Notice Details
Position: UNV Policy Communication Associate
Organization: UNDP
Responsibilities:
The key functions of Policy Communication Associate are:
• Archiving Resources (Photos, Videos, Publications): - Digitize project materials for easy access and preservation. - Organize digital archives to ensure that the project’s documents, reports, photographs, and videos are systematically stored and retrievable.
• Content Gathering and Idea Generation: -Collect information and stories from various project activities. -Brainstorm and propose creative ideas for content creation that effectively communicate the impact and importance of the project.
• Writing and Designing Content: -Write the content, especially for the Research and Analytics Unit (RAU) established in BIDA under TEPP, which includes writing content for priority sectors, country profiles, policy briefs, etc. -Design the content using standard design software such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effect, etc.
• Digital Support for Social Media and Outreach: -Assist in creating content on project activities and outcomes for the websites and social media platforms of UNDP and BIDA. -Provide support for digital outreach initiatives, including social media campaigns, to broaden the reach of the project.
• Event Coverage and Assistance: -Cover the project’s events, which may include taking photographs, writing summary reports or articles, securing media coverage, etc.
• Perform any other tasks as required. 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 a 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 the 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 Corporate Competencies: • Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision, and values.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability. Functional Competencies: Knowledge Management and Learning:- • Shares knowledge and experience.
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills. Management and Leadership:
• Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and results for the client and responds positively to feedback. • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
'• Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
• Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards.
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP. • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Requirements:
Age: 27 - 80
Nationality: Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
3 years of experience in :-
• Digital assets management and archiving photos and videos.
• Experience in economic data management.
• Demonstrated experience in writing and designing knowledge-based digital communication materials (e.g., sector profile/policy brief) using standard design software such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effect, etc. (provide link/pdf of minimum 02 previous work as proof with your application for the position)
• Experience in writing content and managing social media sites, e.g., Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.
• Experience working in the UN system will be added as an advantage.
• Familiarity with volunteerism for development, and direct experience as a volunteer is desirable.
Areas of expertise:
Information technology, Development programmes
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required Bengali, Level: Fluent, Required
Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Economics, Development Studies, Communication, Journalism, Mass Media, English Language and Literature or Business Studies from a reputed university is required.
Duration: 7 months (with possibility of extension)
Expected start date: 01/02/2024
