COMMUNICATIONS ANALYST

Communications Analyst (Open to Rwanda Nationals Only)

Job Identification:23589Posting Date:01/21/2025, 06:40 PMApply Before:02/12/2025, 06:59 AMJob Schedule:Full timeLocations:Kigali, RwandaAgency:UNDPGrade:NOBVacancy:Type Fixed TermPracticeArea:ManagementBureau:Regional Bureau for AfricaContract Duration:2 Year with Possibility for extensionEducation & Work Experience: Master's Degree - 2 year(s) experience OR Bachelor's Degree - 4 year(s) experienceRequired Languages: English and national language of the duty stationVacancy Timeline:3 WeeksMobility required: 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. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.

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.

UNDP works in nearly 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. Those priorities are part of the globally adopted 2030 Agenda or SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals). We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results.

In Rwanda, UNDP has been working as a key development partner of choice since 1977, to achieve sustainable human development in economic, social and environmental fronts. Working closely with the Government, civil society, the private sector and communities, UNDP aims to eradicate extreme poverty and reduce inequalities and exclusion to protect both people and the planet.

This job description is a direct response to UNDP’s new Country Program Document (CPD) that will run from 2025 to 2029. It is to current and future needs of the country, underpinning its advisory and programmatic offer while at the same time delivering solid implementation support. It also promotes a more collaborative approach to work across the office and with external partners. It strengthens UNDP´s role as a learning organization ‘fit-for-purpose’ to deliver on Agenda 2030. It is designed to provide the foundation for the whole public policy life cycle with a special emphasis at sub-national level that, as an engagement strategy, is expected to allow new areas of joint work and resource mobilization.

The role of the Country Office Communications Unit is to adopt UNDP’s global communication strategy to a local context and the Country Office development priorities. Through the production of high-quality communication materials and innovative use of relevantly targeted communication channels (internal and external), the communications team works collaboratively to position UNDP as a leader in the development arena, promote visibility of UNDP program outcomes/development results, mobilize support for Sustainable Development Goals in the country, and practice delivery as one UN.

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Resident Representative, the Communications Analyst participates in the implementation of the corporate partnership and communications strategy, as well as in the design, management, and implementation of the Country Office communications and publication strategies, with a focus on equipping teams to communicate, which are geared toward influencing the development agenda, promoting public and media outreach, and mobilizing political and financial support for UNDP.

The Communications Analyst maintains a working relationship with the Regional Communications Adviser. The Head Communications/ Analyst works in close collaboration with the Programme and Operations teams, staff of other UN Agencies, and the UNDP Communications Group staff (Regional Communications Adviser and HQ), ensuring the successful UNDP internal and external communication strategy implementation.

The Communications Analyst supervises the Communications Team and endeavors to facilitate and provides capacity to programme staff on communication strategies that benefit and promote their thematic interventions and activities and enhances the visibility of UNDP.

UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functi…