Communication and Strategic Engagement Specialist

Job Title: Communication and Strategic Engagement Specialist

Organization: United Nations Volunteers (UNV)

Host entity: UNDP Indonesia

Assignment country: Indonesia

Expected start date: 20/08/2023

Sustainable Development Goal: 17. Partnerships for the goals

Volunteer category: National UN Volunteer Specialist

Type: Onsite

Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension)

Number of assignments: 1

Duty stations: Jakarta

Details

Mission and objectives

UNDP believes that the people of Indonesia should have ownership over the programmes and projects we support. All UNDP programmes therefore actively promote the spirit of mutual respect, support and accountability and subscribe to the principle of national ownership as enshrined in the Jakarta Commitment – a declaration put forward by the government and its development partners in 2009 to strengthen aid effectiveness in Indonesia. In the true spirit of national ownership, all of UNDP’s assistance in Indonesia is implemented by national entities, including line ministries and the Ministry of National Planning and Development, and at the subnational level by line departments, provincial and district authorities as well as community groups. While each programme supported by UNDP has specific and varied objectives, capacity development is one aim that all UNDP programmes – in Indonesia and worldwide – have in common. This takes on many forms including institutional reform, leadership development, education, and training for members of the public such as journalists, and women’s communities. In line with this logic, UNDP advisers work side by side with Indonesian counterparts to strengthen capacities in technical matters, policy formulation and budget planning, amongst others.

Context

UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet. In regard to the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it is a well-established fact that the achievement of the SDGs requires substantial financial and technical resources. In case of Indonesia, the government is strongly committed to implementing the SDGs and has integrated them into national development plans and processes. The financing needs of SDGs in Indonesia for the 2020-2030 period are projected to reach around US $ 3.2 trillion in the business-as-usual scenario, while in the high intervention scenario, it is estimated to reach US $ 1 trillion annually (SDGs Roadmap, 2019). UNDP is supporting the government and partners to find innovative solutions to finance the SDGs. In 2018, UNDP Indonesia established the Innovative Finance Lab (IFLab) with the objective to unlock and leverage new finance to close the SDGs financing gap. IFLab is a dynamic new country platform for financing the SDGs. The Lab operates as a collaborative space for Government, the private sector, investors and entrepreneurs, religious organizations, civil society, other UN agencies and other interested stakeholders to engage and develop solutions for financing the SDGs. It maps and analyzes financing gaps and opportunities, co-designs and tests new financing solutions, helps to align investments with SDGs as well as measuring progress and evaluating impact. The UNDP’s IFLab is hosting a Joint Programme entitled “Accelerating SDGs Investments in Indonesia (ASSIST)” that brings four UN agencies (UNDP, UNEP, UNICEF, and UNIDO) together to support Government of Indonesia in accelerating its SDGs achievement through the increased financing from innovative financing mechanisms and instruments from both government and non-government sources (e.g., public, private, and Islamic capital).

Task description

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Innovative Financing Lab of UNDP Indonesia or his/her designate, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:Implementation of Communications Strategy: • Design communication strategies, including media strategies, and incorporat-ing/mainstreaming gender aspect in the communication strategy/work plan and products; • Develop a detailed annual communication workplan and budget; • Liaise and coordinate with partners on information opportunities, activities, approaches and platforms; • Support and coordinate/organize events/workshops/seminars and other outreach initiatives planning including managing communications and coordination with event organizers; Design, administer, monitor and evaluate website, social media and creative content: • Manage the website and social media of the IFL and knowledge platform, including ASSIST JP; • Plan social media in coordination with that founding partners, donors and implementers; • Source, design, edit and post engaging, high-quality text, video, photo and graphics content across owned social media channels; • Collaborate with communications focal points in programme countries and across all partners to develop social media content and articles; Lead the development and dissemination of advocacy materials in the country and with the UN: • In coordination with technical team, develop and produce communication and advocacy in-struments and materials, including briefing materials, press releases, and articles and coordi-nate its dissemination through effective channels; Identify and launch information opportuni-ties, activities, approaches and platforms and partners; Provide advice on advocacy materi-als and coordinate launching flagship initiatives and publications in the region; • Lead the engagement and supervision of video producers and other communication special-ists to produce audio/ visual material on UNDP’s work; • Develop brochures, factsheets, and stories (including human-interest story) from the field to inform media and the general public at the national and global level; • Follow guidelines from and report to the Regional Bureau and/or HQ. Build and maintain strategic engagement with stakeholders and maintain relations with donors: • Identify and develop new communication/media partnerships and alliances to enhance visibil-ity; manage and nurture existing partnerships; • Liaise with advocacy partners and undertake outreach to civil society organizations, govern-ments, and other groups to ensure that newsworthy information reaches the public and do-nors; • Guide and collaborate closely with communication colleagues in UNDP and other offices to ensure consistency Facilitate knowledge building and sharing: • Identify and synthesize best practices and lessons learned from CO directly linked to pro-gramme country goals and activities and ensure exchange of information; • Provide training and workshops on communication and advocacy as appropriate. • Contribute to monitoring and reporting activities, specifically related to communication as-pects

Eligibility criteria

Age

27 - 80

Nationality

Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

Requirements

Required experience

5 years of experience in • At least 5 years of professional work experience at the national or international level in public relations, communications, or advocacy, including in media relations; • Excellent knowledge and management of social media and information technology; • Excellent communication and writing skills (articles, write-ups, captions); • Experience in event organizing, documentation, and reporting. • Experience in the design of communication products (e.g fact sheets, newsletter, ppt, booklet, etc) is preferable.

Area(s) of expertise

Communication

Driving license

-

Languages

English, Level: Fluent, Desirable

Required education level

Bachelor degree or equivalent in Journalism, public and media relations, communication Partnership, stakeholders engagement

Competencies and values

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

Other information

Living conditions and remarks

The position will be based in the capital of Jakarta, where basic living needs, including accommodation, banking facilities, medical facilities and telecommunications/internet services are readily available. All staple foods can be found in the markets, e.g.: rice, meat, vegetables, fruit, cooking oil, salt, etc. Also, many imported goods are available in Jakarta and other places throughout Indonesia. Jakarta has many good restaurants with good health standards and most guesthouses provide food. For the transportation in Indonesia, the most used means of transportation are taxi or local bus. Mobile phone is the most dependable communication tool to be in-touch with colleagues and friends. Internet service is readily available and affordable at most apartment complexes. ATMs are everywhere in Indonesia and Western cards can usually be used to withdraw Indonesian Rupiah.

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy

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