Project Communications Officer

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Mission and objectives

UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty while protecting the planet. We help countries develop strong policies, skills, partnerships and institutions so they can sustain their progress
The primary and overarching objective of United Nations Development Programme in Kenya is the eradication of poverty in the context of sustainable development, including the pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals, and promotion of United Nations fundamental principles. A core dimension to the work of UNDP in Kenya is on Democratic Governance given the national focus on governance reforms. UNDP supports the country’s efforts towards achieving the Vision 2030 Political Pillar, which envisions a democratic system that is issue-based, people-centered, results oriented and accountable to the public. This Political Pillar gears to transform the country’s political governance across five strategic areas; The Rule of Law, Electoral and Political Processes, Democracy and Public Service Delivery, Transparency and Accountability, Security Peace Building and Conflict Management. These strategic areas are anchored in the Constitution, promulgated in August 2010 marking a major milestone in the democratic journey of Kenya and set a new threshold in terms of people-centred development.

Context

The UNV whose title is Projects Communications Officer maintains a working relationship with Programme Teams in the UNDP Kenya Country Office and works with the Partnership, Communications team to ensure that communication efforts contribute to strengthening UNDP’s partnerships, resource mobilization efforts and enhancing the country office’s public standing as a knowledge organization and a development partner of choice. The Projects Communications Officer also works in close collaboration with the Operations teams, Communication Officers of other UN Agencies, including the UN Communications Group.

Task description

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Communication Specialist, the Projects Communications Officer supports the implementation of the corporate communications strategy, as well as the design, management, and implementation of the Country Office communications and publication strategies, with a focus on influencing the development agenda, promoting public and media outreach, and mobilizing political and financial support for UNDP.
●Support to formulation and implementation of communications and advocacy strategies, support to business development.
●Support to implementation of the CO publications policy.
●Maintenance of websites, databases and knowledge management systems supports building and resource mobilization efforts.
●Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing.
Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:
•Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take an active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day).
•Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
•Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities;
•Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
•Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;
•Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.