Communications Analyst (Home-Based)

Job Title: Communications Analyst (Home-Based)

Organization: UNDP

Job Identification: 12194

Location: Home Based

Apply Before: 08/02/2023, 06:59 AM

Job Schedule: Full time

Grade: IPSA-8

Vacancy Type: International Personnel Service Agreement

Practice Area: Innovation

Bureau: HQ

Contract Duration: 1 Year

Education & Work Experience: Master's Degree

Required Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English required.

Desired Languages: Fluency in any other UN language will be an advantage.

Vacancy Timeline: 2 Weeks

Job Description

Background
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP:  we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories. 

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Globally the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) partners with people at all levels of society to help build nations that can withstand crisis, and drive and sustain growth that improves the quality of life for everyone. On the ground in more than 170 countries and territories, UNDP offers a global perspective, as well as local insights to help empower lives and build resilient nations.

The UNDP Tax for SDGs Initiative is managed by the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS’s) Sustainable Finance Hub (SFH), with resource persons embedded in the SDG Finance Teams in Amman, Bangkok, Istanbul, Panama and Pretoria.

The UNDP Tax for SDGs Initiative has a particular emphasis on linking tax administration and tax and fiscal policies with the broader SDGs. Building on UNDP Country Office portfolios and already existing engagements with Ministries, UNDP brings a stronger focus on the role of tax and fiscal policy in achieving Agenda 2030. The initiative places a particular focus on reducing inequalities in tax and fiscal policy as well as taking forward climate action and environmental goals, and health outcomes. Representing the views of developing countries in the global normative tax discussions is critical and to this effect the UNDP Tax for SDGs Initiative will also work to bring evidence and perspectives from developing countries into the regional and international discussions on taxation.

Tax for SDGs Initiative is looking for a full-time Communications Analyst to plan, implement and coordinate the initiative’s communication efforts and ensure strategic and impactful outreach on the initiative’s work in coordination and collaboration with the SFH Communications Unit.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Communications Analyst will work as a part of the Tax for SDGs team to ensure strategic communication on the initiative.

Communication Planning and Coordination:

• Assist in development and implementation of a comprehensive communication strategy for the Tax for SDGs initative, connected to the broader SFH communication strategy.
• Identify communication opportunities across all workstreams and draft corresponding plans.
• Coordinate communication efforts with internal and external stakeholders. Collaborate with the SFH Communications Team on planning and execution and take part in monthly SFH communications coordination meetings.

Communication Product Development:

• Produce and design various communication materials for the initiative, such as brochures, reports, presentations, guides, newsletters, and social media content.
• Ensure the consistent quality and branding of all communication products, aligned with UNDP’s branding guidelines.
• Collaborate with relevant team members to gather necessary information and insights for creating effective communication materials.

Management of Communication Channels:

• Regularly update, improve, and maintain the initiative's communication channels, including social media platforms, event pages, and websites.
• Ensure timely and engaging content is posted on social media platforms to keep the audience informed and engaged.
• Monitor and analyze the performance of communication channels, providing recommendations for optimization.

Media Relations:

• Maintain the initiative's media relations, including writing and distributing news releases and press statements.
• Monitor media coverage related to the initiative and relevant topics.

Event Coordination:

• Help with coordination and organisation of events for the initiative, including promotional activities and outreach efforts.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful event planning and execution.
• Draft event-related communication materials, such as invitations, agendas, and promotional content.

Internal and External Communication Facilitation:

• Support the liaison between the Tax for SDGs team and other internal teams, partners, and stakeholders on communication-related matters.
• Facilitate effective communication and information sharing within the organization and with external partners.
• Provide support and guidance to team members regarding communication strategies and best practices.

Institutional Arrangement

• The Communications Analyst will report to the Head of Tax for SDGs (based in New York) and the Head of SFH Communications. 
• Collaboration and coordination with the rest of the UNDP Tax Team, SFH Communications Team, Regional Bureaus and Country Offices as well as OECD Colleagues at TIWB Secretariat will be required.

Competencies

Core Competencies

• Achieve Results:  LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
• Think Innovatively:  LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements 
• Learn Continuously:  LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
• Adapt with Agility:  LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible 
• Act with Determination:  LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
• Engage and Partner:  LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
• Enable Diversity and Inclusion:  LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination 

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies 

• General (across the functions) - Event planning and execution
• Ability to plan, manage and execute public and private events to ensure that they support and amplify individual communications and advocacy initiatives, as well as UNDP's overall brand and mandate
• Communications - Digital strategy
• Ability to plan the use of resources through digital channels to reach and engage target audiences effectively and to achieve particular objectives
• Communications - Media relations
• Ability to develop media relations across all aspects of media work including relationships with media and preparing media materials such as messages
• Communications - Social media management
• Ability to represent and promote the UNDP brand in virtual communities and network
• Communications - Creative direction and copywriting
• Ability to creatively communicate concepts in an engaging and simple way
• General (across the functions) - Public relations
• Ability to build and maintain an overall positive public image for the organisation, its mandate and its brand, while ensuring that individual campaigns and other communications and advocacy initiatives are supported in reaching the public
• Programme and Policy - SDG Finance
• Public Sector Finance (Tax and domestic resource mobilization, public financial management and public expenditure)

Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section

• Experience working in the field of development or communications for a social development purpose is desired. 
• Experience with UNDP, UN system country office settings or with a multilateral organization of similar size and complexity is an asset.
• Familiarity with creative desktop and mobile tools, such as the Adobe Creative Suite, and/or online tools such as Canva or Figma. 
• Experience of working on tax and SDGs-related issues is an asset.
• Familiarity with UNDP editorial guidelines and templates is desired.
• Experience in media relations is desired. 

Required Skills and Experience 

Education:

• A University (bachelors’)  in journalism, communications, social science, international relations or development-related field.

Experience:

• Two years of professional experience. producing communications content and advocacy multi-media materials (i.e. print, media/social media, video, graphics, web page designing).  An Advanced University Degree (Masters) will serve in lieue of two years of experience.

Language:

• Fluency in written and spoken English required. 
• Fluency in any other UN language will be an advantage. 

Required  skills 

• Demonstrated experience in drafting communication strategies and content from conceptualization to publication.
• Experience in providing support in production and dissemination of communication products, including reports/publications, presentations, newsletters, graphics, social media assets, social media-friendly videos.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee design and production processes is required.

The following documents shall be required from the applicants

• Personal CV or P11, indicating all past positions held and their main underlying functions, their durations (month/year), the qualifications, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate, and at least three (3) professional references of previous supervisors. References may also include peers.
• A cover letter (maximum length: 1 page) indicating why the candidate considers him-/herself to be suitable for the position.
• Managers may ask (ad hoc) for any other materials relevant to pre-assessing the relevance of their experience, such as  reports, presentations, publications, campaigns or other materials.

Disclaimer 

Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders) 

Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.  

UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications. 

Applicant information about UNDP rosters
Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements. 

Non-discrimination 

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.   

UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status. 
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