UNDP Jobs - 73995- Communication Expert

Communication Expert

Location :

Home Based

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

01-Sep-2017

Application Deadline :

22-Aug-17 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

120 days

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

120 days

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

Global Pulse (http://www.unglobalpulse.org/about-new) is an innovation initiative of the United Nations Secretary-General on Big Data. Its vision is a future in which big data is harnessed safely and responsibly as a public good. Its mission is to accelerate discovery, development and scaled adoption of big data innovation for sustainable development and humanitarian action. Global Pulse is building a catalytic network of in-country innovation centres, which will test new tools, data and analysis, share what lessons with the global community, mainstream successful approaches for real-time impact monitoring into policymaking. The first Lab has been established in New York (Pulse Lab New York) followed by Jakarta, Indonesia and Kampala, Uganda.

Duties and Responsibilities

Design communications campaign for the project including internal and external communication products.
Design strategy and gather testimonials to communicate project outputs.
Produce web-based innovative communication products for project: web article, project brief, project microsite, and news article.
Produce communication products for project in handout format: fact sheet, sub-project fact sheet, story line and advocacy report.

Produce communication materials for project presentations: narrative text, infographics, selection of photos and sound clips.

Competencies

Competencies:

Independent and driven, and able to manage and lead without close supervision;
Knowledge of standard software packages, including MS Office– MS Access–MS Visio –Adobe Acrobat;
Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working in a start-up environment;
Ability to work directly with internal and external clients to define requirements for analysis and reporting;
Excellent communication skills.

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualifications:

BSc in Journalism, Mass Communications, Arts or related field.

Years of experience:

Minimum of 5 years/or Masters degree in lieu of experience and an established track record in communications/editorial work;

Language requirements:

Fluency in oral and written English