Job Identification : 12618

Locations : Home Based

Posting Date : 07/25/2023, 12:11 PM

Apply Before : 08/09/2023, 03:59 AM

Job Schedule : Part time

Agency : UNDP

Grade : IPSA-10

Vacancy Type : International Personnel Service Agreement

Practice Area : Innovation

Bureau : HQ

Contract Duration : 1 Year

Education & Work Experience : Master’s Degree – 5 year(s) experience

Required Languages : Fluency in English language required

Desired Languages : Fluency in additional UN language is an advantage

Vacancy Timeline

2 Weeks

Job Description

Background

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.

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.

The United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC), hosted by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is responsible for supporting intergovernmental political process in South-South and triangular cooperation and mainstreaming South-South and triangular cooperation across the UN system and assisting developing countries in strengthening their capacities to manage, design and implement South-South and triangular cooperation policies and initiatives through the identification, sharing, and transfer of successful Southern generated-development solutions.

Among its various functions, UNOSSC acts as Fund Manager and provides support to implementation across four South-South cooperation trust funds, namely:

•  The India-UN Development Partnership Fund (India-UN Fund) is a dedicated facility established in 2017 as a $150 million financing mechanism to support Southern-owned and led, demand-driven, and transformational sustainable development projects across the developing world, with a focus on least developed countries and small island developing states.
•  The India, Brazil and South Africa Facility for Poverty and Hunger Alleviation (IBSA Fund), which became operational in 2006, to support developing countries on a demand-driven basis address their development challenges. The IBSA Fund implements, through partnerships, replicable and scalable projects that can be disseminated to interested developing countries as examples of best practices in the fight against poverty and hunger.
•  The United Nations Fund for South-South Cooperation (UNFSSC), which was established in 1996, to promote, support and implement South-South cooperation. It constitutes a core element of the United Nations system support to Member States in their strategy to engage partners and mobilize resource for the joint implementation of innovative and transformative South-South Cooperation activities. In recent years approx
•  The Perez-Guerrero Trust Fund for South-South Cooperation (PGTF), which was established in 1983 and is managed by UNOSSC on behalf of the Group of 77 and China (G77). PGTF provides catalytic financial support for cooperative projects carried out by three or more developing-country members of the G-77.

UNOSSC intends to expand and keep up to date various communication channels and products that serve to outreach on the impact of South-South cooperation through the United Nations System, showcase good practices from the Trust Funds for their repliction and upscale, and feature Sustainable Development Goals results of initiatives. These efforts will ensure that UNOSSC Trust Funds appear dynamic, up to date, and at the forefront of communication technologies and media.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Communications Officer will perform the following tasks: Contribute to the production of Trust Fund communication products: reports, special editions of publications, booklets, brochures, videos, audio-visual materials, exhibitions, news stories, human interest stories of South-South activities, case studies, thematic communication products, webinars, policy papers, photo-series, knowledge products, etc;

•  Write, review and improve and/or edit featured stories on on-going or recently completed projects for the India-UN Fund Newsletter;
•  Expand and update the trust funds websites, including support to conceive dynamic contents, draft new text, facilitate the production of info-graphics, media advisories, and human interest stories;
•  Source and curate visual assets toward ensuring project communications efforts are supported by quality visual elements (pictures, video footage, etc);
•  Develop tailored communication products in support of South-South cooperation mainstreaming and capacity-building on South-South cooperation mainstreaming at project level within the South-South Trust Funds portfolio;
•  Provide drafting support that enables the co-production of communications and training materials on the application of South-South cooperation key considerations throughout the project cycle;
•  Support online and social media outreach content production;
•  May be requested to contribute to the establishment of a database of partner communications focal points and/or local media in project countries and administration of the Trust Fund portfolio photo-sharing account;
•  Propose innovative communication ideas and products, including communications mediums, particularly relevant opportunities for outreach, and approaches.

Institutional Arrangement

The IPSA will work under the guidance and supervision of the Trust Fund and Project Management Specialist, and in active coordination with the Communications Specialist.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies

•  Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards.
•  Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP.
•  Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
•  Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

•  Communication:
  •  Communicates effectively with staff at all levels of the organization and is comfortable in handling external relations at all levels; outstanding writing and oral communication skills; sensitive and responsive to culture diversities.
•  Professionalism:
  •  Capable of meeting deadlines, managing tasks simultaneously; Able to complete tasks accurately and thoroughly, with great attention to detail; Exercises the highest level of responsibility and is able to handle confidential and politically sensitive issues in a responsible and mature manner; Ability to work with accuracy under pressure and with minimum supervision.
•  Teamwork:
  •  Works well in a team to service all of the Policy Team and UNOSSC as a whole; projects a positive image and is ready to take on a wide range of tasks to create an enabling environment for policy research and analysis; Focuses on result for the clients and responds positively to feedback.
•  Technical Skills:
  •  Able to conduct thorough qualitative and quantitative research, able to synthesize and summarize extensive research material into succinct briefings, able to draft communications and outreach materials for senior management; excellent computer, writing and oral skills
•  Knowledge Management and Learning:
  •  Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office; can draw on in-depth knowledge on development cooperation issues and global governance and strong analytical skills; Provides high-quality policy analysis on international development issues; actively develops deep understanding and experience in one or more knowledge areas, including process and/or substantive knowledge

Desired additional skills and competencies:

•  Experience and expertise regarding global development issues (especially on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and development cooperation) based on previous work experience in a multilateral institution is desired;
•  Experience is South-South cooperation is desired;

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

•  At least Master’s degree or equivalent in Journalism, Communications, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related discipline required

Experience:

•  At least 5 years of relevant work experience in providing programme, project management, and/or communications support in development cooperation is required

Required skills:

•  Experience on preparing communication products, such as reports, brochures, newsletters, or videos is required

Language:

•  Fluency in English language required (Oral and written) and excellent writing skills.
•  Fluency in additional UN language is an advantage

The following documents shall be required from the applicants:

•  Personal CV or P11, indicating all past positions held and their main underlying functions, their durations (month/year), the qualifications, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate, and at least three (3) the most recent professional references of previous supervisors. References may also include peers.
•  A cover letter (maximum length: 1 page) indicating why the candidate considers him-/herself to be suitable for the position.
•  Managers may ask (ad hoc) for any other materials relevant to pre-assessing the relevance of their experience, such as reports, presentations, publications, campaigns or other materials.

Disclaimer

Important information for US Permanent Residents (‘Green Card’ holders)

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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