What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Analyst for Data position at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)?
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.
At UNDP (United Nations Development Programme), we are on a mission to end poverty, build democratic governance, rule of law, and inclusive institutions around the world. UNDP is the United Nations' global sustainable development organization working across 170 countries with 17,000 staff.
Digital technology is one of the most fundamental drivers of changes this century. Digital not only provides new opportunities and challenges for development, but it is also fundamentally changing the context in which development is taking place. Since the launch of its first Digital Strategy in 2019, UNDP has been on an ambitious transformation journey to harness the potential of digital technology for development. We are now in the next phase of our digital transformation, implementing the UNDP Digital Strategy 2022-2025, which puts forth a vision to create a world in which digital is an empowering force for people and planet.
The Chief Digital Office at UNDP is leading this effort with the goal of embedding digital technology in the development projects that we implement, supporting government partners to build inclusive digital eco-systems, and transforming the organization internally to enable these changes.
Project Description
The Data to Policy project is designed to enhance the capacity of governments to harness data for informed policy and decision-making. Recognizing that data-informed policies are crucial for effectiveness, inclusivity, and sustainability, the project aims to make governments and societies more agile and prepared. As the volume of data continues to grow, many countries struggle to manage and leverage this resource effectively. This project addresses the urgent need for robust, needs-driven data collaboration and governance with a focus on people-centred approaches.
Central to the initiative is the Data to Policy Navigator (a comprehensive tool crafted to help government executives and policymakers understand and apply the principles of data-driven decision-making) and the Data to Policy Network (a peer-to-peer learning environment among policymakers).
The Communications Analyst for Data will be providing communications and advocacy support for the Data to Policy project.
Duties And Responsibilities
The Communications Analyst for Data will be responsible for the following duties:
Institutional Arrangement
The Communications Analyst for Data will report directly to the Digital Transformation Communications and Advocacy Manager within the Chief Digital Office and will have a matrix reporting line to the Data Lead.
Competencies
Core Competencies
Digital – Co-creation: Ability to design and facilitate a process that enables a diverse group of stakeholders to solve a common problem, develop a practice, or create knowledge together. Ability to embrace diversity, work with a diverse group of stakeholders understand their interests, perspectives and views and tap into them as a source for creativity. Ability to facilitate processes and create conditions that are open for diverse inputs, stimulate collaboration and sharing.
Digital – Storytelling: Ability to empathise with people's perceptions, motivations, feelings and mental models and craft narratives to build an emotive argument for change accordingly. Ability to present data, insights or information in compelling ways to mobilise resources, talent or action. Ability to choose media and channels that is fit for purpose to reach specific target audiences.
Digital – Digital ecosystems: Knowledge of how they work, understanding of the opportunities and challenges for governments and society.
Communications – Digital strategy: Ability to plan the use of resources through digital channels to reach and engage target audiences effectively and to achieve particular objectives.
Business Management – Project management: Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals.
Business Management – Partnerships management: Build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies
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
Required Skills And Experience
Mininum education requirements:
How To Apply
The following documents shall be required from the applicants:
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.
Applicant Information About UNDP Rosters
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.
Non-discrimination
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.
UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Scam warning
The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.
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.
At UNDP (United Nations Development Programme), we are on a mission to end poverty, build democratic governance, rule of law, and inclusive institutions around the world. UNDP is the United Nations' global sustainable development organization working across 170 countries with 17,000 staff.
Digital technology is one of the most fundamental drivers of changes this century. Digital not only provides new opportunities and challenges for development, but it is also fundamentally changing the context in which development is taking place. Since the launch of its first Digital Strategy in 2019, UNDP has been on an ambitious transformation journey to harness the potential of digital technology for development. We are now in the next phase of our digital transformation, implementing the UNDP Digital Strategy 2022-2025, which puts forth a vision to create a world in which digital is an empowering force for people and planet.
The Chief Digital Office at UNDP is leading this effort with the goal of embedding digital technology in the development projects that we implement, supporting government partners to build inclusive digital eco-systems, and transforming the organization internally to enable these changes.
Project Description
The Data to Policy project is designed to enhance the capacity of governments to harness data for informed policy and decision-making. Recognizing that data-informed policies are crucial for effectiveness, inclusivity, and sustainability, the project aims to make governments and societies more agile and prepared. As the volume of data continues to grow, many countries struggle to manage and leverage this resource effectively. This project addresses the urgent need for robust, needs-driven data collaboration and governance with a focus on people-centred approaches.
Central to the initiative is the Data to Policy Navigator (a comprehensive tool crafted to help government executives and policymakers understand and apply the principles of data-driven decision-making) and the Data to Policy Network (a peer-to-peer learning environment among policymakers).
The Communications Analyst for Data will be providing communications and advocacy support for the Data to Policy project.
Duties And Responsibilities
The Communications Analyst for Data will be responsible for the following duties:
- Design, assess and update communications/advocacy strategy documents on data to policy, data governance and related data work, including refining key objectives, target audiences, and channels, as well as outlining work plans with a list of public-facing outputs.
- Draft and coordinate the publication of thought pieces on data-informed policymaking, data governance and related data topics, which may include blogs, press releases, and news articles
- Draft, review and copy edit content for knowledge assets and public-facing collaterals, such as policy briefs, use cases, communiques, website, digital community exchanges, newsletters, and presentations.
- Support the planning, team participation and/or execution of virtual sessions for the Data to Policy Network and data related online and offline events/campaigns, which includes liaising with various stakeholders, developing assets and providing strategic feedback to the broader communications delivery team.
- Update and maintain information management tools and resources (such as work pipelines and content posting calendars) and participate in weekly and ad hoc meetings with the Data to Policy team and stakeholders to ensure alignment on communications engagement and outputs.
Institutional Arrangement
The Communications Analyst for Data will report directly to the Digital Transformation Communications and Advocacy Manager within the Chief Digital Office and will have a matrix reporting line to the Data Lead.
Competencies
Core Competencies
- Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
- Think Innovatively: LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking
- Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
- Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change process
- Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
- Engage and Partner: LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build/maintain coalitions/partnerships
- Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination
Digital – Co-creation: Ability to design and facilitate a process that enables a diverse group of stakeholders to solve a common problem, develop a practice, or create knowledge together. Ability to embrace diversity, work with a diverse group of stakeholders understand their interests, perspectives and views and tap into them as a source for creativity. Ability to facilitate processes and create conditions that are open for diverse inputs, stimulate collaboration and sharing.
Digital – Storytelling: Ability to empathise with people's perceptions, motivations, feelings and mental models and craft narratives to build an emotive argument for change accordingly. Ability to present data, insights or information in compelling ways to mobilise resources, talent or action. Ability to choose media and channels that is fit for purpose to reach specific target audiences.
Digital – Digital ecosystems: Knowledge of how they work, understanding of the opportunities and challenges for governments and society.
Communications – Digital strategy: Ability to plan the use of resources through digital channels to reach and engage target audiences effectively and to achieve particular objectives.
Business Management – Project management: Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals.
Business Management – Partnerships management: Build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies
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
Required Skills And Experience
Mininum education requirements:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Communications, Media, Journalism, International Relations, or a related field is required, OR
- A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas stated above in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- A minimum of 2 years (with master’s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of experience in communications is required.
- Demonstrated experience in project management.
- Demonstrated experience in designing or implementing a communications strategy.
- Demonstrated experience drafting thought pieces and/or blogs, press releases, or newsletters.
- Demonstrated experience with editorial and multimedia production.
- Demonstrated understanding of data and/or digital innovation.
- Experience engaging with multiple diverse stakeholders.
- Experience working with the UN or other large scale development organizations.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish), or a local language, is advantageous.
How To Apply
The following documents shall be required from the applicants:
- Personal CV or P11, indicating all past positions held and their main underlying functions, their durations (month/year), the qualifications, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate, and at least three (3) the most recent professional references of previous supervisors. References may also include peers.
- A cover letter (maximum length: 1 page) indicating why the candidate considers themselves to be suitable for the position.
- Managers may ask (ad hoc) for any other materials relevant to pre-assessing the relevance of their experience, such as reports, presentations, publications, campaigns or other materials.
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.
Applicant Information About UNDP Rosters
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.
Non-discrimination
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.
UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Scam warning
The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.
