Location: New Delhi, India
Vacancy ID: 24216
Job Schedule: Full-time
Contract Duration: 1 Year
Grade: NPSA-8
Vacancy Type: National Personnel Service Agreement
Application Deadline: March 1, 2025
About the Role
The Communications Analyst will play a critical role in supporting the UNDP India Country Office’s Communications and Partnerships team, specifically focusing on the Sustainable and Inclusive Growth portfolio. This includes projects like “Boosting Female Labor Force Participation through Strengthened Urban Care Ecosystem”. The role aims to enhance communication strategies, visibility, and outreach for the UNDP’s work in India, in alignment with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The role will involve both strategic planning and hands-on execution of communication activities, including managing digital content, media relations, knowledge sharing, and advocacy strategies. The successful candidate will work closely with UNDP’s internal teams, stakeholders, and partners to build public awareness, advocate for policy changes, and ensure the visibility of UNDP’s projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and Implement Communication and Outreach Strategy:
- Design and implement communication strategies for Boosting FLFPR and other initiatives.
- Integrate advocacy efforts and communication plans into all aspects of program planning and reporting.
- Align communication activities with UNDP’s global and country office priorities.
- Create media engagement and social media plans.
- Enhance Digital Presence:
- Develop targeted social media campaigns to raise awareness.
- Create webpages and regular project updates on the UNDP India website.
- Use digital platforms and tools to increase visibility and engagement for the projects.
- Facilitate Knowledge Management:
- Produce newsletters and knowledge products to share updates and lessons learned with stakeholders.
- Ensure high-quality content development for dissemination.
- Share best practices and lessons learned within UNDP and with external stakeholders.
- Support Business Development and Stakeholder Engagement:
- Engage media outlets to amplify the project’s reach.
- Support donor communications and reporting.
- Organize round-table discussions, press conferences, and other events to raise awareness and share progress.
Key Competencies
- Communication and Outreach Strategy: Ability to develop and implement impactful advocacy and media strategies.
- Social Media & Digital Campaigns: Skilled in digital content creation, management, and analytics.
- Knowledge Management: Ability to document and share best practices and program outcomes.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships with media, government, donors, and other partners.
- Event Management: Experience in organizing press conferences, events, and launches.
Required Skills and Experience
- Education:
- A Master’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Social Science, or related field.
- A Bachelor’s degree combined with two years of relevant professional experience may also be considered.
- Experience:
- For a Master’s degree holder: No prior professional experience required.
- For a Bachelor’s degree holder: At least 2 years of relevant experience in development communication, journalism, or public relations.
- Proven experience in media relations, strategic outreach, and public information campaigns.
- Familiarity with gender equality, inclusivity, and development sector communication is a plus.
- Experience working with international organizations, particularly in media, advocacy, or communications roles, is desirable.
- Skills:
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills in English and Hindi.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, with a keen attention to detail.
- Strong digital content creation and social media management skills.
- Competence in creating newsletters, articles, and press releases.
Additional Competencies
- Innovation and Problem-Solving: Ability to innovate within communication strategies, integrating new tools or methods where necessary.
- Decision Making: Ability to monitor and provide feedback on program outcomes and adapt communication strategies accordingly.
- Negotiation and Influence: Demonstrates diplomacy and the ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
- Adaptability: Ability to manage multiple priorities, and effectively navigate through ambiguity and changing priorities.
Why UNDP?
UNDP is dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion within its workforce, emphasizing the leave no one behind approach. As a global organization working on sustainable development goals (SDGs), UNDP encourages applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, particularly those from marginalized and underserved populations. The organization is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that supports gender equality, equal opportunities, and respect for diversity.
Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application by March 1, 2025. The recruitment process is rigorous, ensuring that selected candidates align with UNDP’s core values and ethical standards. The role offers an exciting opportunity to engage with stakeholders and make a real impact on the development agenda in India.
About UNDP
UNDP India has been operating since 1951, focusing on poverty reduction, inequality, governance, environmental protection, policy reforms, and sustainable development. Through its partnerships with national and state governments, as well as various development organizations, UNDP plays a key role in accelerating SDGs and advancing human development across the country.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to these efforts by improving communication strategies, outreach, and visibility for key projects that target gender equality, economic empowerment, and social inclusion.
