Job Title: Communications Consultant (International and Local Consultants can apply)
Job ID: 35684
Job Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Organisation: United Nations Development Programme – UNDP Nigeria
Background:
UNDP has been in Nigeria since the country became independent in 1960. UNDP provides capacity building and policy development support to the Federal Government and states drawn from the six geo-political zones in three main programme areas: Governance & Peace Building, Poverty & Strategy; and Sustainable Development.
In addition to working with federal and states government partners, UNDP also partners with other stakeholders such as donors, development partners, academia, media and Civil Society Organisations. As the lead agency of the UN Development Group, UNDP coordinates global and national efforts for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. In collaboration with national authorities, it coordinates the yearly production of Nigeria's Millennium Development Report.
Summary of Key Functions:
• UNDP positioned as a coherent, credible and trusted development partner in Nigeria by developing and implementing a well thought out communications strategy, in line with corporate guidelines.
• Success stories of UNDP Programme activities produced for publication in the Global Corporate website and Country Office Newsletter (at least two success stories per quarter).
• All communications products are well presented, results focused, informative, clear and concise.
• Propose a framework for regular contact with international and national media established and effective use of electronic social media ensured.
• CO's website updated regularly with relevant and current project-related information.
• UNDP Nigeria established as an active user of social media tools, reaching out to a wide audience.
• UNDP Nigeria fully integrated into the global UNDP communication network, taking advantage of communication resources at HQ and at the Regional Centre.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the UNDP Nigeria Country Director and in close collaboration with the partnership team, programme unit heads, the communications unit and project managers, the Communication consultant develops and implements the Country Office's Communication Strategy—based on UNDP's global communication strategy—aiming at positioning UNDP as a coherent, credible, transparent and trusted development partner.
• He/she supports the UNDP communication team in the Country Office and coordinates all outreach through regular meetings with members of the Communication Cluster—an extensive internal network of project-based communication and reporting focal points—ensuring coherent UNDP outreach to both national and international audiences.
• Works closely with the Partnerships Adviser in order to ensure synergy in donor/partner outreach and communication needs.
• Ensures that all UNDP communication products are well presented, results focused, informative, clear and concise, as well as compliant with corporate guidelines and formats.
• As a key member of the UN Communications Group, positions UNDP strategically within the UN System.
• Maintains regular contact with international and national media and proactively ensures strategic and timely outreach to media.
• Plays an instrumental role in reputation management whenever required, in close cooperation with senior management in the Country Office.
• Oversees the CO's website and makes sure it contains relevant and current project-related information.
• Ensures effective use of social media, especially Facebook and Twitter.
• Supports a close working relationship with the Regional Communication Adviser for mentoring, guidance and support to achieve key communications goals.
Impact of Results:
The key results impact positively on the execution of the CO UNDAF support to Nigeria.
Education:
• Master's degree in communications, media relations, journalism, publishing
Experience:
• 10 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in public relations, communications or advocacy. Previous experience with a multilateral or international organization is helpful but not mandatory.
• Skills in training, process facilitation, strategic planning, and partnership-building.
• Ability to prepare high quality policy briefs, newsletters, analytical reports, and technical research reflecting global good practice in democratic governance.
• Ability to work harmoniously with people from different cultural backgrounds.
• Familiarity with the communications and reporting culture and system in Nigeria.
Language:
• Strong skills in written communications in English particularly in preparing issue-based papers or reports.
• Excellent spoken English is also required.
Document to be included when submitting proposal- (All Document for submission including the financial proposal can be saved as a single file for upload)
Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:
• Proposal:
• Explaining why they are the most suitable for the work
• Provide a brief methodology on how you will approach and conduct the work (if applicable)
• (iii)Evidence of similar assignment implemented in the last 3 years
• Financial proposal
• Personal CV including past experience in similar projects with detailed contacts relating to the project and at least 3 references
Financial Proposal detailing your lump sum fee for the entire assignment All consultant must indicate the currency of their financial proposal but Local Consultants must use local currency (Naira)
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