Communications Analyst

Position Purpose

In this context, under the guidance and direct supervision of the Communications Analyst (NOB), the Communications Analyst will participate in the implementation of the corporate communications strategy, as well as in the design, management and implementation of the Country Office communications and publication strategies which are geared to influence the development agenda, promote public and media outreach.

The Communications Analyst works in close collaboration with the Communications Analyst (NOB) to ensure successful UNDP Communication Strategy implementation and to maintain a working relationship with the Programme and Operations teams, UN Agencies, UNDP HQs (Communication Office) and Regional Communications Adviser for further strengthening UNDP Nepal outreach and advocacy efforts. 

UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. This is a recognition of interconnected nature of development risks & crises that the world is facing and that call for assembling of multidisciplinary teams for an integrated & systemic response. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across issues, units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.

Duties and Responsibilities

In this section list up to five primary functions/accountabilities of the position (Typically one sentence each) and examples of duties that must be performed to successfully accomplish key responsibilities. 

Provides support to the planning and design of internal and external strategies for communications and outreach focusing on the achievement of following results:

• Conduct communications needs assessments for UNDP (projects, country programme and corporate change initiatives, etc.) on an annual basis, Production and editing of project factsheets, brochures, press releases, speeches, and posters highlighting the work of UNDP in Nepal. Production of one UNDP Nepal overview video every year.
• Arrange media coverage for high profile UNDP events, i.e., high level donor visits, project launches, UN International Days.
• Support in organizing 2 media interface breakfast with key editors and journalists in Nepal with RR, DRR and key SMT members.
• Identify relevant opportunities for UNDP media outreach and pitch story ideas and experts to media when relevant.

Ensures the implementation of the CO publications strategy and plan focusing on the achievement of the following results:

• Facilitate to edit and produce effective and timely publications including annual reports, Brochures, Factsheets).
• Generate content through effective management of CO publication activities, such as drafting articles/stories/news, website contents, and submit to HoU for approval.
• Photograph, film, and edit audiovisual content for website and social channels (FB, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, etc).
• Strictly follow the norms for publishing, design, liaise with the press and other suppliers to ensure timely production and publications dissemination.

Supports the business development focusing on achievement of the following results:

Launches and campaigns:

• Promotion and dissemination of corporate advocacy materials for launching flagship initiatives and publications such as the Human Development Report.
• Promotion and maintenance of public information campaigns on UNDP activities, Sustainable Development Goals, and celebrating/commemorating International UN Days under the supervision of the Head of Communications.

Outreach and advocacy:

• Undertake field visits to cover success stories for UNDP publications and platforms such as the website and the annual report.
• Ensure effective dissemination of advocacy materials to donors, Government partners, civil society, and the media.
• Organize media visits, press conferences, and maintain a good relationship with the media.

Public information

• Timely and effective responses to inquiries for public information materials.

Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Identification and synthesis of best practices, success stories and lessons learned directly linked to programme country goals and activities.
• Contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice; including corporate communications repositories.
• Support in the management of the overall corporate Communications and Visibility Strategy for UNDP Nepal and ensure that relevant knowledge materials are designed and disseminated.
• Professional growth through active learning.
• Ensure mainstreaming of gender and social inclusion in all the communication products, activities and initiatives.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in communications, journalism, information technology, multimedia, or other relevant fields.  Advanced training in communications, journalism, photo/video editing using multimedia software and desktop publishing is desirable.
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• Applicants with a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in the field of communication / media at the national level and development communications.
• Knowledge/experience in web content management, use of multimedia/graphics/layout/design software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, InDesign, Photoshop, and handling of still/video cameras will be treated as essential technical qualifications.
• Demonstrated experience in drafting/ writing content for press releases, policy briefs, website/ social media in a clear and concise manner is essential.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi­cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Familiarity with multi-media software for preparing videos and sound recording desirable.
• Proven experience of graphic production from start to published/printed product with knowledge of printing processes (offset and digital) and colour management; ·
• Good knowledge about branding;
• Must have strong computer skills (MS Word, Publishing, Power Point, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat)
• Good interpersonal skill and high team work spirit.
• Knowledge and experience with websites and content management systems;
• Knowledge in media and reporting protocols is an advantage;
• Experience in working with UN agencies and international organizations is an advantage; ·
• Knowledge of UN and development issues would be an advantage.

Language:

• Proficiency in English and Nepali is required.

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