UNDP Communications Analyst - RCO Jobs in Nigeria
UNDP Communications Analyst - RCO Jobs in Nigeria
BackgroundThe Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by World leaders in September 2015 as the successor to the unfinished business of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
In order to fast-track it implementation in Nigeria, a technical collaboration between the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs) and the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) has been developed.
The technical collaboration is aimed at coordinating the partnerships for SDGs implementation between MDAs at the National level, between the national and sub-national governments as well as between the government and the private sector.
The approach builds on the work already done by OSSAP-SDGs and individual UN Agencies in the last four years.
This recruitment will help strengthen the implementation capacity of the OSSAP-SDGs in the discharge of its four-fold mandate.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the Senior Technical Advisor, and oversight by the SSAP-SDG, the Communication Specialist will work in close collaboration with Communications Unit and other relevant Units/Departments.
In particular, the incumbent will be responsible for the following specific tasks:
Support the implementation of a Country SDGs Communication Strategy at the national and sub-national levels
Draft Policy Brief and disseminate to key stakeholders in line with the sensitization and advocacy mandate of the Office.
Provide timely information to internal and external stakeholders on the overall implementation of the SDGs in Nigeria.
Support related national or UNCT initiatives;
Collect data, conduct interviews, analyse findings and support the conduct of substantive research and analysis on the 2030 Agenda at all levels.
Build the capacity of staff in the areas of development communication and impact measurements.
Assist in identifying and building relationships with relevant authorities and actors at national and local level, including Media houses.
Build the capacity of key actors to effectively address communications gap in promoting the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs.
Participate in all SDGs’ at national and sub-national levels;
Assist in the drafting of publications where necessary;
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
Competencies
Core
Innovation
Ability to make new and useful ideas work.
Analyzes complex technical materials (including data) and makes concise, relevant recommendations
Leadership
Ability to persuade others to follow.
Proactively identifies new opportunities and challenges
People Management
Ability to improve performance and satisfaction.
Models high professional standards and motivates excellence in others
Communication
Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform.
Creates confidence among stakeholders by delivering authoritative positions, compelling analysis, and contextual acumen
Delivery
Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement.
Meets goals and timelines for delivery of products or services;
Technical/Functional
Building Strategic Partnerships: Implement & Manage: Exercises skills and knowledge independently, demonstrating ability to manage self and team responsibilities, in area of work
Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise
Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise
Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise
Client Orientation
Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise
Required Skills and Experience
Education
Master's degree preferably in Mass Communications/Media Studies, international relations, development studies and social sciences.
Experience:
A minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in development communication and media
Familiarity with SDGs mainstreaming principles and processes.
Good Knowledge of SDGs issues at both national and sub-national levels.
Cognate working experience with government institutions in Nigeria.
Knowledge of Programme/project management, monitoring and evaluation and reporting.
Computer literacy skills.
Good written and oral communication skills in English.
Language Requirements
Proficiency in English. Working knowledge of other UN language desirable
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; UNDP Communications Analyst - RCO Jobs in Nigeria
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