Communications Analyst (Re-advertised, External)

In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:

Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.
Tier 1: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments
Tier 2: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers
Tier 3 or no tier indicated: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates
 

Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.

Office/Unit/Project Description  

The UNV Regional Offices (RO) provide oversight and strategic guidance to the UNV Field Units in their respective geographical assignments and are mainly accountable for the placement of UN Volunteers mobilized for UN Agencies, Funds, and Programmes focused on peace, development, and humanitarian needs. Furthermore, the Regional Offices represent, and strategically position, UNV and bring UNV’s services and solutions closer to its partners from governments, UN entities, civil society, and private sector. The Regional Offices also lead in scoping and delivering UNV’s advisory service offer on volunteer infrastructure.

Institutional Arrangement

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Manager, and the technical guidance of the Communications Analyst, Outreach, the Communications Analyst in a Regional Office implements the corporate communications strategy, as well as provides inputs to the design, management and implementation of the Regional Office communications and publication strategies, which are geared to influence the volunteering agenda, promote public and media outreach.

The Communications Analyst may supervise and lead the communications personnel of the regional office and field units. The Communications Analyst works in close collaboration with respective UNV sections, staff of other UN Agencies, UNV Communications HQ personnel, partners, international and local media, subject matter experts, donors, and civil society to ensure successful implementation of UNV’s communication strategy in the Regional Office.

Duties and Responsibilities

Implement internal/external communication strategies and outreach and contribute to their development

Implement the regional office publications strategy and plan based on the corporate publications policy

Provide technical support to UNV digital communications in the regional office that includes social media, web site, intranet, and web-based knowledge management system

Implement UNV’s campaign initiatives to engage different stakeholders (i.e. partners, donors, media and public) and increase awareness of UNV’s mandate and goals

Assist in leading the effort of regional office’s knowledge management and dissemination

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:  May supervise the Communications personnel in the Regional Office.

Competencies

Achieve Results 

Think Innovatively:  

Learn Continuously: 

Adapt with Agility:  

Act with Determination:  

Engage and Partner: 

Enable Diversity and Inclusion: 

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:

System Thinking

Communication:  

Digital Asset Management

Multimedia Writing/Editing

Social Media Management

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Experience:

Languages:

Disclaimer:

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, 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.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

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. 

Right to select multiple candidates

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.

Scam alert

UNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. For further information, please see www.undp.org/scam-alert.