Background
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The UNDP Seoul Policy Centre (USPC), established in 2011, represents UNDP in the Republic of Korea (ROK), works with the ROK on international development priorities, and shares development experience and technical expertise of the ROK with other countries. It is one of UNDP’s seven global policy centres. USPC works as a facilitator of innovative development cooperation for the achievement of the SDGs in four thematic areas of i) development cooperation modalities and approaches, ii) governance and gender, iii) green recovery and transition, and iv) private sector engagement and development.
Building on the unique development experience of the ROK and UNDP’s wide Global Policy Network, USPC facilitates knowledge exchanges of SDG-enabling development solutions in the above-mentioned thematic areas through its signature ‘SDG Partnership’ country-support programme and other initiatives, and brokers partnerships between the ROK and other countries to help tackle development challenges.
The Centre’s outreach and advocacy work is integral to USPC’s programme, and aims to enhance the visibility and recognition for USPC, UNDP and its work by raising awareness and promoting dialogue and cooperation on the SDGs both within and outside of the ROK, as well as within UNDP.
As such, the Outreach and Advocacy Analyst, under the direct supervision of USPC’s Communications & Partnership Specialist, and in partnership with other members of USPC and the wider UNDP, will support implementing the corporate/USPC communications strategy to ensure active awareness raising and dissemination of the Centre’s work in both Korean and English.
Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent will be working directly under the supervision of the Centre’s Communications & Partnership Specialist.
Production and analysis of USPC’s web and social media content in English and Korean
- Draft, edit and translate web content for USPC’s website and other UNDP corporate web pages;
- Draft, edit and translate social media content (e.g. Facebook, Twitter);
- Conduct regular technical review of USPC’s website (quality testing, spot-checking, language migration) via Drupal/Acquia;
- Produce regular reports on the performance of USPC’s web and social media content, and update relevant analytics mechanism as needed;
- Update internal manuals for Drupal/Acquia and web analytics tools such as Google Analytics.
Production of various knowledge products, advocacy and reporting materials
- Draft, copyedit and translate advocacy materials and publications, including brochures, PowerPoint decks and knowledge products;
- Produce and disseminate digital/multimedia outreach materials, including newsletters and videos;
- Produce and disseminate impact-centered multimedia stories documenting the outcome of USPC’s programmer activities and initiatives, with a focus on the SDG Partnerships;
- Produce reporting materials on USPC’s work programme activities and achievements for dissemination to donors and partners, and within UNDP;
- Update and maintain a digital archiving system for USPC videos, photos, publications, contact lists and other communications assets, including via USPC Youtube channel and Trello board.
Outreach support for key events and initiatives
- Promote public information campaigns on flagship events, initiatives and publications (e.g. Korea Launch of the Human Development Report);
- Draft and disseminate media outreach content, including press releases and media advisories;
- Support interview preparations, draft interview scripts and update the master media contact list as needed;
- Produce media roundups and compile relevant analytics to assess the outcome of outreach activities;
- Other support for the implementation of USPC’s communication strategy and plans;
- Supporting the daily implementation of USPC’s communications strategy and plans communications plan, internal communications SOP and other corporate and office guidelines as relate to pubic and internal outreach and advocacy.
Competencies
Core Competencies
- 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.
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies
Business Management (Cross-functional)
- Communication: Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels. Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels.
- Knowledge facilitation: Ability to animate individuals and communities of contributors to participate and share, particularly externally.
External Relations & Advocacy – General
- Public relations Ability to build and maintain an overall positive public image for the organisation, its mandate and its brand, while ensuring that individual campaigns and other communications and advocacy initiatives are supported in reaching the public.
External Relations & Advocacy – Communications
- Creative direction and copywriting: Ability to creatively communicate concepts in an engaging and simple way.
- Social Media management: Ability to represent and promote the UNDP brand in virtual communities and networks.
- Web and social media analytics: Ability to analyse and interpret data statistics to measure web and social media performance.
- 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.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in communications, media studies, journalism, marketing, public relations, international development or other relevant subjects is required.
- A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s Degree) in communications, media studies, journalism, marketing, public relations, international development or other relevant subjects with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
- Up to 2 years (with Master´s degree) or minimum 2 years (with Bachelor’s Degree) of experience supporting the production of communications materials (print and online), such as web, media, social media, publications, outreach and multimedia products.
- Prior work experience with international organizations is an strong asset.
- Experience in the usage of web and social media management tools, and audio/video/graphic production tools is an asset.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills is required.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks is required.
- Demonstrated experience in social media, media, web, multimedia production is an asset.
- Demonstrated experience in events organization is an asset.
- Demonstrated experience in drafting and editing advocacy materials and publications is an asset.
- Familiarity with UNDP is a strong asset.
- Good cultural and gender sensitivity is required.
Language Requirement:
- Excellent command of written and oral English and Korean is required.
Disclaimer
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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.
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