Communications Analyst

UNDP
Location: Nepal
Salary: Negotiable
Posted Date: 2024-11-13 Deadline: 2024-11-26
  • Nos. of Opening : 1
  • Location : Nepal
  • Experience : 1 year +
  • Salary : Negotiable
  • Category : Others
  • Nature : Full Time
Job Description

In this context, under the guidance and direct supervision of the Communications Analyst (NOB), the Communications Analyst will participate in the implementation of the corporate communications strategy, as well as in the design, management and implementation of the Country Office communications and publication strategies which are geared to influence the development agenda, promote public and media outreach.

The Communications Analyst works in close collaboration with the Communications Analyst (NOB) to ensure successful UNDP Communication Strategy implementation and to maintain a working relationship with the Programme and Operations teams, UN Agencies, UNDP HQs (Communication Office) and Regional Communications Adviser for further strengthening UNDP Nepal outreach and advocacy efforts. 

UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. This is a recognition of interconnected nature of development risks & crises that the world is facing and that call for assembling of multidisciplinary teams for an integrated & systemic response. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across issues, units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.

Job Specification

Required Skills and Experience
 

Education:

  • Master’s degree or equivalent in communications, journalism, information technology, multimedia, or other relevant fields.  Advanced training in communications, journalism, photo/video editing using multimedia software and desktop publishing is desirable.
  • A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) 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 Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in the field of communication / media at the national level and development communications.
  • Knowledge/experience in web content management, use of multimedia/graphics/layout/design software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, InDesign, Photoshop, and handling of still/video cameras will be treated as essential technical qualifications.
  • Demonstrated experience in drafting/ writing content for press releases, policy briefs, website/ social media in a clear and concise manner is essential.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi­cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
  • Familiarity with multi-media software for preparing videos and sound recording desirable. 
  • Proven experience of graphic production from start to published/printed product with knowledge of printing processes (offset and digital) and colour management; · 
  • Good knowledge about branding;
  • Must have strong computer skills (MS Word, Publishing, Power Point, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat)
  • Good interpersonal skill and high team work spirit.
  • Knowledge and experience with websites and content management systems;
  • Knowledge in media and reporting protocols is an advantage;
  • Experience in working with UN agencies and international organizations is an advantage; · 
  • Knowledge of UN and development issues would be an advantage.

Language:

  • Proficiency in English and Nepali is required. 

Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.
 

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Organization Summary

UNDP works in more than 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results.

Industry Type NGO / INGO / Social Work
Location Kathmandu
Organization Size 100+
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