UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) created in 1966, emerged from the merger of the Expanded Programme of Technical Assistance (EPTA) and the United Nations Special Fund, aiming to coordinate and enhance the effectiveness of UN development effort.

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. 

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.

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. 

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  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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Minimum Qualifications of the Successful IPSA

Min. Education requirements          

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Communication, Public Relations, International Relations, Political Sciences, or relevant Social Sciences.  OR
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s 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.

Min. years of relevant work experience   

• Applicants with 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 area of communications, public relations, advocacy or related area is required.

Required skills            

• Proficiency with MS Microsoft office packages (Word, Excel, etc) is required.

Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section

• Experience working with the UN or in the development sector. 
• Experience working with pooled funding mechanisms 
• Knowledge of and experience with blogging or storytelling.
• Experience in providing support in the production of communication products such as reports, publications, presentations, graphics or newsletters.
• Experience in development of content for websites.

Required Language(s)            

• Fluency in written and spoken English is required. 

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Duties and responsibilities

1. Editorial and technical back-stopping support for Gateway:  

• Review and update key corporate communications pages (bi-annually). 
• Develop fund narratives as needed (1-2 per month), reflecting fund creation updates and narrative revisions as necessary. 
• Upload, maintain and organize documents and content on Gateway. 
• Provide support for Fund Administration System (FAS)/ Fund Management Platform (FMP) tools on Drupal. 
• Conduct targeted data extraction and analysis for on-going reporting needs. 

 2. Development of key communication assets for dissemination through priority channels  

• Develop engaging social media content for X, LinkedIn on a quarterly basis to amplify pooled fund initiatives and scale digital outreach, aligning with SDG-of-the-month and UN Secretariat Grid planning.   
• Develop and source content for the MPTF Office quarterly Newsletter every 10–12-weeks, including producing short-form assets such as the “Pooled Funding Dictionary”, and “By the Numbers” features. 
• Produce bi-monthly blog posts and practitioners’ interviews pieces highlighting best practices, success stories and insights from the pooled funding system among other areas.   
• Editorial and administrative support on Annual Report (Q1-Q2) and the Financing the UNDS report (Q2-Q3).   
• Develop communication guidelines through drafting “road rules” for the Office and Fund, facilitating up to two rounds of feedback and discussions with key Fund colleagues.