Communications Analyst

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As the lead United Nations agency on international development, UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality. We help countries develop policies, leadership skills, partnerships and institutional capabilities to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Our work is centred around six core development areas, known as our signature solutions: poverty and inequality, governance, resilience, environment, energy and gender equality.

Job Description

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Communications and Partnerships and in close collaboration with the National Program Manager and Head - Sustainable and Inclusive Growth Unit the incumbent will support the development and implementation of the communications and advocacy strategies and workplan to increase the reach, advocacy and engagement with key partners, beneficiaries, media, and the public to leverage support, commitment, and resources for UNDP in India.

Job Responsibilities

The communication Analyst will be responsible for leading all communication, branding and enhanced visibility of the Sustainable and Inclusive Growth Unit projects with specific focus on “Boosting Female Labour Force Participation through Strengthened Urban Childcare”.

Develop and implement communications and outreach strategy – internal and external – for the projects:

• Draft and finalize communications and outreach strategies for Boosting FLFPR through strengthened Urban Care Ecosystem aligned to the organizational priorities and initiatives across India;
• Integrate advocacy and communication strategies into all aspects of programme planning and reporting;
• Provide strategic direction for SIG projects communications by designing and implementing communication work plan and guidelines, social media strategy and media engagement plans;
• Ensure alignment of communication activities with priorities of UNDP global and country office, and in sync with the corporate calendar of events.

Build strong digital presence for the programme/s:

• Develop social media campaigns to further promote the programme and ensure development and dissemination of regular updates on UNDP India’s digital and social media platforms;
• Create webpages and project updates for the UNDP India website on a regular basis;
• Explore digital tools and platforms to increase visibility for the project, donors, partners and UNDP India.

Facilitate knowledge building and management:

• Draft and finalize newsletters and other multi-touch communications products to generate awareness of programme objectives and to share updates with beneficiaries and other local stakeholders;
• Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme goals and activities;
• Prepare and produce newsletters for dissemination to key stakeholders, partners, the private sector and civil society;
• Ensure quality assurance for high-quality knowledge products and develop dissemination plans;
• Contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice including corporate communications repositories.

Supports the business development and knowledge sharing for the CO/portfolio:

• Facilitate knowledge building and management focusing on project’s best practices, lessons learned, and stories from the ground;
• Support business development focusing on promoting public information campaigns, strengthening coverage and understanding of the project progress and achievements;
• Ensure increased media coverage, public engagement and better understanding of the UNDP’s work in the country, in collaboration with Government, development partners and donors;
• Support donor reporting, civic education and community awareness, as and when needed, to support the project implementation;
• Organization of round-table discussions, press conferences, briefing sessions, interviews, launches;
• Any other tasks assigned by Head of Communications and Partnerships Unit and Team Leader, Sustainable and Inclusive Growth Unit.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Journalism or Communication or Social Science or any related field is required OR;
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in a relevant field combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• Applicants with 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 at the national or international level in development communication, journalism, public relations.

Required skills and competencies:

• Demonstrated experience in communications, strategic outreach and media visibility;
• Demonstrated knowledge of public information and advocacy techniques;
• Proven experience in English editing and writing.

Desired additional skills and competencies:

• Additional years of relevant experience is highly desirable;
• Previous experience in leading/supporting communications/public relations in the development sector or with international organizations;
• Knowledge/experience of gender equality, inclusivity related communications work would be an advantage;
• Previous experience in journalism/ media;
• Excellent knowledge of managing social media outreach and content development;
• Demonstrable ability to work well in a team as well as take independent initiative;
• Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
• Capable of working with deadlines and taking on a range of tasks;
• Self-motivated and proactively able to identify and strategically recommend options for resolutions of issues.

Required Language(s) (at working level):

• Excellent written and oral communications skills in English and Hindi are essential.

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