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• Preparation and conduct of
  communications needs assessments for CO (projects, country programme and
  corporate change initiatives, etc.);
• Drafting/editing of CO communications
  and outreach strategy based on the corporate communications strategy;
• Analysis of requirements and synthesis
  of proposals on ways to integrate advocacy and communication strategies
  into all aspects of UNDP’s development programme and operations.

• Tasked with the implementation of the CO
  publications strategy and plan, based on the corporate publications policy
  and programme priorities;
• Identification of storylines for publications
  and drafting of substantive articles contributing to debates on key
  development issues;
• Coordination and management of CO
  publication activities, such as content management, norms for publishing,
  design, etc.
• Contact with printers and other suppliers
  to ensure production and ensure publications dissemination.

• Design and maintenance of the office web
  sites based on corporate requirements in cooperation with the ICT staff;
• Keenly review programme content for the
  web sites to ensure consistency of the materials
• Ensure inputs and links to UN in Uganda
  media platforms and publications

• Synthesis of proposals and provision of
  inputs to the development and implementation of a donor intelligence
  strategy, RM strategy, Client Relationship Management strategy;
• Analysis and assessment of CO
  opportunities for resource mobilization & partnerships;
• Conduct of a Competitive Landscape
  Analysis of partners, their priorities and characterization of their
  relationships/partnerships;

• Launches and campaigns
• Tasked with the promotion and
  dissemination of corporate advocacy materials for launching flagship
  initiatives and publications such as the Human Development Report and the
  Sustainable Development Goals.
• Promotion and maintenance of public
  information campaigns on UNDP activities, results of SDGs, UN Reform, and
  other emerging priority areas.
• Outreach:
• Identification of opportunities in the country
  based on partner-specific intelligence and where the CO competency
  strengths overlap with partner/client needs;
• Analysis of key development and sectoral
  policies currently being discussed and implemented in the country and key
  donors willing to support these policies;
• Identification of emerging sources of
  funding; assessment of their current usage and potential for the future;
• Identification of channels and products
  to ensure understanding of UNDP action by beneficiaries, donors and other
  partners
• Public information:
• Timely and effective responses to
  inquiries for public information materials.
• Participation in UN Communications Group
  to ensure input on UNDP action and to support UNCT public information
  activities;
• Inputs to UNCT public information, communication
  and advocacy strategy
• Link to corporate public information
  champions and initiatives

• Identification and synthesis of best
  practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme country goals
  and activities;
• Sound contributions to knowledge
  networks and communities of practice including corporate communications
  repositories;
• Provision of training, consultancy and
  advice to UNDP staff on communications for development.

• Manage digital engagement with key
  audiences via CO’s social media channels;
• Develop blogposts and news content for
  the CO’s website, ensuring consistency of materials and messages;
• Regularly monitor references to CO
  online social platform including daily Twitter, reports in Government and
  UN documents and public news outlets;
• Keenly monitor, analyze and share the
  latest developments in areas of relevance to the CO initiatives, including
  emerging technologies for social change, mobile data collection and
  advocacy;
• Contribute to corporate social media
  plans.

• The ideal candidate for the Office of
  the United Development Programme (UNDP) Communications Analyst job
  opportunity should hold a Master’s degree in media relations, Journalism,
  Sciences of Communication, Economics, Social Sciences, International
  Relations, Political Sciences or related field/ combination.
• Two years of relevant experience at the
  national or international level in public relations, communications or
  advocacy.
• Previous experience in the development
  of communications, public relations and/or resource mobilization
  strategies as well as with a multilateral or international organization
  will be a distinct advantage;
• Gender responsiveness and conflict
  sensitivity in all communications is a requirement;
• Previous experience in the use of
  computers and in handling of web-based communication management systems
  including social media.

• Creating synergies through self-control;
• Managing conflict;
• Learning and sharing knowledge and
  encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge
  management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member;
• Informed and transparent decision
  making.

• Preparing information for advocacy
• Identifies and communicates relevant
  information to a variety of audiences on UNDP’s mandate and action;
• Maintains a functioning network of
  contacts with a variety of stakeholders to promote a better understanding
  of UNDP’s mandate and to support advocacy efforts.

• Maintaining a network of contacts
• Maintains an established network of
  contacts for general information sharing and to remain up-to-date on
  partnership related issues;
• Analyzes and selects materials for
  strengthening strategic alliances with partners and stakeholders;
• Establishes and nurtures positive
  communication with partners;
• Contributes to the management of
  relationships with partners of the UN in Uganda.
• Promoting Organizational Learning and
  Knowledge Sharing:

• Generates new ideas and approaches,
  researches best practices and proposes new, more effective ways of doing
  things;
• Documents and analyses innovative
  strategies and new approaches.

• Understands and applies fundamental
  concepts and principles of a professional discipline or technical
  specialty relating to the position;
• Possesses basic knowledge of
  organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and
  applies them consistently in work tasks;
• Analyzes the requirements and
  synthesizes proposals;
• Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date
  through self-directed study and other means of learning;
• Demonstrates good knowledge of
  information technology and applies it in work assignments;
• Creating Visibility for UNDP/Supporting
  UNDP’s Capacity to Advocate:

• Promotes awareness of UNDP’s role
  through dissemination of information and materials;
• Maintains networks and knowledge assets
  for use in visibility and image activities.
• Global Leadership and Advocacy for
  UNDP’s Goals:

• Identifies and communicates relevant
  information for advocacy for UNDP’s goals for a variety of audiences;
• Maintains a functioning partnership with
  advocates within and outside the UN system on UNDP’s work, corporate
  priorities and mandate;
• Supports production of knowledge
  products for use at corporate level on UNDP Uganda
• Conceptual Innovation in the Provision
  of Technical Expertise:

• Keeps updated in his/her area of
  substantive expertise;
• Identifies opportunities for conceptual
  innovation.

• Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and
  integrity;
• Demonstrate corporate knowledge and
  sound judgment;
• Informed and transparent decision
  making;
• Self-development, initiative-taking;
• Acting as a team player and facilitating
  team work;
• Facilitating and encouraging open
  communication in the team, communicating effectively;
• Creating synergies through self-control;
• Managing conflict;
• Learning and sharing knowledge and
  encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge
  management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.

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