Communication consultant

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Regional Centre for Europe and the CIS

Place of work
Yalikosku Cad. No:16 Floor:3 Fatih, 34112 Istanbul, Bratislava
Contract type
agreement-based (Temporary jobs)

Information about the position

Job description, responsibilities and duties

Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Duration of Initial Contract : estimated November 2014 - December 2016 (up to 250 working days)

The application has to be submitted online through http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=51238 by 25 November 2014.
!!! Only applications submitted online through UNDP website will be further considered!!!

BACKGROUND
In September 2009, the Bratislava Regional Centre of UNDP Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (UNDP BRC, as of July 2014 the Regional Service Centre Istanbul) and the Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic (MF SR) launched the regional programme: Public Finance for Development: Strengthening Public Finance Capacities in the Western Balkans and the Commonwealth of Independent States. The goal of the programme is to strengthen and enhance national capacities in the area of public finance by raising awareness, developing analytical capacities and sharing good practice with regard to reforms implemented in Slovakia and elsewhere. The selections of areas of cooperation are demand driven and activities are designed and planned in close cooperation with beneficiaries. The programme works in two beneficiary countries – Moldova and Montenegro. Since 1 July 2014 the programme has been implemented in the framework of the new project ‘Slovak Republic – UNDP Partnership for Results in the International Development Cooperation’ and its implementation is planned until December 2016.

One of the programme objectives is to ensure promotion and visibility of the development initiatives supported by the programme, their results and impact on the ground. Besides the programme dedicated website (currently at: http://publicfinance.undp.sk), a series of communication events, publications, articles and adequate media coverage are needed to deliver to a target audience information about the programme’s goals and activities as well as about the contribution of the Slovak Official Development Assistance to improved capacities in selected programme countries in the area of public finance.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Consultant shall fulfill the objectives of this assignment by conducting the following activities:
• Preparing the programme communication and visibility action plan that will specify visibility activities within the programme and their timeframes, roles and responsibilities of different actors, target audience and the main communication tools and products to be used during the programme implementation
• Designing the new and/or re-designing the current programme website (http://publicfinance.undp.sk)
• Regularly updating the programme website, creating and managing its content (writing articles, blogs, editing, uploading documents, creating graphics, audio, video content), developing the programme related content for the UNDP corporate website
• Applying innovative communication approaches via social media platforms
• Ensuring regular media coverage of programme’s activities (including press releases, press conferences, photo coverage and interviews, etc.).
• Developing short stories/best practice stories and articles to be published in newspapers/magazines/online platforms
• Developing and editing the content of information and promotional materials, including press releases, press kits, promotional leaflets, brochures, information packages, including cooperation with a graphic designer on their layout and graphics
• Conducting research and data collection for publications, articles, blogs, reports, etc.
• Assisting with the development and editing of public materials on specific subjects
• Researching and monitoring relevant websites and social media channels as needed
• Regularly tracking the web and social media statistics and preparing regular reports
• Preparing technical specification of services to be provided by other external contractors in support of promotional and visibility activities and with related procurement process
• Liaising with media to communicate key messages to defined target audiences
• Liaising with Programme partners, UNDP communication officers and focal points in respective UNDP country offices and in UNDP RC in Istanbul, including the New Partnerships and Emerging Donors team
• Effectively monitoring and evaluating various communications tools and activities, to measure the impact on achieving the overall objective.

DELIVERABLES
The following key results and deliverables are expected:
• The programme dedicated website developed, maintained and regularly updated
• The programme related content for the UNDP corporate website developed
• Social media platforms regularly updated
• Promotional and visibility products designed, developed and disseminated to target audiences
• The programme activities and results promoted and visibility increased via appropriated communication channels in Slovakia and abroad.

Requirements for the employee

Candidates with education suit the position

University education (Master's degree)
Postgraduate (Doctorate)

Educational Specialization

nalism, political science, social science, public affairs, public relations, development studies, communications or other relevant fields

Language skills

English - Upper intermediate (B2) and Slovak - Proficiency (C2)

Personality requirements and skills

QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Advanced degree in journalism, political science, social science, public affairs, public relations, development studies, communications and/or other relevant fields.

Experience
• At least 3 years of experience in media and online communications, active use of social media, publication and report writing, including research or data collection (proven by a portfolio of promotional and visibility materials/content prepared by the Consultant – please submit links in the Motivation section).
• At least 2 years of experience in website development and management, including creating and uploading its content. Managing website experience in international organizations, government or non-profit sector would be a strong asset (proven by specific websites developed and managed by the Consultant – please submit links in the Motivation section).
• Strong understanding of development cooperation in Europe and the CIS (particularly in Moldova and Montenegro) and of the role of Slovak Republic as a donor proved by work and/or consulting experience.
• Demonstrated regional experience in similar assignments will be an asset.

Language
• Excellent English writing and communication skills are required
• Knowledge of Slovak language is required

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Brief description of the company

Within the UN system, UNDP is the central organization for the provision of development assistance to developing countries and countries in transition throughout the world. Its main goal is to help countries build their own national capacity to achieve sustainable human development, that is, to improve people's lives on an enduring basis: their work, their education, their health, their surroundings and their use of natural resources. The priority areas for UNDP's programmes are those relating to poverty eradication, gender in development, sustainable livelihoods, the environment and governance.
ID: 1925098  Dátum zverejnenia: 11.11.2014