Communications, Outreach and Advocacy Analyst (Lead) at UNDP
Background
The FUNGUO Innovation Programme is a UNDP-led initiative dedicated to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Tanzania by fostering a dynamic and supportive ecosystem for impact-driven startups and innovative Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). By addressing systemic challenges within the innovation landscape, FUNGUO aims to contribute towards an enabling environment where entrepreneurs can thrive. The programme operates on the principle that supporting and scaling startups and MSMEs will drive job creation particularly for women and youth, boost income levels and contribute to sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
Brand & quality management:
- Ability to position a UNDP brand and uphold it to a high level of quality.
Multi-stakeholder engagement and funding:
- Knowledge and ability to forge multi-stakeholder partnerships and remove any obstacles to resource mobilization and multi-stakeholder funding platforms.
Communication:
- Ability to 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.
Digital asset management:
- Ability to use digital asset management (DAM) systems to effectively store, share and organize digital assets such as images, videos and other media.
UN policy knowledge – ethics:
- Knowledge and understanding of the UN Staff Regulations and Rules and other policies relating to ethics and integrity.
Innovation:
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning for Portfolios.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Mass Communication, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, Innovation & Entrepreneurship or another relevant field is required OR
- A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Required Language(s):
- English and Swahili is required.
- Knowledge of an additional UN language will be considered as an asset.
Professional Certificates:
- Any professional certification will be considered as an asset.
Equal opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.
UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.