UNDP Jobs - 104813- UNDP AFG - UNDP Communication Specialist (NPSA10 -

UNDP AFG - UNDP Communication Specialist (NPSA10 - Re-advertisement)

Location :

Kabul, AFGHANISTAN

Type of Contract :

NPSA (Regular)

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

04-May-22 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

NPSA-10

Duration of Initial Contract :

One year, renewable

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

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

Candidates that have previously applied, do not need to re-apply.

Office/Unit/Project Description

UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet. UNDP has been working in Afghanistan for more than 50 years on climate change and resilience, gender, governance, health, livelihoods, and rule of law. Under the broader framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and in close coordination with other UN agencies, UNDP is supporting Afghan people’s aspiration for peace, prosperity, and sustainability. UNDP is currently implementing its flagship crisis response programme, ABADEI (Area Based Approach to Development Emergency Initiatives), as part of the ongoing UN-led response to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe and the breakdown of Afghanistan’s economy following the August 2021 shift in power.

The Special Trust Fund for Afghanistan has a two-tier decision-making and coordination structure, through the High-level Advisory Board and Steering Committee. The Fund is administered by the UNDP Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office (MPTF Office), acting as the Administrative Agent. The Trust Fund Management Unit (TFMU) is the Fund Secretariat for STFA and is the entity responsible for the operational functioning of the Fund and provides technical and management support to the Steering Committee. Under the direct supervision of the Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist, housed in the TFMU, the Communications Specialist will provide technical assistance and support in communicating STFA’s results, activities, breakthroughs, as well as advice on strategic communications for the Fund; contribute material for active and strong social media presence through multiple social platforms managed by the Fund; produce information/communication products (infographics, reports, stories, videos/photos etc.) to increase the awareness of the Fund’s activities among stakeholders, donors, and the public; and keep abreast of latest updates related to the Fund and support knowledge sharing and management among STFA stakeholders.

Under the direct supervision of the M&E Specialist and in close collaboration with the Project Management Specialist, HRDDP team, PUNO Communications teams will lead communications functions for the TFMU. The Communications Specialist will work closely with staff from the TFMU, STFA stakeholders and will provide overall support to the Trust Fund Manager on communications.

Duties and Responsibilities

ONLY CURRENT AFGHANISTAN NATIONALS AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYMENT AND WILLING TO TRAVEL IN KABUL AND THROUGHOUT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN AFGHANISTAN, ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION. ALL OTHER APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Scope of Work

The TFMU Communications Specialist will be responsible for:

1) Reporting and visibility

Lead development and subsequent implementation of a Communication and Visibility Plan for the Fund.
Design and maintain an effective social media presence for the Fund to communicate results.
Lead constant communication of STFA results and progress to its audiences and using the most effective tools and channels including social media to build public ownership of STFA projects and programmes.
Lead provision of technical support to the TFMU in the development and implementation of standardized templates with donor taglines for reporting on events, workshops, training sessions, as applicable.
Develop success stories and provide relevant inputs for the development of newsletters and website articles for the Fund.
Undertake field visits to produce high-quality digital media content (videos and photos) with strong and impactful narratives.
Produce high-quality photography, videography, and other digital media products for the Fund when needed.
Provide support during crisis communications and assist the MPTF communications with responses to STFA related media enquiries.
Regularly monitor all communication platforms to ensure that the latest and up-to-date information is reflected.
Perform other related duties as required.

2) Information and knowledge sharing

Develop and maintain an effective stakeholder engagement approach, including an up-to- date list of STFA stakeholders, and maintain effective relations with all stakeholders to encourage their support to STFA programming activities.
Liaise with STFA joint programme teams and respective Participating UN Organizations (PUNOs) communications teams to ensure a cooperative approach towards communications and that STFA activities are reflected in the online and mass media.
Working closely with Data Management Specialist, promote knowledge management and knowledge sharing through maintaining the TFMU communications site with easy access to all STFA publications and knowledge resources.
Perform other related duties as required.

3) Coordination of communications functions

Provide support to meetings including STFA Technical Coordination Working Group (TCWG) meetings, Steering Committee meetings, and TFMU meetings with donor representatives documenting discussions and disseminating finalized minutes with respective stakeholders.
Liaise with Human Rights Due Diligence Policy (HRDDP) team, Integrated Risk Management team, and joint programme teams to highlight and ensure visibility of all elements supported by the Fund.
Contribute to & support event planning to promote the Fund’s messages among partners, stakeholders, and beneficiaries.
Perform other related duties as required.

Perform other duties within your functional profile as assigned and deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the office

Competencies

Core Competencies

Achieve Results:

LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact

Think Innovatively:

LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems

Learn Continuously:

LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences

Adapt with Agility:

LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands

Act with Determination:

LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results

Engage and Partner:

LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration

Enable Diversity and Inclusion:

LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

Communications: Advocacy strategy and implementation

Ability to create and implement advocacy strategies which lead to impactful change

Communications: Brand & quality management

Ability to position a UNDP brand and uphold it to a high level of quality

Communications: Campaign management

Ability to produce and implement communications and advocacy campaigns which lead to impactful change

Communications: Crisis and reputational risk

Ability to prepare for and respond to potential issues that may negatively impact UNDP's reputation

Communications: Media Relations

Ability to develop media relations across all aspects of media work including relationships with media and preparing media materials such as messages

Communications: Writing and editing

Ability to create and/or edit written content in different UN languages.

Business Management: Risk Management

Ability to identify and organize action around mitigating and proactively managing risks

Required Skills and Experience

Application Requirement

All Applicants MUST complete and attach the UNDP Personal History-P-11 Form (found here) to their applications in the vacancy site.
Submission of personal resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) will not be acceptable and candidates who fail to attach the above required P-11 form will not be considered.

Min. Academic Education:

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, organizational behavior, business administration, social science, or any other relevant field.

Min. years of relevant Work experience:

With Master’s five (5) years or Bachelor’s seven (7) years of experience in communications and online reporting or related area.

Required skills & competencies:

Strong communication skills both written and verbal, excellent report writing and organizational skills.
Required experience and competencies:
Experience in managing communications functions in an international organization is desirable.
Experience in strategic communications and developing communication strategies is desirable.

Desirable Competencies:

Promotes ethics and integrity and creates organizational precedents.
Builds support and political acumen.
Builds staff competence and creates an environment of creativity and innovation.
Builds and promotes effective teams.
Creates and promotes an environment for open communications.
Leverages conflict in the interest of UNDP and sets standards.
Shares knowledge across the organization and builds a culture of knowledge sharing and learning.

Desired skills:

Experience in managing communications functions in an international organization is desirable.
Familiarity with Adobe creative cloud or other software tools in designing and creating data visualization, infographics, presentations, and reports is desirable.
Experience in strategic communications and developing communication strategies is desirable.
Previous experience working with the UN and international development partners is desirable.
Previous experience of working with government counterparts is desirable.
Working experience with diverse and multi-cultural teams is desirable
.Demonstrated expertise in managing communications sites using
Microsoft SharePoint Online or other online platforms is desirable.

Required Language(s)

Excellent written and oral English, required.
Knowledge of the local language Dari and/or Pashto is required.

Travel

UNDP will cover the cost of travel associated with performing the functions as per applicable Policy.