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Background
The project objective is to enhance the efficiency and coverage of an MHEWS for climate change-induced hazards in Uzbekistan given the projected climate change impacts. The approach combines principles articulated in the Global Framework for Climate Services with a โvalue-chainโ approach to target specific weaknesses in the delivery of early warning services, given the specific modes of operation, current infrastructure, technical capacities and institutional arrangements. The project will introduce the impact-based MHEWS based on the socio-economic risk modelling and will explore and facilitate elements of forecast-based financing as an innovative paradigm-shifting approach to the use of climate data in decision-making.ย More specifically, Output 1 will address the first element by investing in the automatic hydro-meteorological monitoring infrastructure required for the generation of hazard-specific forecasting and risk models. Output 2 and Output 3 will focus on building the systems and modelling capacity to generate impact-based forecasts creating dissemination channels to first responders and communities through updated communication technologies to enable real-time risk analysis and evaluation, as well as working with communities at risk to be able to interpret, understand and react to those warnings.
Gender inequality is one of the main indicators of inequality and is played out along political, social and cultural dimensions. It is closely linked to poverty and other development challenges which is deeply rooted in social norms and economic conditions with a greater impact on the poor, particularly on women and young people.
Therefore, the project will contribute towards greater gender equality by adopting gender-responsive approaches for the design of the climate information services, including how end users are communicated to and with; promoting gender-balance, where possible, through technical and maintenance capacity-building activities of hydro-meteorological networks, equipment and systems; and establishing a gender-aware policy national framework to inform collaboration between climate service and national/regional hydro-meteorological stakeholders
The purpose of the gender mainstreaming throughout various phases of disaster management is to empower women and see them as capable agents of change, who can manage crisis, deal with its aftermath, and take on leadership roles in the family and community.ย
Duties and Responsibilities
The project envisages to hire M&E and Gender Outreach Analyst, who will secure implementation of the Gender Action Plan; support gender mainstreaming in the project activities by reviewing/contributing to the technical TORs as adequate; participate in project technical working groups; deliver trainings to national partners, experts and communities; support implementation of the local grievance redress mechanism; conduct periodic monitoring visits to the project sites to ensure smooth implementation and sustainability of activities/results, ensure close coordination and strong information flow between the communications and knowledge management aspects of the project.
Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the M&E and Gender Outreach Analyst will work closely with the project team, and inter/national consultants and will be fully responsible for coordination of all relevant thematic and outreach activities across the three project components through providing sound technical expertise and oversight.
Overall tasks:
Gender activities:
- Analyzes the needs for gender mainstreaming in climateย risksย and early warning issues, ensures that gender concerns will be brought to the forefront through:ย
- sensitization of official beneficiaries on the crucial role of women in the society and importance of their engagement in decision-making processes;ย
Outreach activities:
Ensures that information and visibility materials including the success and human stories demonstrates impact of UNDPโs initiatives on the most vulnerable groups and ultimately contribute to enhancing inclusiveness and transparency in Uzbekistan. Creates and ensures the coverage/update of the project activities/events on the National partnersโ resources, UNDP national and global web-portals, national and international media sources, including social networks (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Telegram channels) with relevant news and posts. Provides assistance and lead the process of development of the scenario/script and the short video about the mobile application developed within the framework of the MHEWS project for broadcasting on national TV.ย Contributes in organizing various public awareness events including roundtable discussions, workshops, exhibitions and trainings. Coverage of training sessions that will be conducted within annual plan:ย Taking interviews;ย Developing outreach materials, including news post / social media posts.ย Creates at least one human story that demonstrates how stakeholders of the MHEWS project benefit from the project activities.ย Prepares and disseminates all project-related visibility materials including the news posts, press releases, newsletters, infographics, success stories and promotional materials to ensure projects visibility with national partners, civil society, donors, national and international mass media. Takes photo and video, supports in developing publications and media materials, identifies and coordinates services of engaged consultants and companies;ย Ensures wide coverage of the events in the media through involvement of representatives from print and broadcast mass media to these events;ย Ensures translation of all project press-releases, news, bulletins, follow-up stories to three languages (English, Russian, Uzbek);ย Monitors media and supplies project staff with information relevant to project activities, develops periodic reports on media coverage of project activities and resultsM&E activities:
Ensures a robust monitoring and evaluation system is in place for a project. Oversees routine data collection processes to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality, accurate, and verifiable data, and provide support to national monitoring of SDG indicators.ย Updates the Logical Framework (LogFrame), Risk Log and GAP to track project outputs and results.ย Coordinates the preparation of periodic M&E reports, including donor reports, project progress reports, and evaluation summaries. Identifies risks and challenges in program implementation and provides recommendations for mitigation. Prepares a monitoring plan of project activities in the field based on annual plans, GAP and other relevant documents of the project. Conducts monitoring visits to project sites (automated weather stations, hydrological posts, Territorial operational management centers, communities, etc.) to observe and record the progress of planned activities, so that the project results indicators can be adequately monitored. Prepares monitoring reports and provides independent observation, identifies potential implementation risks in achieving the planned results, and proactively proposes potential solutions for decision making and inclusion/correction of planned project activities. Provides assistance in planning and organizing the projectโs terminal evaluation to be conducted by the team of national and international experts. Contributes to elaboration of and โexitโ project strategy to make project outputs sustainable in the long-run.The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Institutional Arrangement
Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Project Manager, Public Relations and Outreach Analyst renders operational and thematic services with ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency of work. Public Relations and Outreach Analyst will work in close collaboration with national partners, local and international consultants, projects, operations, CO Communication Analyst and Programmeโs staff to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery and undertake day-to-day responsibility for operational and thematic support services for the satisfactory achievement of the related project deliverables.
Competencies
Core 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 improvementsย Learn Continuously:ย 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 flexibleย 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 discriminationยCross-Functional & Technical Competencies:
Communication: Communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience.ย Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels Media relations: Ability to develop media relations across all aspects of media work including relationships with media and preparing media materials such as messagesย Social Media management: Ability to represent and promote the UNDP brand in virtual communities and networksย Writing and editing: Ability to create and/or edit written content in different UN languagesย Gender: Gender and EnvironmentRequired Skills and Experience
Education:
Advanced university degree (masterโs degree or equivalent) in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, Social Sciences, Gender studies, Psychology, Economics, Development Studies, or equivalent field is required. A first-level university degree (bachelorโs degree) in the fields stated above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.Experience:
Applicants with a masterโs degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience. Applicants with a bachelorโs degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in the field of PR, outreach and media communication.Languages:
Fluency in English and Russian is required.ย Good command of Uzbek is desirable.Required Skills:
Previous experience in developing and implementing communications strategies for organizations or projects. Progressive experience in gender mainstreaming in development projects and/or government programs.Desired Skills:
Proven /previous experience in gender and M&E, analysis, research and studies, relevant public relations and communications; Proven /previous experience in crafting compelling narratives, press releases, and digital content. Knowledge of climate change and corresponding UN climate and environment related conventions and treaties; Proven ability to use information and communication technology as a tool and resource; Experience with UN and/or other international development organizations Demonstrates commitment to UNDPโs mission, vision and values;ย Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability; Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity; Self-development, initiative-taking;ย Proven capacity for facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively ; Strong analytical, communication, writing, presentation and communication skills/experience;ย Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills, ability to work in a team and to work under pressure and with tight deadlines, ethics and honesty.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.
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