UNDP Jobs - 49981- Communication Advisor to the DSRSG/RC/HC

Communication Advisor to the DSRSG/RC/HC

Location :

Bamako, MALI

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

20-Oct-2014

Application Deadline :

30-Sep-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

70 days

Languages Required :

English French

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. 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.

Background

The DSRSG/RC/HC leads the humanitarian, recovery and development agenda in Mali. In this regard, he is supported by several substantive sections including the stabilization & Recovery section, the DDR/SSR section, the Justice and Corrections section, and an integrated electoral team. The sections work in close collaboration with UN Agencies, funds and programmes and cover a wide range of areas including the restoration of state authority, capacity building for national institutions, security sector reform, donor coordination activities, quick impact projects (QIPs) and management of trust fund mechanisms in support of the stabilization and recovery agenda.

Central to this is the ability to effectively communicate on the work of the United Nations on the ground, and to provide direct support to the DSRSG/RC/HC in his efforts to leverage the UN activities vis-à-vis a broader variety of stakeholders, including the donors’ community.

Duties and Responsibilities

Functions / Key Results Expected:

This position is located in the office of the Resident Coordinator. The Officer works under the overall guidance of the DSRSG/RC/HC and reports to the Director of Stabilization and Recovery.The Communication Advisor will be based in Bamako with regular field visits in the North or elsewhere as requested.

More specifically, s/he will:

Provide strategic support to the DSRSG/RC/HC in order to showcase and facilitate the leveraging of the UN system activities;
Advise the DSRSG/RC/HC in his relation with the media;
Organize media events and coverage to leverage activities of the UN system in Mali in close partnership with the Public Information Office and other UN agencies’ public information focal points and teams;
Develop and ensure communication of UN activities through social media network and other channels as appropriate;
Ensure key communication products / messages are harmonized within the UN system to reflect common stabilization and recovery efforts, as to facilitate DSRSG/RC/HC in resources mobilization efforts;
Provide support to the UNCG and the implementation of the Joint communication strategy;
Perform any other duties as requested;

Results expected:

Produces high-quality communication outputs and high quality support to the DSRSG/RC/HC and UNCT;
Establishes strong and fruitful partnerships with relevant stakeholders;
Provides solid substantive support to MINUSMA sections under the DSRSG/RC/HC pillar.

Competencies

Professionalism:

Ability to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations;
Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns;
Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges;
Remains calm in stressful situations.

Communication:

Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately;
Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication;
Tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience;
Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Teamwork:

Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise;
Is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda;
Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position;
Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Planning & Organizing:

Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;
Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required;
Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work;
Fforesees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary;
Uses time efficiently.

Accountability:

Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards;
Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates;
Provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments;
Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Creativity:

Actively seeks to improve programmes or services;
Offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs;
Promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas;
Takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things;
Iis not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.

Client Orientation:

Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view;
Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect;
Iidentifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions;
Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems;
Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects;
Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Commitment to Continuous Learning:

Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally;
Contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates;
Shows willingness to learn from others;
Seeks feedback to learn and improve.

Technological Awareness:

Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office;
Aactively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks;
Shows willingness to learn new technology.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in social sciences, international relations, development, media studies or journalism;
A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of media relations and communications with very good knowledge of UN system.

Language:

Fluency in French is required.

Documents to be included when submitting the proposal:

Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:

Proposal ( Methodology ):
Explaining why they are the most suitable for the assignment.
Provide a brief methodology on how they will approach and conduct the assignment (if applicable)
Financial proposal
Personal CV including past experience in similar projects and at least 3 references

Evaluation process:

The contract will be awarded to the candidate who received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria: Technical Criteria weight: 70% + Financial Criteria weight: 30%. Individual consultants will be evaluated based on Cumulative analysis. When using this weighted scoring method, the award of the contract shall be made to the individual Consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:

Responsive/compliant/acceptable, and having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation:

Technical Criteria weight: 70%.
Financial Criteria weight: 30%.
Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 70% (70 points out of 100) of the total obtainable technical points would be considered for the Financial Evaluation.

The pre-determined questions to be asked during the interview would be in line with the below Criteria:

Background - educational and experience : 40
Proposed methodology : 30
Financial Offer = 30% or 30 points.

Please note that : All applications must be on line in : jobs.undp.org and by mail to : badara.aly.tomota@undp.org.