Job Opportunity: Communications Assistant, National UN Volunteer

Digital Communications Assistant

General
Description of assignment title
Digital Communications Assistant

Assignment country
Cameroon

Expected start date
10/09/2023

Sustainable Development Goal
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

Volunteer category
National UN Volunteer Specialist

 

 

 

Host entity
UNDP

Type
Onsite

Duration
12 months
(with possibility of extension)

Number of assignments
1

Duty stations
Yaounde

Details
Mission and objectives
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) is the United Nations’ global development network. UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results.

 

 

 

This is a critical time for the world. At UNDP, we see this period as a huge opportunity to advance the global sustainable development agenda. In September 2015, world leaders adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. UNDP is working to strengthen new frameworks for development, disaster risk reduction and climate change. We support countries’ efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, or Global Goals, which will guide global development priorities through 2030.

For several years, UNDP with the support of various donors, Japan, Germany, Sweden, the European Union has made early recovery and stabilization within communities hard hit by the crisis its priority.

More recently, UNDP has committed to implementing the regional stabilization strategy, adopted in May 2018 by the States Parties of the LCBC and endorsed by the African Union.

The socio-economic situation and the endemic unemployment of youth and women in the intervention areas call for immediate interventions to consolidate the trend towards a return and the setting in orbit of an irreversible stabilization. The implementation of such immediate actions requires the presence within the National Stabilization Window team of a Communication and Re-porting Assistant who will work under the supervision of the Project Coordinator in collaboration with the entire team based in Maroua and Yaoundé as well as with colleagues from other projects

 

 

 

Context
Cameroon has just adopted its National Development Strategy 2020-2030 (NDS30), which will be the basis for the next United Nations Development Assistance Framework. Anchored in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and committed to universality, equality, and leaving no one behind, the global UNDP vision through the Strategic Plan 2022-2025 is to help countries achieve sustainable development by advancing the eradication of poverty in all its forms and dimensions, accelerating structural transformations for sustainable development, and strengthening resilience to shocks and crises.

For the visibility of the country office and project activities carried out in the field, UNDP Cameroon is recruiting a National UN Volunteer, Digital Communication Assistant. Under the direct supervision of the Communication Analyst, he/she will work with UNDP management, members of the communication team, and program staff across the country to support the development and implementation of the CO’s Digital Communication and Social Media Strategies. S/he will employ versatile digital communications skills to scale up the visibility of UNDP’s program results and impact across the country while advocating and mobilizing stakeholders’ buy-in to the Organization’s development agenda in Cameroon.

Task description
Under the direct supervision of the Communication Analyst, the communication Assistant will:

• Support the development and implementation of engaging Digital/Social Media Communications and Advocacy Strategies and Plans.
• Support the management of the UNDP Cameroon social media accounts (content development, content posting schedule, regular engagement monitoring, and analysis).
• Support the management and regular updating of the UNDP Cameroon website.
• Regularly develop compelling multiple media content (posts, testimonies, photo exhibits, videos, podcasts, captions, etc.) and key messages and ensure their dissemination across UNDP Cameroon’s digital platforms (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Flickr).
• Regularly shoot quality pictures and videos to accompany social media posts, testimonies, and more.
• Design quality and appealing infographics, presentations, reports, and other visual corporate materials (brochures, leaflets, snapshots, newsletters, posters, etc.) for dissemination.
• Identify and leverage innovative ways and new communications tools to display and promote the work of UNDP Cameroon.
• Produce engaging videos using the latest digital technology and equipment.
• Support the development and implementation of digital campaigns, including joint UN initiatives.
• Support the development and management of a multimedia library, including pictures and videos.
• Attend conferences/events for live coverage and get quotes from stakeholders during events for social media reporting.
• Support the training of staff and partners on digital communications and advocacy for further development.
• Monitor the trends across the social media space, review best practices, and make recommendations on how to improve UNDP Cameroon’s digital platforms.
• Define KPIs, monitor and measure the digital platforms’ performances, do periodic reports, and adapt strategies to grow audiences and improve outreach results over time.
• Assist in drafting digital communications materials such as blogs and website content.
• Support knowledge management and sharing initiatives
• Provide administrative support to CO communications and advocacy activities.
• Carry out other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Results/expected outputs:

• Availability of a Digital Communications and Social Media Plan for the CO
• Quality implementation of the CO content plan/schedule
• Availability of digital content on various social platforms
• Increase in the rate of social media engagements and followers on various platforms
• Availability of infographics and multimedia materials
• Availability of social media reports
• Availability of quality pictures and videos

Eligibility criteria
Age
27 – 80

Nationality
Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

Requirements
Required experience
3 years of experience in managing a variety of social media applications (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Flickr, etc.)

• Strong experience in shooting/taking pictures and videos
• Strong experience in graphic designing and video editing
• Excellent skills in writing and reporting for social media
• Experience in the use of computer applications and software packages such as (Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut, Microsoft Suite, etc.) as well as web-based management systems.
• Knowledge of website management
• Experience in using a variety of social media monitoring tools.
• Ability to create, edit and present information in clear and presentable formats,
• Skills in using appropriate IT functionality.
• Proven ability to use professional digital platforms for creating compelling multiple media content for a variety of audiences.
• Familiarity with the UN system and/or international development would be an asset.

Area(s) of expertise
Communication, Translation and interpretation, Information technology

Driving license
–

Languages
​​English, Level: Fluent, Required
French, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in in relevant areas related to communications, eg, Digital Communications, Advertising, Online Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations

Competencies and values
​​• Professionalism
• Client-oriented
• Integrity
• Teamwork and respect for diversity
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Planning and organizing
• Communication
• Flexibility
• Creative Problem-Solving.

 

All applications must be submitted ONLINE at: 

https://app.unv.org/opportunities/1734477547383040