Communication Analyst Lazio

Communication Analyst
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

Rome, Italy Trending Job Info Job Identification 23436 Posting Date 01/15/2025, 04:24 PM Apply Before 01/30/2025, 04:59 AM Job Schedule Full time Locations Rome, Italy Agency UNDP Grade IPSA-9 Vacancy Type International Personnel Service Agreement Practice Area Nature, Climate and Energy Bureau Bureau for Policy and Programme Support Contract Duration 1 Year Education & Work Experience Master's Degree - 2 year(s) experience OR Bachelor's Degree - 4 year(s) experience Required Languages English Vacancy Timeline 2 Weeks Mobility required/no mobility no mobility required Job Description Background Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a 'leave no one behind' approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Office/Unit/Project Description UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP's policy work carried out at HQ, Regional and Country Office levels, forms a contiguous spectrum of deep local knowledge to cutting-edge global perspectives and advocacy. The central purpose of the Rome Centre is to ensure the effective implementation and further development of the strategic partnership between UNDP and the government of Italy across the objectives of sustainable development and in doing so advancing the broader partnership between UNDP and G7 and G20 countries. The Rome Centre focuses on the critical policy areas of youth engagement in climate action, energy for development and climate finance. These objectives are pursued through the effective implementation of three initial main programmes: Energy for Growth in Africa Youth4Climate Platform for Investment Support and Technical Assistance (PISTA) The Energy for Growth in Africa initiative is a key part of this broader strategy, launched in collaboration with the G7 to build on the Italy-UNDP Energy Partnership initiative. This program identifies clean energy projects in Africa that face difficulties securing financing and provides support through de-risking instruments, making them more attractive to international investors. Youth4Climate promotes youth engagement in climate action, contributing to SDG13. Youth4Climate supports the implementation of youth-led and youth-inclusive solutions to environmental and climate challenges, both financially and through capacity development. The mission of the Platform for Investment Support and Technical Assistance (PISTA) is to act as a catalytic tool to support countries in translating their national climate priorities into concrete investments and implemented projects. The Rome Centre also has a broader mandate to engage with the Italian ecosystem as a whole, which involves close collaboration with key actors in the public and private sector. Scope of Work Leading the implementation of the Rome Centre communication strategy Support the UNDP Rome Centre Coordinator and programme leads in adapting the Centre's overall narrative and communication strategy according to evolving priorities and results achieved; Liaise with UNDP Rome Centre donors to ensure alignment with their branding and visibility requirements; Prepare for annual communication priorities, identifying key milestones in advance; Carry out day-to-day social media management and engagement on UNDP Rome Centre and Youth4Climate channels; Implement communication plans for individual events and opportunities, including social media, press releases, preparation of promotional materials; Contribute to relevant think pieces, impact stories, and newsletters, as relevant, typically monthly; Proposing new and innovative outreach channels relevant to UNDP Rome Centre audiences (especially youth); Coordination of consultants' work required for specific deliverables. Ensure coordination and alignment with UNDP corporate communication priorities Serve as Centre focal point on communication and knowledge sharing, including attending in-house coordination meetings; Translate corporate communication priorities, strategies and campaigns into products adapted to UNDP Rome Centre audiences and partnerships; Feed communication content, stories and results emanating from UNDP Rome Centre programmes into corporate campaigns and opportunities; Maintain UNDP Rome Centre content on corporate channels, such as the UNDP Rome Centre website and intranet space. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization. Institutional Arrangement Two positions are available under this vacancy announcement. The two Communication Analysts would be expected to work as a team, with one team member more closely following communication of the Youth4Climate initiative and the other team member focusing on the Centre's climate and energy finance work. The Communication Analysts will work under the overall supervision of the UNDP Rome Centre Coordinator. One position will be matrix supervised by the Youth4Climate Coordinator, while the other will be matrix supervised by the PISTA and Energy for Growth Team Leads. The Communication Analysts will collaborate regularly to ensure alignment across communication strategies, share insights, and align messaging strategies across programmes and avoid duplication of efforts. Expected Demonstration of Competencies Core Competencies Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination Cross-Functional & Technical competencies Thematic Area Name Definition Business Management Project Management Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals. Business Management Communication Communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels. Minimum Education Requirements Required Education, Experience, Skills and Competencies Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Communication, Business, Social Sciences, Environmental Sciences or related discipline is required; OR A first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with additional 2 years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of a Master's degree. Minimum Years Of Relevant Work Experience Minimum of 2 years (with Master's degree) or 4 years (with a Bachelor's degree) of relevant experience in communication, marketing, public relations, or similar. Required Skills At least two years of demonstrated application of communication, presentation, research, and writing skills, including experience in management of social media platforms and innovative communication tools. Proficiency with presentation tools like PowerPoint and Canva. Experience with climate communication. Experience in international or multilateral organizations. Experience working on sustainable development topics. Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section Experience with communication targeting youth. Demonstrated project management skills, including structuring of workplans to ensure timely delivery of projects. Experience in supporting an office in engaging with high-level stakeholders in the public and private sector. Experience working in the UN system. Experience working with media agencies. Experience producing visual content for social media, such as graphics or short-format video editing. Experience working on communication related to events, particularly international events on sustainable development and climate topics. Required Language (s) Fluency in English is required. Fluency in other UN languages is desired. Disclaimer Note: 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. UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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