Mission and objectives
UNDP’s Country Programme in Jordan aims to enhance the nation's inclusivity and resilience to achieve national priorities aligned with the 2030 Agenda. The Jordan Country Office Program focuses on key Unit Priorities, including Governance and Peace, Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Livelihoods, Environment, Renewable Energy, Climate Change, and SDG impact.
The Country Office addresses significant development challenges, such as decentralized governance, violent extremism, institutional capacity gaps, data availability issues, water and energy scarcity, climate change, poverty, unemployment, financial literacy gaps, limited women participation, weak youth empowerment, and the impact of refugees within host communities. The Communications Unit’s role is pivotal in addressing these challenges by aligning communication strategies with Unit Priorities.
Context
The Communications Assistant will collaborate closely with the Communications Analyst to implement the corporate partnership and communications strategy. This includes designing, managing, and implementing the Country Office's communication and publication strategies to influence the development agenda and enhance public and media outreach. The Communications Analyst oversees the Communication Team, providing capacity-building on communication strategies to highlight and promote achievements.
National UN Youth Volunteers in Jordan are entitled to:
• Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) at the amount of JOD 881.33;
• Annual and learning leaves;
• Free Medical and life insurance; and
• Free access to different learning platforms.
Task description
Under the direct supervision of the Communications Analyst, the UN Volunteer will:
• Closely collaborate with the Communications team in day-to-day functions and undertake the outlined deliverables
• Coordinate with units to obtain and collate information and assist in drafting and designing perspectives.
• Manage the website and assist in content creation and maintenance across various social media platforms.
• Monitor social media and website analytics.
• Draft communication materials in English and Arabic for use across platforms.
• Maintain an up-to-date media and partners database.
• Coordinate with media and partners as required.
• Conduct media monitoring.
• Provide photography, videography, and graphic design support.
• Offer logistical support to events and initiatives, including reporting.
• Assist with day-to-day administrative and operational tasks.
• Manage UNDP Jordan’s social media presence and website.
• Support the development of UNDP Jordan’s communications and advocacy materials.
• Provide media relations support to UNDP Jordan.
• Support events and initiatives.
• Offer administrative and operational support to the Communications Unit.
• Assist with any other related duties as necessary.
Applications deadline on 17 December 2024
Skills
Eligibility criteria
Age
18 - 80
Required experience
0 - 3 years
Nationality
Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
Assignment requirements
Relevant experience
2 years
Languages
English, Level: Working knowledge, Required
Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in mass communications, journalism, or international relations, or any other relate field.
Competencies and values
• Accountability
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Creativity
• Judgement and decision-making
• Planning and organising
• Professionalism
• Self-management
Skills and experience
• Content writing experience for all media platforms: editorial, content writing and research experience focused on UN-thematic areas, published body of work including press releases, articles, blogs, infographics, newsletters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Arabic and English.
• Proven social media and social networking expertise.
• Experience with digital and online communications, including content creation and management of social media, websites and online platform management
• Fluency in using online multimedia tools including, but not limited to, Canva and Adobe Suite.
• Experience in event management.
• Experience in media relations and publicity
• Demonstrated experience and keen eye for graphic design
• Experience in outdoor and indoor photography and making basic videos and other communications content.
• Experience in administrative roles: in procurement, logistics and administration is desirable.
• Good working knowledge of information technology with experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems.
• Ability to make new and useful ideas work. Adept with complex concepts and challenges convention purposefully.
• Ability to listen, adapt, and to get things done while exercising good judgement. Meets goals and quality criteria for delivery of products and services.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of professionals towards common goals.
Area(s) of expertise
Arts and design, Communication, Community development