UNDP Jobs - 56515- Communications Analyst

Communications Analyst

Location :

Seoul, KOREA (REPUBLIC OF)

Type of Contract :

FTA Local

Starting Date :

01-Aug-2015

Application Deadline :

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

Post Level :

NO-B

Duration of Initial Contract :

1 year initially (Renewable subject to good performance and availability of funds)

Languages Required :

English

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 UNDP Seoul Policy Centre (USPC) for Global Development Partnerships started operating in 2011, a few years after UNDP closed its Country Programme in Korea and the UNDP Country Office formally ceased its operations. The Centre represents UNDP in Korea, undertakes policy analysis and research, and works with Korean partners and UNDP’s global network to share Korea’s development experiences. The key functions of the Centre are:

To serve as the immediate interface with the Government on all aspects relating to the evolving Republic of Korea-UNDP partnership;
To serve as a knowledge Center for comparative experiences and approaches of new development partners in reducing poverty and achieving sustainable human development;
To facilitate and promote learning, networking, policy dialogue and consultation among new development partners and to contribute to capacity development in developing countries.

The work of the Centre is organized under four pillars: Global issues; Development Solutions Partnerships; Policy Research; Communications and Outreach, using the Seoul Debates format to further knowledge exchange, most lately the 2015 Seoul Debates “Learning from anti-corruption Experiences from Korea and Around the World” in January 2015.

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Director, the Communications Analyst implements the corporate communications strategy as well as the USPC Communications Strategy. The Communications Analyst also designs, manages and implements the communications and publications of the Centre geared to ensure wide ranging awareness and dissemination of the Centre’s knowledge and research products and aiming at influencing the development agenda, promoting public and media outreach and mobilizing political and financial support for UNDP. In relation to these tasks and to support the Centre’s substantive work, the Communications Analyst also performs background research.

The Communications Analyst will maintain a network with communication and other relevant colleagues from the UNDP network including Regional Offices and Policy Centres, Korean media, UN Agencies, IFIs, Government officials, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors, civil society and academia. Internally, the Analyst will work in a close knit team with the USPC Policy Specialists to maximize the use of skills, knowledge, and insight in delivering on the work programme of the Centre.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions:

Planning and design of internal and external strategies for communications and outreach;
Support to the Centre’s research work through management of its publications;
Supervision of the design and maintenance of the Centre’s web site and social media in English and Korean;
Support to business development, policy research, and creation of knowledge products;
Facilitation of and contributions to knowledge building and knowledge sharing.

Ensures the planning, design, and implementation of internal and external strategies for communications and outreach focusing on the following results:

Preparation and conduct of communications needs assessments for the Centre as needed;
Implementation and revision of the Centre’s communications and outreach strategy, based on the corporate communications strategy;
Analysis of requirements and synthesis of proposals on ways to integrate advocacy and communication strategies into all aspects of the Centre’s activities.

Supports the Centre’s research work through management of its publications focusing on the achievement of the following results:

Support to identification of storylines for publications contributing to debates on key development issues;
Support to background research and policy analysis for development of knowledge products;
Coordination and management of the Centre’s publication activities, such as content management, norms for publishing, design, etc;
Contact with printers and other suppliers to ensure production and ensure publications dissemination.

Ensures the design and maintenance of the Centre’s web site and social media in English and Korean, focusing on achievement of the following results:

Supervision of the design and maintenance of the office web sites based on corporate requirements in cooperation with the ICT staff;
Preparation of the content for the web sites to ensure consistency of the materials.

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

Launches and campaigns:

Promotion and maintenance of punblic information campaigns on UNDP activities, UN Reform, results of MDGs, in association with other;
Support to necessary background research and policy analysis for the campaigns;
Promotion and dissemination of corporate advocacy materials for launching flagship initiatives and publications such as the Human Development Report.

Outreach:

Maintenance of increased coverage and understanding in Korea of the UNDP’s work through regular media contacts and provision of newsworthy information to national public and, where possible, donors;
Organization of lectures, roundtable discussions, press conferences, briefing sessions, interviews, launches, etc;
Ensured access for journalists to subject matter experts.

Public information:

Effective responses to inquiries for public information materials;
Support to background research and analysis for the public dissemination.

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

Support to knowledge networks and communities of practice including corporate communications repositories;
Support to training, consultancy and advice to UNDP staff on communications for development;
Assist in the preparation of presentations/briefs on the Centre’s work;
Assist with background research in relation to the communications tasks and to support the Centre’s substantive work.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Advocacy/Advancing a Policy-Oriented Agenda:

Identifies and communicates relevant information for a variety of audiences for advocating UNDP’s and the Centre‘s mandate;
Maintains a functioning network of contacts with a variety of stakeholders to promote a better understanding of UNDP’s and the Centre‘s mandate and to support advocacy efforts.

Building Strategic Partnerships:

Maintains an established network of contacts for general information sharing and to remain up-to-date on partnership related issues;
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:

Supports development of new ideas and approaches, and facilitates background research for development policy work;
Documents and analyses innovative strategies and new approaches.

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise:

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 and the Centre/Supporting UNDP’s and the Centre’s Capacity to Advocate:

Promotes awareness of UNDP’s centrally to development through dissemination of information and materials;
Maintains networks and knowledge assets for use in visibility and image activities.

Global Leadership and Advocacy for UNDP’s Goals:

Identifies and communicates relevant information for advocacy for UNDP’s goals for a variety of audiences;
Maintains a functioning network of contacts in the media and civil society, to promote a better understanding of UNDP’s and the Centre’s mandate and to support advocacy efforts.

Conceptual Innovation in the Provision of Technical Expertise:

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

Client Orientation:

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;
Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients.

Core Competencies:

Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity;
Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment;
Self-development, initiative-taking;
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:

Master's degree in media relations, journalism, social sciences or other relevant subject.

Experience:

2 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in public relations, communications or advocacy, and/or research, preferably in a field relevant to international development;
Previous experience with a multilateral or international organization is helpful but not mandatory;
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, good knowledge and experience in handling of web-based management systems.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in oral and written English and Korean is required.

Remarks:

This position is open for Korean Nationals Only.