Under the overall guidance of the Resident Representative, the Communications Analyst participates in the implementation of the corporate communications strategy, as well as in the design, management and implementation of the Country Office communications strategy which is geared toward influencing the development agenda, promoting public and media outreach for UNDP Libya.

The Communications Analyst works in close collaboration with the Communication Specialist and other staff of the communication unit as well as the media, ensuring successful UNDP communication strategy implementation.

The Communications Analyst supports the communication unit to  provide capacity to programme staff on communication strategies that benefit and promote their thematic interventions and activities and enhances the visibility of UNDP Libya.

1. Provides support to the planning and design of internal and external strategies for communications and outreach

• Conduct of communications needs assessments for CO (projects, country programme and corporate change initiatives, etc.).
• Analysis of requirements and synthesis of proposals, including service infrastructure and analysis of strategic positioning, analytics, and equipment, for elaboration of the CO communications and outreach strategy based on corporate strategic priorities and the UNDP External Communications Action Plan.
• Development/production of communication and advocacy instruments and materials for marketing and awareness-raising campaigns, including briefing materials and media materials in coordination with the supervisor.
• Develops and synthesizes proposals for project formulations to integrate advocacy and communication strategies into all aspects of UNDP’s development programme.
• Represents and leads UNDP’s contributions to the UN Country Team’s communications strategies.

2.  Ensures the implementation of the CO publications strategy and plan

• Effective implementation of the CO publications strategy and plan.
• Provision of support to programme teams in publishing.
• Management of CO publication activities, such as drafting articles, content management, norms for publishing, design, maintenance of regular contact with printers and other suppliers to ensure production and publications dissemination.
• Ensures the use of innovative tools and resources for the dissemination of UNDP programme products and the promotion of the organization’s value proposition.

3. Supports the corporate advocacy and outreach efforts  

• Promotion and dissemination of corporate advocacy materials for launching flagship initiatives and publications, such as the Human Development Report.
• Promotion and maintenance of public information campaigns on issues including UNDP activities, Sustainable Development Goals, and UN Reform, under the supervision of the Resident Representative.
• Provision of support to programme teams in reporting.
• Preparation/Review and dissemination of newsletter to donors, donor reports, and civic education and community awareness, where appropriate, to support projects.

Launches and campaigns

• Promotion and maintenance of public information campaigns on RCO and JO’s activities, results of Sustainable Development Goals, in association with other.
• Promotion and dissemination of corporate advocacy materials for launching flagship initiatives and publications such as the Human Development Report.
• Packaging and submission of programme initiatives for donor review in collaboration with programme staff and supervisor.

Outreach

• Maintenance of increased coverage and understanding of the UNDP’s work in the country or practice area through regular media contacts and provision of newsworthy information to national public and, where possible, donors.
• Organization of roundtable discussions, press conferences, briefing sessions, interviews, launches, etc.
• Forging of a “one UN” image through publicizing the significance of local UN reform efforts, joint programmes, common services. Organization and implementation of joint UN information campaigns (UN Day, World AIDS Day, etc.)
• Ensured access for journalists to subject matter experts.
• Drafting/production of regular newsletter to donors.
• Preparation of donor reports, civic education and community awareness where appropriate to support projects
• Public information
• Effective responses to inquiries for public information materials

Core

Innovation

Ability to make new and useful ideas work

Leadership

Ability to persuade others to follow

People Management

Ability to improve performance and satisfaction

Communication

Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform

Delivery

Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement

Technical/Functional

Multimedia / Content Development

Ability to Originate and/or edit written content for media and the general public to be disseminated through press or other online outlets

Brand Quality Management

Ability to strengthen UNDP’s identity and distinction through its brand and uphold it to a high level of quality

Social Media

Ability to represent and promote the UNDP’s work in virtual communities / networks and promote citizen engagement in UNDP’s work

• Master’s degree with 2 years in communications development, media relations, journalism, publishing or related field. Or Bachelor’s degree with 4 years may be considered in lieu of a master’s degree.

• Master’s Degree with 2 years or Bachelor’s with 4 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in public relations, communications or advocacy.
• Previous experience with UNDP or international organization.
• Experience working as a journalist in media or international organizations.
• Demonstrated experience in developing content that clearly communicates development ideas for media, web, print production, and audio-visual productions.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, handling of web-based management systems.
• Experience in conceptualizing and managing the production of printed materials, including detailed reports, is an advantage.
• Experience in developing video and photographic materials in-house and in commissioning films is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing communication and/or media outreach plans in support of overall corporate goals is an advantage.

Language Requirements:

• Proficiency in English and Arabic languages

Qualified women candidates are particularly encourage to apply in line with UNDP Gender Strategy.