Job Opening ID: 20610
Location: Kathmandu, Nepal
Full/Part time: Full Time
Vacancy Type: Fixed Term
Grade: NO-B
Rotational/Non Rotational: Non-rotational
Duration: 1 year initially with possibility of extension 
Education & Work Experience: Master's Degree with 2 years of experience. 
Deadline: 27 September 2024 by 5:30 PM NPT

The Position:

The Communications Analyst will be responsible for the overall development, management and execution of the communication efforts of the Nepal CO.

You will report to the UNFPA Representative of Nepal. 

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.  UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

Under the supervision and guidance of the UNFPA Representative, the Communications Analyst will contribute to a) develop the UNFPA Nepal Communication Strategy, implement and update the Strategy as required, b) promote the work of UNFPA Nepal among partners, international community, regional and local media, c) promote internal communication in accordance with Global Communication Strategy. In order to support public advocacy efforts on priority issues that affect the lives of women, girls, and youths in Nepal, you will use communication platforms including social media and the website. You will represent UNFPA Nepal inter-agency communication and advocacy group and will contribute to the joint UN efforts in this area.

You would be responsible for:

• Under the supervision of the UNFPA Representative, the Nepal Country Office communication strategy is updated and implemented.
• Work closely with the UNFPA Country Office Programme Team and relevant partners to identify best practices and successful stories on UNFPA projects, policies and achievements in the country; proactively share the stories with Donors, APRO and the UNFPA Communication Branch as well as to national media, national and international partners.
• Draft regular media advisories, press releases for social media, advocacy materials/package and fact sheets on UNFPA work and mandate area in Nepal both in English and Nepali and ensure their wide distribution to media networks and other relevant partners.
• Draft and compile content for UNFPA CO website and ensure the website is updated on a regular basis, ensure that the design of the website is refreshed on a regular basis.
• Support the launch of the UNFPA Nepal newsletter, draft and compile its content, supervise the newsletters' layout and ensure its dissemination to UNFPA partners.
• Develop a database, including a comprehensive mailing list of media, donors, national and international development partners, and ensure its update on a regular basis.
• Organize awareness raising sessions for media introducing the organization's principal focus areas, and the country programme work in Nepal.
• Organize visibility events involving media representatives including press conferences, report launches, media breakfasts and media visits to project sites in the field.
• Develop a photo database on UNFPA supported efforts in Nepal and ensure the use of these photos for public information and advocacy products.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of UNFPA advocacy campaigns.
• Prepare talking points and information brief as required for the management of the Nepal CO.
• Monitor media coverage on UNFPA's work in Nepal.
• Participate at the UN interagency Communications Group, ensuring UNFPA communication products are of highly quality aligned with other agencies good practices.
• Ensure visibility and communication budget in all new projects submitted to donors, proactively work with UNFPA CO programme staff and develop innovative communication campaigns, strong donor visibility.
• Support optimal communication flow and coordination between the Nepal Country Office, the APRO Communication Adviser, and colleagues in the Media and Communication Branch at HQ office as required.
• Collect requested information and organize materials. This includes preparation of information and/or briefs, power-point presentations, summaries and background documentation for dissemination to the partners or media
• Enhance partnership with media, promote UNFPA work through local media and initiate informal networks with the media in support of UNFPA areas of mandate.
• Perform any other duties as requested by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  

• Advanced university degree in Media Studies, Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Political Science and other communications related fields.

Knowledge and Experience: 

• Minimum 2 Years of relevant experience preferably with some experience in an international organization.
• Excellent knowledge of media and media relations.
• Proven team player with excellent inter-personal communication skills;
• Excellent written and oral communications and editing skills both in English and Nepali is a must;
• Comprehensive understanding of Nepali media and audience contexts,
• Extensive network of Nepali media connections is highly desired,
• A thorough understanding of the UN system in general, and most particularly of UNFPA mandate, its policies and operations and current development topics and political issues;
• An ability to work well under deadline; keen understanding of the country's culture, history and political context; familiarity with or knowledge of communication approaches in strategic planning, development, execution, and M&E; computer literacy is must.
• Experience in webpage updating and in writing newsletters.

Languages: 

• Fluency in both written and spoken Nepali and English.

Required Competencies: 

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity,
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
• Embracing cultural diversity,
• Embracing change,

Core Competencies: 

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,

Functional Competencies:

• Advocacy/Advancing a policy-oriented agenda,
• Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/building strategic alliances and partnerships,
• Delivering results-based programmes,
• Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilization.

Compensation and Benefits:

 This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

Disclaimer
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How to apply
Full job description of the position can be accessed via link UNFPA External Career Site and only online applications using this link will be accepted.

Notice: There is no application, processing, or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status. UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, embracing diversity in all its forms, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities for all, including people from minority groups, persons with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ communities.

UNFPA has a zero-tolerance against Sexual exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and sexual harassment (SH). Everyone is responsible for preventing sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), and all UN personnel must adhere to the standards of conduct that preserves PSEA principles (both during work hours and outside work hours). All selected candidates will, therefore, go through a safe hiring process.

The UN is committed to ensuring inclusive and accessible participation for all, including in written tests/interviews. Please let us know, should you need reasonable accommodation for the interview/written test and we will make sure to arrange accordingly. 

*Reasonable accommodation means necessary and appropriate modifications and adjustments not imposing a disproportionate or undue burden, where needed in a particular case, to ensure to persons with disabilities the enjoyment or exercise on an equal basis with others of all human rights and fundamental freedoms (Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Article 2).