Background

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Head of Communications (NO B), the Communication Analyst will participate in the implementation of the corporate communications strategy, as well as in the design, management and implementation of the Country Office communications and publication strategies which are geared to influence the development agenda, promote public information and media outreach.

The Communications Analyst works in close collaboration with the Head of Communications (NO B) to ensure successful UNDP Communication Strategy implementation and to maintain a working relationship with the Programme and Operations teams, UN Agencies, UNDP HQs (Communications Office) and Regional Communications Manager for further strengthening UNDP Nepal outreach and advocacy efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities

Functions / Key Results Expected:

Summary of Key Functions

• Implement internal and external communications and outreach strategies, publications strategy and plan;
• Implementation of the publications strategy and plan;
• Update of information in UNDP Nepal web site as well as maintain the corporate standards and requirements;
• Support to business development;
• Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing.

Provides support to the planning and design of internal and external strategies for communications and outreach focusing on the achievement of following results:

• Conduct communications needs assessments for UNDP (projects, country programme and corporate change initiatives, etc.);
• Development/production of communication and advocacy instruments and materials for marketing and awareness-raising campaigns, including briefing materials and press releases;
• Synthesis of proposals for project formulations to integrate advocacy and communication strategies into all aspects of UNDP’s development programme.

Ensures the implementation of the CO publications strategy and plan focusing on the achievement of the following results:

• Facilitate to produce effective and timely publication (Annual Reports, Brochures, Factsheets;
• Development Advocate);
• Management of CO publication activities, such as drafting articles/stories/news, website contents, norms for publishing, design, liaise with the press and other suppliers to ensure timely production and publications dissemination.

Maintains a dynamic UNDP web site focusing on the achievement of the following results:

• Maintains a dynamic UNDP Nepal web site based on corporate requirements in cooperation with the ICT staff;
• Draft contents for the web site to ensure consistency of the materials;
• Perform photography/videography and edit photos/videos.

Supports the business development focusing on achievement of the following results:

Launches and campaigns:

• Promotion and dissemination of corporate advocacy materials for launching flagship initiatives and publications such as the Human Development Report;
• Promotion and maintenance of public information campaigns on UNDP activities, Millennium Development Goals, UN Reform and celebrating/commemorating International Days under the supervision of Communications Specialist.

Outreach and advocacy:

• Undertake field visits to cover success stories for UNDP publications such as Website, Annual report and Development Advocate;
• Ensure effective dissemination of advocacy materials to donors, Government partners, civil society and the media;
• Organize media visits, press conferences and maintain a good relationship with the media.

Public information:

• Timely and effective responses to inquiries for public information materials.

Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Identification and synthesis of best practices, success stories and lessons learned directly linked to programme country goals and activities;
• Contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice;
• Professional growth through active learning.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:  

Advocacy/Advancing a Policy-Oriented Agenda:
Preparing information for advocacy

• Identifies and communicates relevant information for a variety of audiences for advocating UNDP’s mandate.

Building Strategic Partnerships:
Maintaining a network of contacts

• Analyzes and selects materials for strengthening strategic alliances with partners and stakeholders;
• Establishes and nurtures positive communication with partners.

Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing:
Basic research and analysis

• Generates new ideas and approaches, researches best practices and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things.

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise:
Fundamental knowledge of own discipline

• Understands and applies fundamental concepts and principles of a professional discipline or technical specialty relating to the position;
• Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks;
• Analyzes the requirements and synthesizes proposals;
• Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning;
• Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments.

Creating Visibility for UNDP/Supporting UNDP’s Capacity to Advocate:
Research and data analysis

• Promotes awareness of UNDP’s centrally to development through dissemination of information and materials.

Global Leadership and Advocacy for UNDP’s Goals:
Preparing information for global advocacy

• Identifies and communicates relevant information for advocacy for UNDP’s goals for a variety of audiences.

Conceptual Innovation in the Provision of Technical Expertise:
Research and analysis

• Keeps updated in his/her area of substantive expertise;
• Identifies opportunities for conceptual innovation.

Client Orientation:
Establishing effective client relationships

• Researches potential solutions to internal and external client needs and reports back in a timely, succinct and appropriate fashion;
• Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines.

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity;
• Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment;
• Self-development, initiative-taking, strong Interpersonal skills;
• Acting as a team player and facilitating team work;
• Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively;
• Creating synergies through self-control;
• Managing conflict;
• Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others;
• Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member;
• Informed and transparent decision making.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Completion of Masters Degree in Communication, Journalism, Information Technology, or other relevant fields;
• Advanced training in communication, journalism, photo/video editing and desktop publishing would be an added advantage.

Experience:

• Relevant experience at the national or international level in media and development communications is desirable but not a requirement;
• The candidate  with knowledge in web content management,  desktop publishing, designing publications, knowledge of handling cameras and different software for creating and uploading news, videos and graphics in the website will have an advantage. Strong computer skills (MS Word, Publishing, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat);
• Knowledge of Adobe PhotoShop, In Design, Illustrator, Adobe Flash, Adobe Premier would be an asset;
• Knowledge of the UN and development issues would be an advantage.

Language:

• Fluency in Nepali and English, both spoken and written.