UNDP Jobs - 78496- Communications Consultant

Communications Consultant

Location :

Port Moresby, PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

15-May-2020

Application Deadline :

07-May-18 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

Maximum of 134 working days over the period of 9 months, effective from mid-May 2018

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

Maximum of 134 working days over the period of 9 months, effective from mid-May 2018

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

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

UNDP PNG Country Office (13 working days)

Support the development and delivery of the Country’s Office’s communications strategy for external communications and outreach. This could include, but is not limited to providing:

Strategic advice including on the delivery of UNDP Country Office’s Communication Strategy;
Support for the development of new communication products, including an e-newsletter, corporate brochures and an update of the UNDP Country Office website;
.Internal media and communications related training;

Project funded by UNDP/Global Environment Facility (up to 121 days)

The Communications Consultant will work with the GEF project team to provide strategic communications support including:

Organising the editing, design, delivery of at least nine project publications
Delivering the final publication via USB in time for the World Environment Day;
Organizing a major partnership for the World Environment Day and other related environment related events to support in raising awareness of GEF’s Protected Areas campaign;
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 support or activities which maybe required by the GEF project including but not limited to content collection, media relations, event management.

Competencies

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 and experience

Education:

Bachelor Degree in journalism or communications.

Experience:

15 years of work experience in the field of media relations, journalism and corporate communication;
Experience working in Papua New Guinea and UNDP in the field of development and environment an advantage ;
Proven experience in writing, editing and designing publications, press releases, talking points and messaging documents.

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IMPORTANT NOTE

The following documents may be requested;

Duly accomplished Letter of Confirmation of Interest and Availability using the template provided by UNDP (a separate file from technical proposal which includes P11 and Brief description) and is password protected. Password for financial proposal must not be provided to UNDP until requested by UNDP. The Technical Proposal shall not include any price or financial information. A Technical Proposal containing material financial information or failure to follow this instruction will be declared non-responsive.
Signed P11, indicating all past experience from similar projects, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate and at least three (3) professional references; ?
Brief description of why the individual considers him/herself as the most suitable for the assignment, and a methodology, if applicable, on how they will approach and complete the assignment. A methodology is recommended for intellectual services, but may be omitted for support services (Limit of 500 characters)
Financial Proposal that indicates the all-inclusive fixed total contract price, supported by a breakdown of costs, as per template provided. If an Offeror is employed by an organization/company/institution, and he/she expects his/her employer to charge a management fee in the process of releasing him/her to UNDP under Reimbursable Loan Agreement (RLA), the Offeror must indicate at this point, and ensure that all such costs are duly incorporated in the financial proposal submitted to UNDP. The financial proposal must be submitted separately from other documents and password protected. Password for financial proposal must not be provided to UNDP until requested by UNDP
Submit past work samples to justify experience in writing, editing and designing publications, press releases, talking points and messaging documents.

NOTE: Failure to comply with submission instruction on the TOR will lead to disqualification or proposals will not be considered any further