Individual Contractor (IC)-Communications Specialist Programs Vacancy-Job Ref: ACUAEUNDP/2411/2020102

Individual Contractor (IC)-Communications Specialist Programs Vacancy-Job Ref: ACUAEUNDP/2411/2020102

Dubai (United Arab Emirates)

JOB DESCRIPTION
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
CONTEXT/BACKGROUND

The UN Secretary-General launched on 1 January 2019 a bold and new global reform which repositioned the UN Development System to deliver more effectively and efficiently with the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. As part of this reform, UN Resident Coordinator Offices (UN RCO), under the leadership of an empowered and independent UN Resident Coordinator – the highest-ranking official of the UN Development System and Representative of the UN Secretary-General at country level – support countries in the achievement of their development priorities and the attainment of the SDGs.

In the UAE, a major component of this work is strategic communications through SDG Advocacy and the United Nations Country Team’s engagement in Expo 2020 in Dubai where the UN RCO in the UAE is managing a convening space within the Opportunity Pavilion.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SCOPE OF WORK, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED WORK

Under the direct supervision of the Communications and Advocacy Officer for the UN RCO in the UAE, the Communications Specialist is required to perform the below functions in close coordination with the UN RCO team to support the UNCT’s strategic communications objectives:

Draft human-interest stories in English and Arabic on UNCT activities and engagements at Expo 2020, UN priorities and campaigns. This entails coordinating with the Communications and Advocacy Officer in the UN RCO UAE, for activities and campaigns; researching various information sources for relevant material and crosschecking information with UN agencies; gathering photos and quotes to be published on the UNCT website and other channels;
Prepare creative content in English and Arabic to be adapted for each social media platform and tailored to UAE;
Support in maintaining a database of media coverage, reports, interviews, published articles. Keep track and collect material after the completion of every event or initiative;
Maintain a schedule of upcoming international days and global campaigns that should be promoted and identify appropriate visuals to be included with social media posts, editing them to the correct format when necessary;
Draft captions in English and Arabic for social media posts and prepare a periodic calendar for communication aligned with the calendar of events and priorities of the UN office;
Support in translation when needed and creative copywriting for written communication material (including reports, press releases, captions, website stories);
Prepare visuals, including infographics on UN priorities and other advocacy campaigns;
Provide assistance to the team and support in the implementation of effective communication strategies;
Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Office or the Communications Officer.

EXPECTED OUTPUTS AND DELIVERABLES

COMPETENCIES
Corporate

Demonstrates integrity and fairness, by modeling the UN/UNDP’s values and ethical standards;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Functional

Time management and organizational skills, with the ability to undertake multiple tasks and deliver under pressure;
Strong analytical and synthesis skills;
Strong research and data gathering skills;
Ability to work independently and achieve quality results with limited supervision and within tight schedules;
Experience in reports production;
Ability to write in a clear and concise manner;
Good teamwork and interpersonal skills;
Flexibility and ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure;
Excellent computer skills especially Word, Excel and Power Point

Leadership

Demonstrated ability to think strategically and to provide credible leadership;
Demonstrated flexibility in leadership by performing and/or overseeing the analysis/resolution of complex issues;
Ability to conceptualize and convey strategic vision from the spectrum of development experience.
Managing Relationships

Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strategic partnerships;
Demonstrated well developed people management and organizational management skills;
Excellent negotiating and networking skills with strong partnerships in academia, technical organizations and as a recognized expert in the practice area.
Managing Complexity

Ability to address global development issues;
Demonstrated substantive leadership and ability to integrate knowledge with broader strategic, policy and operational objectives.
Knowledge Management and Learning

Ability to strongly promote and build knowledge products;
Promotes knowledge management in UNDP and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example;
Seeks and applies knowledge, information and best practices from within and outside of UNDP;
Demonstrates a strong capacity for innovation and creativity in providing strategic policy advice and direction.
Judgment/Decision-Making

Mature judgment and initiative;
Proven ability to provide strategic direction to the project implementation process;
Independent judgment and discretion in advising on handling major policy issues and challenges, uses diplomacy and tact to achieve result.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Education

Bachelor’s degree in media, communication, journalism, public relations, graphic design or any other relevant field is required.

Work experience

Minimum of two to three years of experience in communication, especially in drafting, copywriting, proofreading and editing is required.
Experience in organization of events and social media is desirable.
Substantive knowledge of and work experience in the Middle East
Experience working with the United Nations and/or any other international organization
Language Requermeints

Language proficiency in both written and oral English and Arabic is required

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