Communications Associate

Scope of Work

Support the development of engaging communication content
•   Work with the Communications Specialist, project communications experts to develop engaging and informative blogs, feature articles, impact/human interest stories and social media content.
•   Identify subjects/stories of interest pertaining to the programme’s efforts to develop communications products.  
•   Work with the Communications Specialist to conceptualize, draft and develop innovative visual assets such as infographics, animations and video clips with colleagues, vendors and partners.
•   Work with the Communication Specialist to boost the social media and online presence of UNDP Kazakhstan through engaging written and audio-visual content. 
•   Maintain regular coverage of UNDP Kazakhstan programme activities on the of the corporate website and other online platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, etc.

Support the implementation of the communications, knowledge management and visibility strategies and plans 
•   Support the development and implementation of programme-based communication and information strategies.
•   Provide technical support to the UNDP Kazakhstan Country Office team in the development and appropriate use of communication and advocacy tools (i.e. newsletter, websites, posters, brochures, pamphlets) to increase visibility of the programme. 
•   Support the research, writing, translation, design and production of communication assets, such press releases, communication reports and publications, and dissemination among partners, stakeholders and the mainstream media.
•   Support programme-related knowledge building, management and sharing activities for both external and internal audiences
•   Contribute to the creation of content for specific stakeholders, including presentation decks, photos, videos, programme briefs, webinar/event cards, etc. 
•   Assist in organizing events, webinars, launches of publications, seminars, conferences and global campaigns.

Provide support to administrative and organizational activities, related to implementation of the
CO communications and advocacy activities: 
•   Follow up on administrative and procurement processes, payments, related to the execution of the communications and advocacy activities of the CO. 
•   Assist in preparing the terms of references for the communication activities, products, etc. 
•   Manage the translation process of communication materials, terms of references, etc.
•   Work with vendors.
•   Perform other administrative duties as requested by the UNDP Kazakhstan Country Office. 
   
Institutional Arrangement

The Communications analyst develops and implements communications strategies of the country office in line with the related corporate strategies and plans under the overall guidance and direct day-to-day supervision of the Communications Specialist, with inputs from the UNDP Kazakhstan Country Office.

Competencies

Core

Achieve Results:
LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline 

Think Innovatively:
LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements

Learn Continuously:
LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback

Adapt with Agility:
LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible

Act with Determination:
LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident

Engage and Partner:
LEVEL   1:   Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships

Enable Diversity and Inclusion:
LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware   of   unconscious   bias, confront discrimination
 

Communications
Social media management
Ability to represent and promote the UNDP brand in virtual communities and networks

Business Management
Partnerships Management
Ability to 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.

General (across the functions)
Event planning and execution
Ability to plan, manage and execute of public and private events to ensure that they support and amplify individual communications and advocacy initiatives, as well as UNDP's overall brand and mandate.

Creative direction and copywriting
Ability to creatively communicate concepts in an engaging and simple way

Graphic Design
Ability to communicate visually and create appealing UNDP graphic products

Media Relations
Ability to develop media relations across all aspects of media work including relationships with media and preparing media materials such as messages
Photo
Production
Ability to create, edit, organize and coordinate photographic material
 

Min. Academic Education
Secondary Education is required. 
University Degree in Journalism, Communications, Political Sciences or related field will be given due consideration but it is not a requirement.
Min. years of relevant Work experience
6 years (with high school diploma) or 3 years (with Bachelor’s degree)  of relevant communications experience preferably providing communication packages at the national level to promote the activities of an international development organization.
Required skills and competencies
Experience in developing informative blogs, feature articles, impact/human interest stories and social media posts.
Experience in developing social media assets, designing visuals for communication purposes 
Desired additional skills and competencies
Experience in organizing events, conferences.
Knowledge of website management tools 
Required Language(s) (at working level)
Excellent written and spoken English, Kazakh and Russian