JOB OFFER - UNDP United Nations Development Programme , Yaoundé : Communication Assistant

Open recruitment (advertised)

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General
Description of assignment title
Communication Assistant

Assignment country
Cameroon

Expected start date
01/06/2023

Sustainable Development Goal
17. Partnerships for the goals

Volunteer category
National UN Volunteer Specialist

DoA reserved for persons with disabilities
No

Host entity
UNDP

Type
Onsite

Duration
6 months
(with possibility of extension)

Number of assignments
1

Duty stations
Yaounde

Details
Mission and objectives
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations’ global development network. UNDP works in about 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.

This is a critical time for the world. At UNDP, we see this period as a huge opportunity to advance the global sustainable development agenda. In September 2015, world leaders adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. UNDP is working to strengthen new frameworks for development, dis-aster risk reduction and climate change. We support countries' efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, or Global Goals, which will guide global development priorities through 2030.

For several years, UNDP with the support of various donors, Japan, Germany, Sweden, the European Union has made early recovery and stabilization within communities hard hit by the crisis its priority.

More recently, UNDP has committed to implementing the regional stabilization strategy, adopted in May 2018 by the States Parties of the LCBC and endorsed by the African Union.

The socio-economic situation and the endemic unemployment of youth and women in the intervention areas call for immediate interventions to consolidate the trend towards a return and the setting in orbit of an irreversible stabilization. The implementation of such immediate actions re-quires the presence within the National Stabilization Window team of a Communication and Re-porting Assistant who will work under the supervision of the Project Coordinator in collaboration with the entire team based in Maroua and Yaoundé as well as with colleagues from other projects

Context
Cameroon has just adopted its National Development Strategy 2020-2030 (NDS30), which will be the basis for the next United Nations Development Assistance Framework. Anchored in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and committed to universality, equality and leaving no one behind, the global UNDP vision through the Strategic Plan 2022-2025 is to help countries achieve sustainable development by advancing the eradication of poverty in all its forms and dimensions, accelerating structural transformations for sustainable development, and strengthening resilience to shocks and crises.

For the visibility of activities carried out in the field in the framework of the implementation of its projects, UNDP Cameroon is recruiting a National UN Volunteer, Communication Clerk. Under the direct supervision of the Communication Analyst, he/she will work with UNDP staff as well as with projects and follow up with other UN agencies for coverage and communication on events. Write articles, social media publications and reports in accordance with the country office communication strategy.

Task description
Under the close supervision of the Country Office (CO) Communication focal point, the Communication Analyst, the communication Assistant will:

1. Provide administrative support to communications and advocacy outreach activities.
Provide logistical support to communications and advocacy efforts and campaigns, e.g., by supporting the organization of roundtable discussions, press conferences, and other publicity events, and providing inputs to briefing materials and press releases, as necessary.
2. Provide administrative support to the development and production of the CO communications and advocacy materials.
Draft press releases, articles, key messages, and other advocacy materials.
Support the taking of pictures and shooting videos
Support contact with printers and other suppliers to ensure the production of materials.
Maintain library/ database of reference materials and photos.
3. Provide support in the management of the CO's social media presence and website.
Gather information for the development of content for the CO website and social media channels.
Update the website and social media channels, as required.
Maintain files, databases, and systems relevant to the CO’s digital presence.
Track and monitor social media and report relevant information to CO staff.
Regularly research, compile and produce reports on web statistics, and electronic surveys.
Design and create social media content (infographics, videos, GIFs, social media cards etc.).
4. Provide media relations support to the CO.
Update and maintain the database of the relevant press in the country.
Respond to requests for information, as delegated.
Gather and compile inputs for talking points.
5. Facilitate knowledge management and sharing.
Contribute to the identification of best practices and lessons learned.
Support the organization of training sessions and workshops on communication practices.
Support regular meetings of CO communications focal points.
6. Other.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Provide support on special web/digital/media projects undertaken by the CO.


13. Results/expected outputs:

Timely inputs to communication and advocacy materials.
Timely organization of logistical support to discussions, conferences, briefings, and other events.
Timely delivery of quality administrative support.
Webpages are well-maintained.

Eligibility criteria
Age
27 - 80

Nationality
Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

Requirements
Required experience
3 years of experience in professional work experience at the national and/or international level with at least 2 years of progressively responsible experience in providing support to the development and implementation of internal and external communications and advocacy strategies and related plans.
Experience in the use of computer applications and software packages (Adobe creative suit, Microsoft, etc.) as well as web-based management systems.
• Experience in the use of social media, knowledge of taking quality pictures and videos.
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
• Proficiency in graphic design software will be an asset.
• Ability to create, edit and present information in clear and presentable formats, using appropriate IT functionality.

Area(s) of expertise
Communication, Information technology

Driving license
-

Languages
French, Level: Fluent, Required
English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level
Master degree or equivalent in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Political Science, or a related field is required.

Competencies and values
• Professionalism;
• client-oriented;
• Integrity ;
• Teamwork and respect for diversity;
• Commitment to continuous learning;
• Planning and organizing;
• Communication;
• Flexibility;
• Creative Problem-Solving.

All applications must be submitted ONLINE at : https://app.unv.org/opportunities/1722967037446400