Background
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The UNDP CO in Guinea-Bissau is the lead partner providing support to the Government in the areas of justice, public administration, development planning and environment sectors, as well as in support to parliament. Key programme focus based on the current cycle are: a) Governance: constitutional review, rule of law and local governance structures and empowering women, youth and civil society. b) Promoting inclusive economic growth: poverty reduction, decent work, food security, and the structural transformation of the economy through economic diversification, agricultural technology and value chain development and market support systems. c) Climate change adaptation, disaster risk management and mitigation, preservation, and development of biodiversity.
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Duties and Responsibilities
a. Support the development of engaging communication content
- Work with the Communications Officer to develop engaging and informative blogs, feature articles, impact/human interest stories and social media posts on UNDP programmes in Guinea Bissau.
- Support the research, writing, translation, design and production of communication assets, such press releases, reports and publications, and dissemination to UNDP country and regional offices, partners, stakeholders and the mainstream media.
- Work with the Communication Officer to boost the social media and online presence of UNDP Guinea Bissau CO programmes through engaging written and audio-visual content.
- Maintain regular coverage of programme-related activities on the of the UNDP GB CO website and other online platforms including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, etc.
- Provide technical support to UNDP Guinea Bissau country teams in the development and appropriate use of communication and advocacy tools (i.e. newsletter, websites, posters, brochures, pamphlets) to increase visibility of the UNDP Guinea Bissau Country office Programme.
- Support UNDP Guinea Bissau country office maintain visibility.
- Support the development and implementation of programme-based communication and information strategies Identify subjects/stories of interest pertaining to the programmes’ efforts at the country/regional/community level to develop communications products, such as feature stories, press releases, videos and social media posts Work with the Communications Officer to conceptualize, draft and develop innovative visual assets such as infographics, animations and video clips with colleagues, vendors and partners
- Support programme-related knowledge building, management and sharing activities for both external and internal audiences
- Assist in organizing events, webinars, launches of publications, seminars, conferences and global campaigns.
- Contribute to the creation of content for specific stakeholders, including presentation decks, photos videos, programme briefs, webinar/event cards, literature
Institutional Arrangement:
Working under the UNDP Guinea Bissau Governance programme that currently comprises the Japan funded TAG (Transparency and Accountability in Governance) project, the Communications Assistant will be reporting directly to the Communications Officer. The incumbent is expected to provide support with internal and external communications, knowledge management and event organizing.
Competencies
Core:
- Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
- Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
- Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
- Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
- Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
- Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
- Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies
Communications – Social media management
- Ability to represent and promote the UNDP brand in virtual communities and networks
General (across the functions) – Event planning and execution
- Ability to plan, manage and execute of public and private events to ensure that they support and amplify individual communications and advocacy initiatives, as well as UNDP’s overall brand and mandate.
Communications – Graphic Design
- Ability to communicate virtually and create appealing UNDP graphic products
Communications – Media Relations
- Ability to develop media relations across all aspects of media work including relationship with media and preparing media materials such as messages.
Communications – Photo Production
- Ability to create, edit, organize and coordinate photographic material
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Completion of Secondary Education. University Degree in Journalism, Communications, Political Sciences or related field would be desirable, but it is not a requirement.
Experience:
- 6 years of experience in a similar line of work with secondary education; and/or 3 years of experience in a similar line of work with a bachelor’s degree.
- Experience in developing informative blogs, feature articles, impact/human interest stories and social media posts.
- Experience in research, writing, design and production of communication assets, such press releases, reports and publications.
- Experience in organizing events, webinars, launches of publications, seminars, conferences and global campaigns.
- Ability to creatively communicate concepts in an engaging and simple way.
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in English and Portuguese is required (written and verbal). Excellent command of French would be an asset.
Disclaimer
Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.
UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.
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Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
Non-discrimination
UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
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