BACKGROUND
The Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy (BERA) is responsible for positioning UNDP as the worldโs leading global development agency, promoting its global authority and thought leadership on sustainable development and the interconnected issues of poverty, inequality, and climate change. BERA supports UNDP in building and nurturing strategic relationships and alliances essential to achieving its mission and leads UNDPโs work on innovative and diversified partnerships and ways of financing the Decade of Action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. It is also responsible for global campaigns on critical development issues and coordinates and sets corporate standards across the functions of partnerships, marketing and communications within UNDP and leads on internal communications.ย
BERA has a robust network of Representation Offices (Brussels, Copenhagen, Geneva, Tokyo and Washington D.C.), which play a critical role in audience centric communications and management and strengthening of relationships with Public and Private Partners to help build a strong brand for UNDP within the local ecosystem.
In April 2021 UNDP opened a new representation office in Germany, which is a reflection of the complementary agenda between UNDP and Germany and the shared ambition of supporting country-led efforts to achieve the SDGs through the promotion of democratic governance, poverty eradication, stabilization and conflict prevention in fragile contexts and action on inequality, climate change and the environment. The Office aims at deepening the partnership with Germany, increasing the visibility of UNDP and its work among German constituents and supporting UNDP at headquarter, regional and country levels in better positioning with German counterparts (parliament and its committees, Ministries, KFW, civil society, the private sector, foundations, academia, think tanks and the media).ย
The need for a Communications Clerk is essential to assist the GRO Team and the Communications Specialist (JPO) to raise awareness vis a vis key Government and development partners but also the public at large in regard to UNDPโs mandate and results achieved, in particular owing to German core and non-core contributions. Equally, the Communications Clerk will be crucial to increase the visibility of the activities undertaken with FiT funds related to understanding UNDPโs mandate and results achieved in designated thematic areas, such as climate, de-risking development and sustainable finance in Germany.
DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES
The Project Clerk will be supervised by the Communication Specialist (JPO) and report to the same as regards to the ongoing work related to the GROโs Communications functions.
Furthermore, the Project Clerk shall also report directly to the GRO Director as regards the research related tasks on the intersection between security and development.ย
The applicant must be legally qualified to Work in Germany. UNDP will not facilitate a Visa for this position as it is locally based.
Support overall planning, management and monitoring of the GROโs communication activities, including within FiT funded initiatives, through its social media channels and website.
Support the drafting and management of content for the GRO social media platforms (esp. LinkedIn, X). Support the regular drafting, management and monitoring of content for the GRO website. Support the analysis and monitoring of the GROโs activities on existing social media platforms and assist the strategic planning for the officeโs overall social media engagement strategy, including the FiT social media engagement strategy.Support the strategic planning and implementation of the GROโs major internal and external communications engagements with the overarching goal to promote the visibility of UNDP towards the German media and general audience including the FiT funded initiatives
Support the drafting of communications products for internal and external information (e.g. brochures, media summaries, press releases, report summaries, factsheets, etc.).ย Support the teamโs efforts to strengthen media relations by maintaining media contacts and preparing press kits, press briefings and external events engaging the media.ย Provide general administrative support for inquiries for public information materials.ย Support English/German translation of key documents as needed.ย Support the maintenance and updating of communications products and files and assure coherent language and content throughout GROโs and UNDPโs communication.Special assistance to the GRO Director with research-related projects on the role of internationalย
cooperation for global security, ensuring alignment with the overall strategy of FiT.
Conduct research related to the thematic fields of cooperation from relevant to the partnership of UNDP with Germany.ย Support the coordination and planning of research and engagement activities related to the security-development nexus project.ย Support the overall communication strategy to promote the impact of Fit funded initiatives in Germany.Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:
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COMPETENCIES
Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discriminationPeople Managementย
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CROSS-FUNCTIONAL & TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Communication
Social Media Management: Abilityย to represent and promote the UNDP brand in virtual communities and networks. Web and Social Media Analytics:ย Ability to analyze and interpret data and statistics to measure web and social media performance Marketing:ย Ability to communicate the value of a product or service Media Relations:ย Ability to build media relations across all aspects of media work including relationships with media and preparing media materials such as messages. Brand & quality Management:ย Ability to position a UNDP brand and uphold it to a high level of quality Writing and editing:ย Ability to create and/or edit written contentResearch & Planning
Knowledge Generation:ย Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated needQUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Secondary education is required OR Bachelorโs degree in communications, social sciences, Economics, Management, Political Science, International Relations, or other related fields will be given due consideration, but it is not a requirement.Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:
A minimum of 1 year (with bachelorโs degree in communications, Journalism, Social Sciences, Political Science, International Relations, or other related fields) or 4 years (with secondary degree) of relevant professional experience in the field of communications, development and/or in an international context is required. Experience in managing social media platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, X) is required. Solid computer literacy (MS office applications) demonstrated with use in the work context is required. Experience in research and data analysis is desirable. Knowledge and first experience working in the thematic area of international development and security policy is desirable. Experience in supporting media outreach and maintaining and building media relations is desirable. Experience in producing written and audio-visual content for digital communication channels with a target-centric approach and drafting and updating communication products is desirable. Basic knowledge of website management applications e.g. Drupal is desirable.Language Requirements:
Fluency in English and German languages, both written and oral, is required.Disclaimer:
Equal opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.ย
UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.
Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.ย
Right to select multiple candidates
UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.ย 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.
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