Empleos en el PNUD - 55811- International Consultant

International Consultant - Communications Specialist to Support the UNDP Africa Regional Programme

Localidad :

Addis Ababa, Etiopía

Tipo de contrato :

Individual Contract

Fecha de comienzo del contrato :

01-May-2015

Fecha límite de postulación :

27-Apr-15 (Medianoche Nueva York, Estados Unidos)

Nivel de puesto :

International Consultant

Duración del contrato inicial :

6 Months

Idiomas requeridos :

Inglés

Duración esperada del puesto :

6 Months

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Antecedentes

Aiming to eradicate poverty, violence and hunger, UNDP supports countries in Africa to translate economic growth into long-lasting, inclusive human development. The organisation works with governments, businesses, communities and regional organisations, helping countries to develop capacity, share knowledge and mobilize funds for sustainable development.

In 2014, UNDP started implementing its new strategic plan to become more driven, results-oriented, and efficient. The plan will ensure UNDP will be fit for purpose and make the best use of the resources trusted to it. Making an impact on country level and the ability to make prominent contributions to the global development dialogue are key objectives of the plan.

As an extension of the UNDP Headquarters, the UNDP Regional Service Centre for Africa (RSCA), based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, serves UNDP’s 46 Country Offices in Africa and implements UNDP’s Regional Programme on the continent.

The new Regional Programme supports Africa’s transformation by 1) enhancing inclusive and sustainable growth, 2) widening political participation and giving everyone a voice, and 3) developing responsive institutions which deliver desired services and promote inclusive processes of state-society dialogue. The work builds on UNDP’s expertise in development thinking and practice, and decades of experience working at country level in Africa.

Compelling, well-targeted communications can boost resource mobilisation efforts and delivery of the new Regional Programme. Communications can, likewise, play a crucial role in positioning UNDP as a credible and trusted development partner and thought leader in Africa, creating greater awareness about the organisation’s work and its impact on the continent, and bolstering relationships with partners.

For detailed information, please refer to Annex I- Terms of Reference (ToR)

Standard bid documents and the terms of reference on the below links

http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=21837

Deberes y responsabilidades

Communications materials (such as fact sheets, newsletters, web stories and brochures), that capture the Regional Programme’s areas of work, progress and results developed and disseminated to partners and other UNDP external outlets, including through social media.

UNDP experts pitched for interviews and commentaries in key regional print and multimedia outlets.

Updated and relevant content on key regional initiatives on UNDP Africa intranet.

Increased visibility on actions and activities executed with regional partners (in terms of joint media advisories, press releases, web stories, social media).

For detailed information, please refer to Annex I- Terms of Reference (ToR)

Standard bid documents and the terms of reference on the below links

http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=21837

Competencias

Corporate Competencies:

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;
Treats all people fairly without favouritism;
Fulfils all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.

Functional Competenices:

Professionalism:

Capable of working in a high pressure environment with sharp and frequent deadlines, managing many tasks simultaneously;
Excellent analytical and organizational skills;
Exercise the highest level of responsibility and be able to handle confidential and politically sensitive issues in a responsible and mature manner.

Communication:

Excellent writing and verbal communication skills;
Capacity to communicate fluently with different stakeholders
Communicate effectively in writing to a varied and broad audience in a simple and concise manner.

Teamwork:

Work well in a team to advance the priorities of the Regional Programme and UNDP as a whole;
Projects a positive image and is ready to take on a wide range of tasks;
Focuses on results for the client;
Welcomes constructive feedback.

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

Education:

Master's degree or equivalent in communications, PR, marketing, media relations, or journalism.

Experience:

A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in one or more of the following areas: public relations, marketing, communications, journalism or advocacy, including 3 years at the international level, preferably in Africa;
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in media relations and/or advocacy campaigns, using traditional and social media;
Previous experience in the development field, preferably at the regional level (Africa).

Language:

Fluency in English.

Computer skills:

Full command of Microsoft applications (word, excel, PowerPoint) and common internet applications required.

For detailed information, please refer to Annex I- Terms of Reference (ToR)

Standard bid documents and the terms of reference on the below links

http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=21837