Job Title: Communication and Advocacy Analyst
Scheme: Junior Professional Officer's Programme (JPO-P)
Recruiter: Federal Ministry of Youth Development
State: KEBBI
Agency: UNDP
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Sector of assignment: Poverty and economic issues
Country and Duty Station: New Delhi, India
Duration of assignment: One Year Renewable based on satisfactory performance
UNDP's Inclusive Growth and Poverty Reduction programme provides evidence-based policy options aimed at accelerating inclusive growth, poverty eradication and human development. It makes available targeted technical assistance in strategic policy areas, capacity development support and customized knowledge services and products based on international and national good practices. The programme focuses on policies, projects and partnerships that promote social mobilization and enhanced income opportunities for poor people living in areas that are remote, affected by left wing extremism and conflict as well as in rapidly growing urban centres. The programme promotes the participation of stakeholders, particulary those from persistently excluded groups, in policy formulation and review and helps build the capacity of organizations led by marginalized groups with the aim of promoting their visibility in policy making and helping them to better access their entitlements.
Content and methodology of supervision:
As part of the UNDP JPO programme overall framework, the JPO will benefit from the following supervision modalities:
• Structured guidance provided by the supervisor, especially in the beginning of the assignment, with the purpose of gradually increasing the responsibilities of the JPO
• Establishment of a work plan, with clear key results
• Effective supervision through knowledge sharing and performance/development feedback throughout the assignment
• Easy access to the supervisor
• Participation in Unit/Team/Office meetings to ensure integration and operational effectiveness
• Guidance and advice in relation to learning and training opportunities within the field of expertise
• Completion of the yearly UNDP Results and Competency Assessment (RCA)
• If more than one supervisor; clear agreement of the roles and responsibilities between the relevant parties
In addition, the following specific supervision arrangements will apply: The individual work plan for the JPO is located within the framework of the Poverty Unit annual work plan. The key result areas and corresponding success indicators are defined at the time of joining the Office on an annual year basis as part of the performance evaluation process. The work is reviewed weekly and quarterly under the direct supervision of the Assistant Country Director. The performance appraisal will be carried out as per standard procedures of UNDP.
Duties, Responsibilities and Output Expectations:
In the context of detailed sector of assignment, as mentioned above – the responsibilities and expectations from the JPO are:
1) Gather and review national and international data, reports, research studies, good practices and evidence from implementation of policies and programmes in the areas of inclusive growth, poverty reduction and human development. (25%)
2) Support partners to identiy and develop knowledge and advocacy instruments as well as capacity development strategies and programmes (25%)
3) Provide technical assistance in preparing policy briefs and discussion papers on emerging issues of national importance and in organizing workshops and thematic discussions. (20%)
4) Support documentation and dissemination of programme and project specific lessons and good practices among various stakeholders to ensure external visibility in line with corporate communication policies. (15%)
5) Provide inputs to up date corporate website and programme intranet. (10%)
6) Perform other related duties as required. (5%)
Qualifications and Experience:
Required Education and Work Experience:
• Master's Degree or equivalent Advanced Degree in a related field of expertise
• A minimum of two years of paid working experience in a relevant field
• Working knowledge of English
Other working knowledge language requirements, if applicable
• Age: Must not be more than 32 years on the date of application
• Information Technology skills, including word processing, database application (excel) presentation software (power point) and internet appreciation.
• An interest in adapting to varied physical environments; and a desire to work with people with different language, national and cultural backgrounds;
• Evidence of ability to think strategically, work independently and demonstrate a sense of self-assuredness.
• Respect for the UN principles of the United Nations Charter and the participating UN organization's mission statement
Other desirable education and work experience: Master's degree in Development Studies, Development Communication, Development Policy, Media and Communication or related disciplines
Core competences:
• Ethics & Values
• Working in Teams
• Communicating Information & Ideas
• Self-management & Emotional intelligence
• Decision making
Functional competences:
• Ability to translate project information and results into knowledge and advocacy products
• Demonstrates substantive and technical knowledge to meet responsibilities and posts requirements with excellence
• Generates innovative, practical solutions to challenging situations and plans and produces quality results to meet established goals
• Strong statistical and analytical skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
• Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
Training and Learning:
As part of the UNDP JPO programme overall framework, the JPO will benefit from the following training and learning opportunities:
• Participation in a two-week long Programme Policy and Operations Induction Course in New York within the first 3 to 6 months of assignment
• Use of yearly JPO duty-related travel and training allocation (DTTA)
• Other training and learning opportunities
Applicants are advised in their own interest not to give any form of gratification or inducement to any person or group of persons to assist them in the recruitment exercise.
Women and persons physically challenged are encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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