Background
Promoting Participation Pathways for Human Development โ 3P4D
The project entitled โPromoting Participation Pathways for Human Development โ 3P4Dโ will support five countries โ Kenya, Senegal, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Mongolia โ in promoting structural reforms aimed at creating an enabling environment for people's participation in public life. These reforms will focus on an appropriate combination of the following elements
To promote the meaningful and equal participation of all members of society without discrimination, the project will adopt a strong gender equality lens with a focus on women empowerment. The initiative streamlines, across all its outputs, gender equality principles โ and it comprises one key output that is fully dedicated to the promotion of gender equality.
In addition, the project will systematically address the issue of young peopleโs inclusion in public life โ including where applicable the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda โ with at least one result per country specifically contributing to advancing young peopleโs leadership and participation.
Integra Initiative: Integrity for Public Goods and Services in Extractive Sector of Mongoliaย
The project Integrity for Public Goods & Services (โIntegra Initiativeโ) is implemented in Angola, Madagascar, Mongolia and Zimbabwe for the Inclusive and Future Smart Public Goods and Services.
This multi-country initiative is built on the premise that the advancement of an integrity agenda is not only critical to rebuild trust in public institutions, but also essential to enhance the efficacy and efficiency in public sector delivery. It seeks to explore innovative pathways for addressing integrity issues that prevent greater efficacy in the delivery and accessibility of two critical public goods, i.e. public health and the sustainable management of natural resources (with a particular focus on mineral resources).
In Angola and Zimbabwe, the focus will be in the health sector while in Madagascar and Mongolia, the initiative will seek to enhance (social and environmental) sustainability the management of natural resources โ particularly in the mining sector. ย
A series of demonstration initiatives will be rolled to showcase the viability and benefits of (i) multi-stakeholder engagements to โunpackโ integrity risks with the rigour that is required to inform potentially transformative measures; and (ii) support key stakeholders in the implementation of key priority mitigation measures on the ground โ including for the purposes of โtestingโ the viability of innovative interventions to help inform future potential replication and scale-up โ in the Africa and Asia-regions, and beyond.
The initiative streamlines, across all its outputs, gender equality principles and, at the same time, incorporates one key output that is fully dedicated to the promotion of gender equality in target sectors.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the National Project Coordinator of the above-mentioned projects and in close collaboration with the Project Implementing Unit (PIU) and the Country Office, the Technical Analyst - Strategic Communications is responsible for implementing strategies for policy and communication advocacy ensuring the results and achievements of projects are effectively maintained and sustained at the policy and practical applications, promoting a collaborative, client-oriented approach consistent with UNDP rules and regulations.ย
The Technical Analyst is expected to:
Ensure Strategic Communications
Lead the development and implementation of an integrated communications strategy to amplify the impact and scalability of project pilot results. Collaborate with all grant recipients to ensure each team develops and implements its own strategic communications plan; provide technical support on effective advocacy approaches. Support the communication of lessons learned, good practices, and case studies from the grants. Draft high-quality strategic communication materials, including briefs, position papers, and recommendations based on evidence generated by the grants. Contribute to internal and donor reports, highlighting project impact on policy and public engagement.Ensure Project Communications
Develop and implement the projectsโ communications strategy in line with UNDP and donor brand guidelines and requirements. Lead all communication activities to ensure strong project visibility and clear, consistent messaging to target audiences and the general public. Oversee the development and dissemination of communication materials, including policy briefs, infographics, success stories, advocacy videos, social media content, speeches, press releases, and op-eds, in coordination with the supervisor and UNDP Communications Analyst. Manage the design and printing of promotional materials, training and workshop packages, project reports, and knowledge products, or coordinate these tasks with external contractors. ย Ensure all project messaging aligns with UNDP and donor values and complies with relevant communication policies and broader advocacy goals. Organize or support media events, public campaigns, and awareness-raising activities. Disseminate information on project outcomes through social media, media channels, and other platforms in close coordination with national counterparts. Monitor media coverage and public sentiment related to project themes; develop and apply indicators and tools to assess advocacy effectiveness (e.g., media reach, policy uptake, stakeholder engagement). Maintain an organized photo and video archive as well as a centralized project information database.Other duties may be assigned within the incumbent's functional profile to support the effective functioning of the Office and the Organization.
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: 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 discriminationย
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:
Business Developmentย ย ย ย
Knowledge Generationย ย ย ย Ability to research information and to turn it into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need. Ability to apply existing concepts to new situations, and to develop new concepts to generate workable solutions and new approaches. Knowledge of relevant concepts, conceptual models, and theories that can be useful in addressing new situations.Business Managementย ย ย ย
Partnerships Managementย ย ย ย Build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies Communicationย ย ย ย 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 Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels Digital Awareness and Literacyย ย ย ย Ability to monitor new and emerging technologies, as well as understand their usage, potential, limitations, impact, and added value. Ability to rapidly and readily adopt and use new technologies in professional activities, and to empower others to use them as needed. Knowledge of the usage ofยdigital technologies and emerging trends.ย
Business Direction & Strategyย ย ย ย
System Thinkingย ย ย ย Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system.Communicationsย
Advocacy strategy and implementation Ability to create and implement advocacy strategies which lead to impactful changeยPartnership managementย
Strategic Engagementย ย ย ย Ability to capture and sustain attention, interest and agreement of high-level, influential policy and decision makers and secure their buy-in of high-level vision and objectivesRequired Skills and Experience
Education:
Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Public Policy, Communication, Development Studies, Political Science, or related fields is required, or A first-level university degree (bachelorโs degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.ย
Experience:
Minimum 2 years (with masterโs degree) or 4 years (with bachelorโs degree) of relevant experience at the national or international level in policy advocacy and strategic communications, public policy, journalism, communications, law enforcement, or other related fields Strong understanding of national political and media landscapes.ย Experience in the use of computers, office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and web-based management systems, and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages. Solid experience in project management, with focus on communication, advocacy and team coordination. Proven track-record of communications and media management skills, and a solid record of managing complex and challenging partnerships with governments and international partners within a multilateral setup.Required languages:
Fluency in English and Mongolian is required.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
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