Communication Associate

UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet.

UNDP invests in improving access to rights and services through strengthening effective, inclusive and accountable governing institutions, promoting a transparent, gender-sensitive and digitalized public administration with innovative solutions.  UNDP focuses on the advancement rule of law and access to justice and facilitates people’s meaningful participation – in particular, women and youth - in decision-making to promote equality and social cohesion at local level.

As the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), UNDP serves as the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System.  UNDP’s policy work carried out at HQ, Regional and Country Office levels offers a spectrum of deep local knowledge to cutting-edge global perspectives and advocacy.

Under the broader framework of the SDGs and in line with the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), the UNDP work in Suriname focuses on three areas as per the CPD 2022-2026: i) democratic governance, ii) social development and iii) environment, climate change and natural resource management. Gender equality and digital transformation are cross cutting priorities in all interventions. Annually, UNDP delivers over 4m$ in development projects.

UNDP Suriname has close cooperation with the vertical funds (GEF), the EU, UN SDG Fund, bilateral partners as well as regional and global organizations and international financial institutions. UNDP also works with various civil society groups, academia and private sector organizations to advance the national development agenda and the SDGs.

The role of the Country Office Communications Associate is to adapt UNDP’s global and regional communication strategies to a local context and the Country Office development priorities. Through the production of high-quality communication materials and innovative use of relevantly targeted communication channels (internal and external), the Communications Associate works collaboratively with all teams in the Country Office to position UNDP as a leader in the development arena, promote visibility of UNDP programme outcomes/development results, mobilize support for Sustainable Development Goals in the country, and practice delivery as one UN. 

Scope of Work 

The Communications Associate works in close collaboration with the CO Programme, Operations and project teams, staff of other UN Agencies, UNDP Communications Regional and HQ staff, government officials, national and international media, donors and civil society. The Communications Associate promotes a client-oriented approach in UNDP. 

1.Support the implementation of internal and external communication and outreach strategies in the country office.

• Provide support for the country office communication needs assessments (e.g., projects, country program, and corporate change initiatives).
• Provide support to UNDP projects and programme in implementing the country office communication action plan. 
• Gather information from different programmes and projects to share with Communication Analysts and Specialist and to archive for future use in communication activities. 
• Maintain an information database and photo library that includes reviewing and identifying reference materials for retention.

2. Support the implementation of the country office publication strategy and plan.

• Coordinate with projects and programmes to identify leads for different communication publications. 
• Provide support to translate, edit and proofread different articles and content. 
• Supervise publications dissemination that includes maintaining contact with printers and other suppliers to ensure both production and dissemination of publications.
• Provide support to the effective monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on progress of project implementation.

3. Support application of corporate guidelines for any digital content included on country office website, intranet and social media. 

• Assist in updating CO website in line with corporate guidelines.
• Design content for website and social media in line corporate guidelines.

4. Assist Communications unit in knowledge management and dissemination. 

• Compile knowledge products from programme/projects and ensure they are properly archived
• Upload content on Internal database and website.
•  Work with suppliers/vendors as and when necessary, 

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of  the Office and the Organisation.

    Institutional Arrangement: 

The Communication Associate works under the general supervision of the Deputy Resident Representative/Head of Office and collaborates closely with the Team Leaders and Project Managers and all other CO units.

 Competencies

Minimum Qualifications of the Successful NPSA

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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. 

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