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Background
Office/Unit/Project Description
UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDPโs policy work carried out at HQ, Regional and Country Office levels, forms a contiguous spectrum of deep local knowledge to cutting-edge global perspectives and advocacy. In this context, UNDP invests in the Global Policy Network (GPN), a network of field-based and global technical expertise across a wide range of knowledge domains and in support of the signature solutions and organizational capabilities envisioned in the Strategic Plan.
Within the GPN, the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS) has the responsibility for developing all relevant policy and guidance to support the results of UNDP's Strategic Plan. BPPS's staff provides technical advice to Country Offices, advocates for UNDP corporate messages, represents UNDP at multi-stakeholder fora including public-private dialogues, government, and civil society dialogues, and engages in UN inter-agency coordination in specific thematic areas. BPPS works closely with UNDP's Crisis Bureau (CB) to support emergency and crisis response. BPPS ensures that issues of risk are fully integrated into UNDP's development programmes. BPPS assists UNDP and partners to achieve higher quality development results through an integrated approach that links results-based management and performance monitoring with more effective and new ways of working. BPPS supports UNDP and partners to be more innovative, knowledge and data driven including in its programme support efforts.
BPPSโs Hubs on Nature, Climate, Energy and Waste, with the support of the Vertical Fund Programme Support, Oversight and Compliance Unit, works with governments, civil society, and private sector partners to integrate nature, climate, energy and waste related concerns into national and sector planning and inclusive growth policies, support country obligations under Multilateral Environmental Agreements, and oversee the implementation of the UNโs largest portfolio of in-country programming nature, climate change, energy and waste.
The UNDP Climate Hub is the arrowhead of UNDPโs commitment to the โClimate Promiseโ that aims to support programming countries designing and implementing pledges under the Paris Agreement, including ambitious National Determined Contributions, with climate change mitigation and adaptation interventions fully embedded in the national development planning and budgetary processes. The Climate Hub will build on UNDPโs existing over USD 4 billion country-level climate portfolio on Climate Change Policies and Strategies, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate and Forests, covering over 142 countries, as well as on UNDPโs Nature portfolio, UNDPโs Sustainable Finance Hub, UNDPโs Digital offer and other relevant portfolios on youth, gender, health, climate security among others.ย
The UNDP Climate Hub is responsible for:ย
- Thought leadership on Climate and to be the custodian of UNDP policy positions on Climate;ย
UNDP is recruiting a Visual Communications and Graphic Design Analyst to support the communications team of UNDP Climate Hub with overall visual communications, branding and design needs.
ย Scope of Workย
Under the overall supervision of the UNDP Climate Promise HQ Communications Specialist, the incumbent will be responsible for creating visual assets and helping enhance the information flow and visibility of UNDP Climate Promise work on digital communications and social media platforms. The incumbent will support the integrated UNDP Climate Hub communications team and its various pillars by developing engaging and creative visual assets that can help communicate UNDPโs work and impact on climate to a variety of target audiences, including climate professionals, everyday citizens, governments and donors.ย
Duties and responsibilities:
The scope of the activities listed below may vary, depending on the length of the assignment and how the initiative progresses.Content production
Act as focal point for all things visual communications within UNDP Climate Hub, ensuring communications team is adhering to visual communications guidelines in their work; Guide and support in conceptualizing and developing visual and branding identity for commonucations products of UNDP Climate Hub and its Climate Promise; Support advocacy campaigns created by the team with ideas and visual content production; Design, layout and proofread Climate Promise reports and other publications, for digital and print purposes; Develop guidelines and provide supervision as required to external graphic designers on report and publication designs; Develop social media assets (such as animated graphics and GIFs) to support social media packages; Support in creating presentations, infographics and other communication materials as needed to showcase the Climate Promise portfolio; Assist in shooting and editing short in-house social media friendly videos for digital use where needed; Contribute to improvement of internal document management systems and/or knowledge repositories, as required; The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.Institutional Arrangement
The Visual Communications and Graphic Design Analyst will report directly to the Climate Hub Communications Lead. S/he will be part of the larger Climate Strategies and Policy team and UNDP Climate Hub communications teams and work in a coordinated manner with the rest of UNDPโs Climate communication team. S/he is expected to participate in meetings of the communications team and the broader Climate Strategies and Policies Team.
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Competencies ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Core 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:ย 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 competenciesย Thematic Area Name Definition Business Management Communication
Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audienceย
Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels
Communications Creative direction and copywriting Ability to creatively communicate concepts in an engaging and simple way Digitalย Storytelling Ability to empathise with people's perceptions, motivations, feelings and mental models and craft narratives to build an emotive argument for change accordingly. Ability to present data, insights or information in compelling ways to mobilise resources, talent or action. Ability to choose media and channels that is fit for purpose to reach specific target audiences Business Development Knowledge Facilitation ย Ability to animate individuals and groups, internally and externally, and to design and facilitate activities, to share and exchange knowledge, information and ideas. Knowledge of tools and approaches to stimulate active participation,contribution, and exchange. Communications Advocacy strategy and implementation Ability to create and implement advocacy strategies which lead to impactful change Business Direction and Strategyย System Thinkingย 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 2030 Agenda: Planet Nature, Climate and Energy Climate change Policies: including international climate change regime and applicationMinimum Qualifications of the Successful IPSA
Min. Academic Educationย ย ย
Advanced university degree (Masterโs Degree or equivalent) in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, International Relations, Business Management, Environmental Sciences, International Development or related discipline is required, or A first-level university degree (a bachelorโs degree) in the afore-mentioned areas with additional 2 years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of Masterโs degree.Min. years of relevant Work experience ย
Minimum 2 years (with masterโs degree) or 4 years (with bachelorโs degree) of relevant professional experience at the national or international level inย generating communications, communication strategies, media operations, and advocacy material via various media (i.e. print, video, websites)Requiredย skills and competenciesย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
At least 2 years of proficiency and experience) in graphic design, video editing and relevant softwares, such as: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effect, Final Cut Pro and the rest of the Adobe Creative Suite. Demonstrated experience of graphic production from conceptualization to published/printed product with knowledge of printing processes. Demonstrated experience of social media friendly video production from conceptualization to publication on digital channels.Desired additional skills and competenciesย ย ย ย ย ย ย
Experience working with international organisations or UN system, and familiarity with UN editorial guidelines and templates.ย Experience with UNDPย Experience providing support and guidance on the production and dissemination of communication products, including reports/publications, newsletters, graphics, social media assets, social media friendly videos Familiarity with graphic design and video editing software, such as Canva. Familiarity with AI-assisted design tools (e.g. Midjourney, Adobe Firefly), especially for rapid concept development and campaign prototyping.ย Proven track record of basic understanding of sustainable development, environmental management and climate change issues.Required Language(s)ย
Fluency in English is required. ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Professional knowledge of any other UN Langauge is highly desirable.The following documents shall be required from the applicants:
A portfolio containing visual samples, examples of previous work containing designs and visual communications content.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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