Background
As the Early Recovery co-lead, UNDP will implement a project to support local authorities and disaster-affected communities in clearing and managing debris brought about by Typhoon Haiyan, ensuring the continued entry of critical humanitarian assistance and other life-saving services to affected communities and reducing threats to lives and health risks of residents. The project will focus on the hardest hit municipalities and cities by providing “stop gap” support to the concerned local government units (LGU) and creating immediate temporary employment opportunities for women and men through their participation in cash-for-work activities over a 6-month period. Country office and field-based personnel will be engaged by UNDP to assist in the implementation.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform day-to-day internal and external communication assignments and tasks and provide copyediting and proofreading support for publications;
- Develop, maintain and update online content and provide social media support, posting to social networking sites as directed;
- Write articles such as success stories, press releases, speeches, etc.;
- Research, prepare and distribute news releases, email communications, newsletters, email blasts and other communications materials to media outlets;
- Maintain key mailing lists for targeted communications and program-related campaigns and events;
- Assist with preparing, posting and distributing agency-related and event information as well as feedback surveys;
- Assist with monitoring of media coverage of the UNDP in local, regional, statewide, national and online outlets;
- Conceptualize the design and layout of communications collaterals, including brochures, invitations and other informational pieces as needed;
- Perform other tasks that may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Competencies
- Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values;
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
- Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty.
- Strong knowledge of the latest theories and concepts in urban development and sustainable cities in the Philippines and broader region;
- Strong analytical and research skills;
- Familiarity with current actors working on urban development challenges in the Philippines;
- Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with different stakeholders;
- Excellent in oral and written communication; have skills to write independent reports, documents, maintain systems and procedures in administering programs.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, advertising or related discipline preferred.
Experience:
- 3 years of relevant experience in public relations, communications, writing/editing or related field;
- Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.);
- Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills;
- Previous work experience in the UN and other international organizations, an advantage.
Language Requirements:
- English, Filipino. Fluency in local languages in the Visayas is an advantage.