Background

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has had a long and proud history in Papua New Guinea (PNG), working in all areas of development over the last 30 years, since the first UNDP office opened in PNG in 1981. With the support of the Government, and partners and donors, UNDP has forged strong bonds and built successful working relationships in all PNG provinces.

Despite vast natural and mineral wealth, PNG faces many development challenges that impact on the daily lives of the population. In 2013, PNG was ranked 187 on the Human Development Index. It is estimated that 40 per cent of the population lives on less than one dollar per day, with a gross national income per capita of $2,227, that 75 per cent of households depend on subsistence agriculture. Life expectancy is 61.6 years and 25 per cent of children never go to school (21% male, 29% female).

UNDP works to improve the state’s ability to deliver public services to its people, and in doing so, plays a vital role in helping to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by raising the standard of living and protect human rights for all Papua New Guineans. UNDP gives practical support to the government's efforts to become more efficient, effective, equitable and accountable. It attempts to foster greater participation in democratic and civil society and helps the government encourage private sector growth that makes use of the country's natural resources in a sustainable manner.

UNDP has continually expanded its work in PNG and today focuses on two areas: (1) Democratic Governance for Equitable Development, and (2) Environment, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management.

Communicating UNDP’s mandate, support activities and results are crucial to enhance the awareness of the Government and the general public of Papua New Guinea, development partners and donors, as well as the global network of UNDP. This will enhance UNDP’s reputation, public perception, credibility and trust, and will provide the basis for resource mobilization.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

 

  1. Support the development and delivery of the Country’s Office’s communications strategy for internal and external communications and outreach. This could include, but is not limited to providing:
  • Strategic advice on Communications for UNDP
  • Support for the development of new communication products, including an e-newsletter, corporate brochures and an update of the UNDP Country Office website
    articles and other communications vehicles, including social media
  • Support for social media campaigns
  • Internal media and communications related training

       2. The Communications Specialist will work with the Global Environment Fund team to provide strategic communications support including:

  •  Guidance and supervision for GEF's Communications staff
  • Organizing the design, editing and publishing of at least nine project publications
  • Developing and delivering a national awareness campaign to promote Protected Areas featuring at least three TV Commercials, radio and print advertising and a key messaging brief 
  •  Any other communications activities which maybe required by the project               

       3.  Perform any other tasks as asked by senior management/supervisor ?

 

Competencies

  • Outstanding communication, networking and negotiation skills;
     
  • Excellent computer skills and experience in preparing and maintaining communication materials; ?
     
  • Demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision, be dynamic, proactive and creative; ?
     
  • Understanding of key human development issues; ?
     
  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age ?sensitivity and adaptability; ?
     
  • Builds strong relationships with internal and external ?actors; ?
  • Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage ?complexities; 

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

  • Bachelor Degree in journalism, communications or other field.

Experience:

  • 10 years of work experience in the field of media relations, journalism or/and communication;
  • Experience working at UNDP and/or in the field of development
  • Proven experience as an editor 

IMPORTANT NOTE:

*** Submission Instructions ***

This process is managed through the UNDP online eTendering system. Proposals may be submitted on or before the deadline indicated by UNDP in the e-tendering system. Proposals must be submitted in the online e-tendering system in the following link: https://etendering.partneragencies.org  using your username and password. If you have not registered in the system before, you can register now by logging in using:

Username: event.guest

Password: why2change

and follow the registration steps as specified in the e-tendering instruction manual.

Please be guided by the instructions provided in the this document above while preparing your submission.

Incomplete proposals and failure to comply with submission instruction on the TOR will lead to disqualification or proposals will not be considered any further

Completed proposals should be submitted using E-tendering, no later than 2nd April 2018.

For any clarification regarding this assignment please write to Tirnesh Prasad on procurement.pg@undp.org   

UNDP looks forward to receiving your Proposal and thank you in advance for your interest in UNDP procurement opportunities.