Re-advertisement of Communications Analyst - (Open to Syrian Nationals Only)

Closing date: Thursday, 10 March 2016

Re-advertisement of Communications Analyst - (Open to Syrian Nationals Only)
Location : Damascus, SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC
Application Deadline : 10-Mar-16
Additional Category Management
Type of Contract : FTA Local
Post Level : NO-B
Languages Required : Arabic English
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 15-May-2016
Duration of Initial Contract : One year
Expected Duration of Assignment : One year
Background
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the DCD, the Communications Analyst implements the corporate communications strategy, as well as provides inputs to the design, management and implementation of the Country Office communications and publication strategies which are geared to influence the development agenda, promote public and media outreach and mobilize political and financial support for UNDP.
The Communications Analyst may supervise and lead the communications staff of the country office and maintains a regular working relationship with the Regional Communications Manager. The Communications Analyst works in close collaboration with the Management Support and Business Development, Programme and Operations teams, staff of other UN Agencies, UNDP HQs staff (Communications Office) and Government officials, international and local media, subject matter experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful UNDP communication strategy implementation.
A communications strategy tightly linked to program priorities helps position the Country Office in key development markets as a leader in ways that boost demand for various service lines and increase overall business opportunities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions

• Planning and design of internal and external strategies for communications and outreach;
• Implementation of the publications strategy and plan;
• Supervision of the design and maintenance of the UNDP web site, intranet, CO web-based knowledge management system;
• Support to business development;
• Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing;
• Effective management of the Communications Office and supervision of Communications staff.