management) and external audiences;  Review progress reports submitted by partners and provide feedback to improve quality and timeliness of reporting;  Collect and maintain data for country, regional and global corporate reports, mid-term reviews, and final evaluations. Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:- Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day)- Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country- Provide annual and end of assignment reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities using UNV’s Volunteer Reporting Application- Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.- Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers- Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible. Results/Expected Outputs The achievement of the key results will positively impact the UN’s ability to support and influence the peace, development and gender agenda in Haiti, promote progress and key messages to partners, the public and media through effective communications and dissemination of information on the UN’s mandate, programmes and priorities. This will help to build and strengthen strategic partnerships, promote greater transparency and accountability, and support resource mobilization. • The development of capacity through coaching, mentoring and formal on-the-job training, when working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-) governmental counter-parts, including Implementing Partners (IPs); • Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed

 Accountability  Adaptability and flexibility  Creativity  Judgement and decision-making  Planning and organising  Professionalism  Self-management

 designing communication strategic plan, press relations and graphic design are required  Excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;  Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;  Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;  Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;  Desirable: valid national driver’s license and proven ability to drive manual gear 4x4 over rough terrain; Sound security awareness; Have affinity with or interest in Disaster management and volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Haiti is a non-family duty station. The country is mostly mountainous, with a tropical climate. The hurricane season occurs from June to September and the average temperature is 25 degrees Celsius. The ability to live and work in very difficult conditions of developing countries is necessary. · More than five years after the earthquake that hit Haiti on 12 January 2010, the country is slowly moving from humanitarian and emergency aid to development and national capacity building programmes in order to tackle more structural issues such as massive unemployment, high cost of living, poor infrastructure and transport and insecurity. · UN Volunteers should be aware that they are exposed to several tropical diseases and should complete all medical formalities specified in the offer of assignment before travelling and bring with them sufficient and appropriate medical supplies. The following vaccinations are required and/or recommended prior to travel or upon arrival: typhoid, hepatitis A and B, yellow fever (required for travelers arriving), polio, rabies, tetanus/diphtheria, measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), malaria (prophylaxis is recommended for almost all parts of 16 Apr 2018 Page 1 of 6 Assignment Details the country). Overall, UN Volunteers traveling to Port-au-Prince are hence advised to have mosquito repellents, first-aid kits and light clothes.

Personal and residential security is the responsibility of each member of personnel.

All UN personnel, including UN Volunteers, are advised to have 24-hour security outside their residences. UNDSS provides a security briefing upon arrival, including suggestions for improvement in the security situation of potential residences and for compliance with the UN Minimum Operational Residential Security Standard (MORSS). The local security situation in Haiti is characterized by a high rate of insecurity and impunity. · It is relatively easy to find supermarkets in Port-au-Prince, but there is much less choice in the provinces. It is recommended to use only mineral water while in Haiti, as local water is poorly treated and unsafe to drink.

Electricity in Haiti is 110 Volts. Sockets fit round two-pin plugs (as in USA), but adapters can be easily found to fit Continental/European appliances. Electricity failure frequently occurs everywhere in Haiti and power surge protectors (about US$ 30-40) are strongly recommended. · Haiti is a unique and rewarding country to work and live in, but it requires stamina, commitment and security aware-ness to make life comfortable. Flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in hazardous and harsh conditions involving physical hardship and little comfort are essential.

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