ABOUT THE COMPANY:

UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results.

JOB SUMMARY

To manage this initiative a Multi-Partner Trust Fund (MPTF) with a dedicated Fund Secretariat has been created. Under the guidance and supervision of the Head of the Fund Secretariat, the Communications Specialist manages the Fund Secretariat’s digital communications, media relationships and vendors, as well as facilitating communication and knowledge sharing.

1. Working under the supervision of the Head of Communications, Joint SDG Fund Secretariat, develop and implement internal/external communication strategies and outreach for the Fund.

• Manage the Fund Secretariat’s digital communications.
• Work with UN country teams to ensure full coverage of the Joint SDG Fund activities and the generation of new content.
• Maintain Joint SDG Fund presence in public dialogue where appropriate.
• Develop relationships with key partners to maximize visibility and traffic to Joint SDG Fund platforms and to maximize the distribution of content.
• Coordinate the production and publishing of daily content (text, images, video or HTML) that support and engage audiences in a meaningful way.
• Execute the unit’s communications related operational activities in accordance with the Internal Control Framework issued by the Executive Coordinator and within the context of UNDP’s regulatory framework (such as the Financial Regulations and Rules and the UNDP Programme and Operations Policy and Procedure Manual).

2. Manage media relationships/partnerships for the Fund.

• Promote optimum visibility of Joint SDG Fund activities through effective media relations, placement and distribution of information material and creative partnerships with bi-lateral, multi-lateral and non-governmental organizations and the private sector.
• Foster and maintain strong working relationships with international, regional and national and news organizations.
• Develop and maintain a database of journalists and a Joint SDG Fund mailing list. Maintain contact information, materials and relationships with journalists and media outlets covering print, TV, radio, web etc. in varied countries, and within UN HQ, UN Agencies.
• Provide access for journalists to subject-matter experts and relevant donor/country team spokespeople.
• Provide effective responses to inquiries for public information materials and ongoing advocacy and promotion of the Joint SDG Fund’s mandate.
• Produce communication products and materials to support the work of the Joint SDG Fund for a wide variety of media and donor and government partners.
• Coordinate the writing, development, design, production and dissemination of publications – particularly relevant news releases through print and video, utilizing the resources of Joint SDG Fund partners, and pitching pieces for publication when possible; and
• Provide editorial input into all forms of varied publications, reports and website updates as needed.
• Edit and write talking points for senior level officials.
• Host webinars with UN country teams on thematic areas of the High Impact initiatives
• Manage contracts and suppliers for communication activities.

3. Lead the efforts of communication knowledge management and knowledge sharing. 

• Advise and support the development of storytelling, visibility and outreach for Joint SDG Fund work;
• Guide in the preparation and implementation of communication tools and materials and advise on how these can be operationalized.
• Develop communication messages into existing Joint SDG Fund initiatives linked to communication/ knowledge sharing efforts; and
• Maintain close contact with communications focal points in the UN system, as well as to support outside knowledge networks and communities of practice linked to SDG financing.

4. Perform other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Joint SDG Fund Secretariat.

Institutional Arrangement

The Communications Specialist will report to the Head of Communications, Joint SDG Fund Secretariat.

• Experience in designing communications strategy and materials, public advocacy campaigns, editing articles, and human-interest stories.
• Experience in sharing stories and creating boards for social media posts.
• Ability to form working relationships with web designers/coders in updated the website, graphic designers and videographers for visuals and merchandise.
• Proven ability to shape messages and stories for media placement.
• Experience managing and working with teams of people particularly in civil society engagement.
• Experience in the use of computers applications and software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) as well as web-based management systems.

• Proven experience and familiarity with using Drupal.
• Proven experience and familiarity with INFF.
• Experience and Knowledge of private sector engagement.
• UN field experience is a strong asset.

• Fluency in English is required.
• Working knowledge of other UN languages is desirable.

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