Emplois au PNUD - 41519- Communications and Advocacy Specialist [Support to

Communications and Advocacy Specialist [Support to Sustainable and Inclusive Planning (SSIP)] (Only Bangladeshi Nationals are eligible to apply)

Lieu :

Dhaka, BANGLADESH

Type de contrat :

Service Contract

Date de commencement :

01-Jan-2014

Date limite de candidature :

17-Nov-13 (Minuit New York, États-Unis)

Niveau du poste :

SB-4

Durée du contrat initial

One Year (Extendable)

Langues requises :

Anglais

Durée prévue de la mission :

Le PNUD s’engage à recruter un personnel divers en termes de genre, de nationalité et de culture. Nous encourageons de même les personnes issues des minorités ethniques, des communautés autochtones ou handicapées à postuler. Toutes les candidatures seront traitées dans la plus stricte confidentialité. Le PNUD ne tolère pas l’exploitation et / ou les atteintes sexuelles, ni aucune forme de harcèlement, y compris le harcèlement sexuel, et / ou toutes formes de discrimination. Tous/tes les candidats/tes selectectionnes /ées devront ainsi se soumettre à de rigoureuses vérifications relatives aux références fournies ainsi qu’à leurs antécédents.

Historique

UNDP Bangladesh is supporting the government’s MDG-related efforts through its project titled ‘Support to Sustainable and Inclusive Planning (SSIP) Project’ implemented by the General Economics Division (GED), Planning Commission. The objective of this project is to strengthen policy and technical capacity, particularly in the General Economics Division (within the MoP), but also within other relevant central government agencies - the Ministry of Finance, Bangladesh Bank and the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. This is first, to design and implement pro-poor economic policies; secondly, to strengthen capacity for sustainable and inclusive planning; and thirdly, to monitor the MDGs and develop the post 2015 framework The intervention builds on and enhances the Poverty Reduction and MDG Monitoring and the Poverty, Environment and Climate Mainstreaming (PECM) projects. It has three main components: (1) Economic policy support; (2) Inclusive and environmentally sustainable planning and (3) MDG M&E and post 2015 agenda framework. Through these efforts, the project seeks to secure more pro-poor, inclusive and environmentally sustainable development.

The Communication and Advocacy Specialist will be responsible for the development and implementation of communications initiatives and activities to promote policies that strengthen pro-poor orientation, as well as expand involvement of different actors in the policy making processes. The Communication and Advocacy specialist will work closely with the officials of GED, UNDP and CSOs to design and execute activities mapped out in the advocacy and communications strategy, and will ensure that knowledge is properly transferred to Government Officials throughout the project. He/ she will be assigned to component 2, but will work across project activities. A particular area of work will be supporting cross GoB relations and linkages activities.

Devoirs et responsabilités

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager the incumbent shall carry out the duties given below to achieve the mission:

• Participates in effective implementation of the Project publications strategy and plan, reporting on its progress and budget utilization
• Management of project promotional materials, development/production of communication and advocacy materials, such as drafting articles, content management, norms for publishing and design
• Maintain photo library of project related activities
• Update content of the project web sites ensuring consistency of the materials.
• Launches and campaigns
• Liaise with media to publish and broadcast project related materials
• Draft and provide input to UNDP Bulletin, global newsroom and communication network
• Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to project goals and activities.
• Contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice including corporate communications repositories.
• Ensure advocacy and communications needs of GED, UNDP and CSOs are met;
• Design and implement advocacy strategies aligned to the Millennium Development Goals;
• Develop communications products including policy papers, reports, brochures, bulletins and other;
• Partner with the GED and UNDP teams to support their advocacy function to develop and implement advocacy strategies;
• Design development and implementation programme communications and media work plans and budget;
• Edit materials prepared by GED for press and serve as in-house sub-editor and proof-reader.
• Lead the organization of external relations activities and policy advocacy events, including debates and consultations; ensure quality content and logistics to media events organized by the project.
• Drive forward the process of capacity-building of relevant stakeholders, particularly civil society institutions regarding policy debates and media communications;
• Ensure that the work of the consultants is effectively monitored and complies with agreed standards;
• Perform research and draft reports as required, including writing of speeches, opinion pieces, scripts and briefing memos;
• Facilitate sound cross-GoB relations, project-UNDESA relations and UNCT links

Impact of Results:
Results and policies that strengthen pro-poor orientation, sustainable planning and efficient MDG monitoring are communicated and advocated across government platforms and stakeholders.

Compétences

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards (human rights, peace, understanding between peoples and nations, tolerance, integrity, respect, results orientation (UNDP core ethics) impartiality
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Functional Competencies:
Development and Operational Effectiveness

Strong analytical skills
Strong customer-service skills with demonstrated ability to effectively interact with technical and non-technical end users in a pleasant, cooperative, and helpful manner.
Demonstrated ability to solve problems and work independently.
Ability to read, analyze, interpret and apply general technical instructions and procedures

Leadership and Self-Management:

Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
Remains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure

Knowledge Management and Learning

Shares knowledge and experience
Seeks and applies knowledge, information, and best practices from within and outside UNDP
Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills

Qualifications et expériences requises

Education :

Master's degree in media relations, development, journalism or publishing

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years’ experience at the national or international level in public relations, communications or advocacy.
Proven track-record of communications and media management skills,
Excellent ability to deliver strategic insight and analysis on communications and media strategies relevant to security sector institutions;
Experience with print and/or electronic and broadcast media, as well as developing communication initiatives;
Excellent team work, communication, writing and organizational skills
Government or International NGO experience will be an added advantage.

Language Requirements:

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in English and Bangla