UNDP Jobs - 55949- Communication Advisor

Communication Advisor

Location :

Jakarta, INDONESIA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

06-May-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

45 working days within 4 (four) months with possible extension

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

Interest candidate has to access procurement notice Ref.: IC/UNDP/EU/059/2015 - Communication Advisor at the following link: http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=21923

Please do not send your application through this website and send the complete application to bids.id@undp.org (only application with complete supporting document received in bids.id@undp.org before or at the closing date will be proceed).

Duties and Responsibilities

Interest candidate has to access procurement notice Ref.: IC/UNDP/EU/059/2015 - Communication Advisor at the following link: http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=21923

Competencies

Interest candidate has to access procurement notice Ref.: IC/UNDP/EU/059/2015 - Communication Advisor at the following link: http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=21923

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master degree or higher in areas relevant of Social Studies, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, and/or Journalism.

Experience:

A minimum of 8 years’ experience working on knowledge management, media communication, journalism, general and online public relations.
Experience working on environmental issues, preferably in palm oil sector
Experience working with Government and in interdepartmental and multi-stakeholder settings, especially the ability to understand political/sensitive issues and act accordingly.
Proven ability to work with journalists, the media (electronic, printed and online) and general audiences
Experience in managing and advising to a team, organizing and facilitating meetings, media events and interviews
Proven ability to write news-worthy articles and media messages, and to deliver information to the general public. (list of articles should be provided);
UNDP project experience highly preferred.

Language:

Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and proficient in English language, both spoken and written.