Policy and Communications Analyst, Stockholm, Sweden
Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
Country: Sweden
City: Stockholm
Office: UNDP Stockholm, Sweden
Closing date: Thursday, 28 April 2022
Job Identification : 3165
Locations : Stockholm, Sweden
Posting Date : 04/21/2022, 02:06 AM
Apply Before : 04/28/2022, 03:59 AM
Job Schedule : Full time
Agency : UNDP
Grade : P2
Vacancy Type : Temporary
Practice Area : Management
Bureau : Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy
Contract Duration : 364 days
Education & Work Experience : Master’s Degree - 2 year(s) experience
Required Languages : English, Swedish
Vacancy Timeline
2 Weeks
Mobility required/no mobility
mobility required
Job Description
Background
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 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.
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Partnership and Communications Specialist, the Policy and Communications Analyst contributes to designing and implementing of advocacy strategies towards key target audiences tightly linked to UNDP program priorities; positions the organization as a leader in ways that boost demand for various service lines and increase overall business opportunities; pursuing new, innovative partnerships with new development actors, providing analysis and insights on Swedish development policy and other policy areas and supports overall resource mobilization and partnership efforts.
The Policy and Communications Analyst works in close collaboration with staff in the Nordic Representation Office, HQ, and other UNDP teams, as well as staff of other UN Agencies, Government officials, national and international media, multilateral and bilateral donors, civil society, and other key stakeholders. The Policy and Communications Analyst may supervise support staff of the Unit.
Position Purpose:
The Policy and Communications Analyst will lead efforts on partnership building and strategic communication, including strategic outreach to key target audiences such as decision-makers and the private sector.
Duties and Responsibilities
Contribute to the formulation and implementation of advocacy strategies towards key target audiences
Conduct communications needs assessments towards key target audiences, including decision-makers and the private sector
Contribute with briefing material for key events, missions, and meetings
Design advocacy strategies and projects
Coordinate, adapt and implement corporate strategies to engage key target audiences
Support, advise and contribute to Nordic advocacy and media strategies and plans towards key target audiences
Support resource mobilization and partnership efforts
Support the drafting of resource mobilization applications in order to secure external funding
Support partnership efforts with potential and existing donors as well as with other relevant actors
Support the coordination between UNDP and Government counterparts
Support communications outreach on results of key partnerships
Contribute to analysis and reporting
Contribute with timely and updated analyses of political trends affecting UNDP operations, including Swedish ODA policy
Author reports and other material to UNDP HQ
Support other UNDP Units with the latest intelligence on Swedish ODA policy and other relevant policy areas
Raise awareness and knowledge among key target audiences
Design and implement relevant learning opportunities for key target audiences, including decision-makers and the private sector
Coordinate briefings and learning opportunities for key target audiences
Coordinate annual study trips for decision-makers and other key target audiences
Facilitation of knowledge building and management
Contributes to the identification, documentation and drafting of best practices and lessons learned
Organization of training for staff as needed.
Supervisory/ Managerial Responsibilities:
The Policy and Communications Analyst may supervise support staff of the Unit.
Competencies
Core:
Achieve Results:
Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
Think Innovatively:
Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
Learn Continuously
Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
Adapt with Agility
Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
Act with Determination
Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
Engage and Partner
Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
Enable Diversity and Inclusion
Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination
People Management:
UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated site.
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies
Advocacy strategy and implementation
Ability to create and implement advocacy strategies which lead to impactful change
Media Relations
Ability to develop media relations across all aspects of media work including relationships with media and preparing media materials such as messages
Resource Mobilization
Ability to identify funding sources, match funding needs (programmes/projects/initiatives) with funding opportunities, and establish a plan to meet funding requirements
Private Sector Engagement
Ability to identify, conduct outreach, and manage relationships with the private sector
Strategic Engagement
Ability to capture and sustain attention, interest and agreement of high-level, influential policy and decision makers and secure their buy-in of high-level vision and objectives
Public Relations
Ability to build and maintain an overall positive public image for the organisation its mandate and its brand, while ensuring that individual campaigns and other communications and advocacy initiatives are supported in reaching the public
Intergovernmental affairs
Knowledge of intergovernmental bodies (General Assembly, ECOSOC, UNDESA, etc.), including respective mandates, ways of working, and negotiation processes
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Master’s degree in relevant field of international relations, development studies, social science, or related field
Experience:
Minimum 2 years of work experience required in the field of communication and advocacy with excellent understanding of Sweden’s political landscape and multilateral ODA policy agenda
Professional editing and copywriting skills, including articles, reports, social media content, press releases, briefing notes
Proven ability to work on deadline
Proven ability to successfully secure funding for communications and advocacy projects from external partners and donors
Proven ability to plan, organize and implement high-level events and trainings, including international study trips
Ability to manage Sida funded communications and advocacy projects, including monitoring and evaluation and reporting is considered an asset
Language Requirement:
Fluency in English and Swedish is required
Fluency in another UN language is an asset
Disclaimer
Important information for US Permanent Residents (‚Green Card‘ holders)
Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.
UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.
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