Job: COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE - (OPEN TO SAOUDIAN NATIONALS ONLY)

Location :

Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA

Application Deadline :

17-Oct-13

Additional Category

Management

Type of Contract :

FTA Local

Post Level :

GS-6

Languages Required :

Arabic   English  

Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)

01-Dec-2013

Duration of Initial Contract :

One year with possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance

Background

Under the guidance and direct supervision of DRR, the Communications Associate supports the formulation and implementation of the communications and advocacy strategies to increase the standing and awareness of UNDP with partners, the media and the public. The Communications Associate promotes a client-oriented approach in UNDP.

The Communications Associate works in close collaboration with the Management Support and Business Development, Programme and Operations teams in the CO, staff of other UN Agencies, UNDP HQs staff (Communications Office) and the Regional Communications Advisor, Government officials, media, multilateral and bilateral donors and civil society. The Communications Associate may supervise support staff of the Communications Unit.

Duties and Responsibilities

Supports the formulation and implementation of CO communications and advocacy strategies, supports business development focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Provision of inputs and information for elaboration of CO communication strategy based on the corporate communications strategy;
• Support to increased awareness of UNDP’s mandate and goals through dissemination of information, organization of public events;
• In coordination with supervisor, development and preparation of materials for marketing and awareness-raising including briefing materials and press releases;
• Organization of publicity, advocacy, knowledge-sharing events and promotional opportunities;
• Provision of logistics support to the events;
• Review of reference materials, identification of reference materials for retention;
• Maintenance of information database and photo library;
• Research and retrieval of data from internal and external sources; Organization and implementation of joint UN information campaigns (UN Day, World AIDS Day, etc.).

Ensures implementation of the CO publications policy focusing on the achievement of the following results:

• Suggestions, inputs, content development, coordination of production and dissemination of press releases, publications, articles and sharing of CO knowledge and successes.

Ensures maintenance of web sites, data bases and knowledge management systems focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Updated and high quality CO web sites in line with corporate branding requirements;
• Preparation of the content for the web sites ensuring consistency of the materials;
• Maintenance of other web sites and databases as assigned.

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

• Support to CO staff in identification, documenting and drafting of best practices and lessons learned;
• Organization of training for the CO staff on effective communications and advocacy.

Competencies

• Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity;
• Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment;
• Self-development, initiative-taking;
• Acting as a team player and facilitating team work;
• Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively;
• Creating synergies through self-control; Managing conflict;
• Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others;
• Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member;
• Informed and transparent decision making.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Secondary education; university degree desirable, but it is not a requirement.

Experience:

• 6 years of relevant experience at the national level in providing communication packages to promote the activities of international development organization;
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.);
• Experience in handling of web-based management systems.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in Arabic and English.

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.

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