UNDP Communications Associate Job

UNDP Communications Associate Jobs 2024 – Zimbabwe NGO Jobs.

UNDP Zimbabwe looking for “Communications Associate”.

Applicants with a Secondary Education may apply on or before 24th May, 2024.

The United Nations Development Programme is the global development network of the United Nations. It promotes technical and investment cooperation among nations and advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life for themselves.

The UNDP has published a job vacancy announcement on 11th May, 2024 for qualified Zimbabwe’s to fill in the vacant post of Communications Associate to be based in Harare, Zimbabwe.

UNDP Job Vacancy 2024

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support implementation of communication activities as outlined in the GC7 Communication strategy and yearly workplans.
• Research and draft content for various communication channels, including press releases, website content, social media posts, and internal newsletters;
• Support the engagement and supervision of video producers and other strategic enablers to produce audio/ visual material on UNDP’s work;
• Support the development of brochures, factsheets, and stories from the field to inform media and the public at the regional level;
• Provide support to Country Office (CO) communication team with timely content update on the Global Fund programme;
• Together with the PMU Communications Specialist, liaise with HHD/HIST Communication focal point to ensure adequate coverage of activities and advocacy initiatives at corporate level and in connection with the Global Fund.
• Support relationship building with press in country; maintain and update contact database of relevant press;
• Work closely with the PMU Communications Specialist, respond timely and clearly to media inquiries and information requests; prepare related correspondence; identify topics, background information, news-related development, and coverage of interest;
• Conduct comprehensive media monitoring to track project sentiment and key message resonance. Generate monthly reports summarizing media coverage, including social media engagement (both project posts and partner mentions) across all relevant platforms;
• Support facilitation of interviews with senior managers; connect media with UNDP’s subject experts.
• Manage logistics related to the PMU communications department, including checking on budget lines, communications procurement, meetings, and maintaining databases of contacts;
• Coordinate the logistics for PMU communication events, such as media briefings and knowledge-sharing workshops;
• Archive PMU communication materials, e.g photos, in a way that is easily accessible and searchable;
• Respond to all internal inquiries related to communication policies, guidelines, and best practices.

Position in Organization:

• Position Title: Communications Associate
• Job Identification: 18094
• Locations: Harare, Zimbabwe
• Posting Date: 08/05/2024, 22:00
• Apply Before: 24/05/2024, 09:29
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Agency: UNDP
• Grade: NPSA-7
• Vacancy Type: National Personnel Service Agreement
• Practice Area: Health
• Bureau: Regional Bureau for Africa
• Contract Duration: 1 Year
• Vacancy Timeline: 2 Weeks
• Mobility required/no mobility: no mobility required

Minimum Requirement:

Education:

• Secondary education is required. University degree in communications, journalism, advertising or related fields will be given due consideration but is not a requirement.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years (with high school diploma) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant communications experience preferably providing communication packages at the national level to promote the activities of an international development organization.

Required Language

• Fluency in English with good verbal and written skills.
• Working knowledge of Shona and/or Ndebele is required.

How to Apply UNDP Communications Associate Jobs 2024

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/requisitions/job/18094

The Closing Date: 24th May, 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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