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Mission and objectives
Who we areUNDP is the UN's global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help empower people and build resilient nations. UNDP has been working in Liberia since 1977 in peace and in crisis times. UNDP is committed to helping Liberia achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS) as well as the country’s national development priorities as set out in its newest Pro-Poor Development Agenda. UNDP provides technical assistance within the framework of the UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) which is fully aligned with Liberia’s National development Agenda.What we doUNDP supports Liberia's national development agenda and works closely with national institutions and local communities to promote, advocate and contribute to good governance, peace and security. Our work focuses on engendering national initiatives and strategies that help facilitate long-term development transformation in the lives of the people of Liberia. We offer global perspectives, complementary support and ideas on strategic development projects and capacity building in continued efforts to promote and protect human rights and improve environmental management. The end result of this transformation would be a country that is characterized by peaceful and inclusive politics and diversified economy, stable institutions, enforces the laws fairly, land tenure problems have been resolved, natural resources are efficiently managed and health and education standards have reached those of other middle income countries.
Context
How and what organizations communicate has a direct bearing on how perceptions are formed. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN’s global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life.While UNDP regularly makes substantive contributions to development in Liberia —working closely with Government, donors and communities – maintaining a positive perception of UNDP and sustained interest in UNDP’s work underpins all the work of the Communications Team.Carving out a space for UNDP to be heard is a top priority. Liberia has a great number of voices to be heard, and as funding sources dwindle and dry up, it is vital that UNDP stays relevant, produces strong results, and is promoted widely and frequently. The increase in promotion positions UNDP as Liberia’s go-to development partner with a long track record of achievements.
Task description
Under the Resident Representative or his/her designated representative(s), working in close collaboration with the Communications Analyst and the programme team, the UN Volunteer Communications Officer will undertake the following tasks:Communication Support• Support research, draft, edit, design, production, Identification, and dissemination of high-quality communication documents/materials in English. eg. articles, press releases, human interest stories, fact sheets, publications, reports, features, blogs, etc.) for use by traditional and modern media, advocacy, social mobilization, resource mobilization/fundraising, as well as participate in the evaluation of their impact.• Ensure quality assurance consistency, accuracy, and ethics of all communication tools and materials (press releases, videos, social media posts, Human Interest Stories, Blog articles, Reports, etc.)• Support day-to-day communication activities, including but not limited to, contributing to outreach through organizing events/activities, prepare background communication and advocacy materials for briefings and visits of media, goodwill ambassadors, donors, national committee representatives, and other special interest groups as required.• Support planning and execution of strategic goals & events that generate public support, monitor the public perception of UNDP in Liberia, evaluate the effectiveness of advocacy and Communication systems, and recommend appropriate actions where needed to maintain a positive image for the organization,• Develop close collaboration with the media to organize and facilitate field visits to project sites, photo, video, and TV coverage to generate and maintain public interest in the work of UNDP and communicate the story suited to the relevant target audience.Online strategy support:• Support UNDP’s online/ digital communication and web content development strategy to generate national and international support. (e.g., the regular update of the UNDP Country Office Website, regular update social media channels, leading efforts to mobilize followers, improving UNDP Liberia’s presence on social media platforms, assisting in maintaining the Country office’s web photo database, etc).• Support the development and reinforcement of already existing web tools to enhance the visibility of UNDP and its partners, ensure systematic information updates, and propose content for social media platforms (photos, videos, posts, articles, etc).Advocacy support:• Provide internal office support to programme staff on the production of quality advocacy, information, and communication materials to strengthen the visibility of projects. (E.g., one-pagers, policy briefs, summaries, branding, etc).• Support global/national UNDP/UN /UNCG advocacy activities- Eg. planning UN Day events, High-level visits, supporting the preparation and dissemination of information materials, and necessary logistic arrangements for strategic activities.• Take responsibility where required to adapt and disseminate advocacy materials from the Country Office, NY HQ, Geneva HQ, and Regional Office to target audiences, as necessary; identify the need for additional materials/activities, and publications to advocate and promote organizational goals within the country.• Develop partnerships with individuals, groups, and organizations whose support is essential to the achievement of advocacy and communication objectives and strengthen their capacity through appropriate advocacy and communication training, and access to updated information, supplies, and equipment through experience-sharing.
