UNDP in partnership with Directorate of Projects (DOP) FATA is supporting Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Unit (RRU) technically and financially under the UNDP FATA Transition and Recovery Program.
CVs/Applications are invited from suitable candidates having domicile of FATA/ Khyber Pukhtunkhwa for the following short term positions on fixed pay, initially for the period of six months extendable subject to the performance and availability of funds. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. The position will be based in Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Unit (RRU) FATA.
Kindly note that only online applications will be accepted.
UNDP being the funding agency, will handle the recruitment process for the position advertised.
Qualification/Experience:
- University degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication,
- analytical and report development skills.
- Command on English and Urdu language is essential.
- Good public and media relations will be considered an asset.
- Travel, field monitor and manage data collection from the target areas is required.
Job Description:
- Develop, maintain and update the advocacy and communication strategy and associated work plan. Strategy and work plan include: an environmental and stakeholder assessment; objectives; target audiences; messages and media mix; resources; specific actions, activities and products; monitoring and evaluation of impact; success and opportunity for improvement.
- Develop, maintain and update media relations contact list/database.
- Establish, document, review and refine process of communicating with media contacts, including press conferences and events, issuing of media materials etc.
- Ensure rapid and accurate information dissemination to the media, National Committees, NGOs, the field and other appropriate audiences.
- Identify, develop, distribute and evaluate variety of media materials in multiple, appropriate formats (Press releases, feature stories etc). Ensure or enhance the quality, appropriateness of specific communication materials, activities, processes and messages transmitted to the press, partners and public.
- Monitor and evaluate the use and effectiveness of media materials and share results and findings.
- Help establish, document, review and refine process of working collaboratively with partners, including meetings, joint projects, information sharing etc.
- Develop a work plan for communication activities, monitor compliance and provide support and guidance to ensure objectives are met.
- Ensure communication effectiveness, efficiency and delivery as well as a rigorous and transparent approach to planning, monitoring and evaluation.
- Conduct timely and accurate monitoring and evaluation activities to ensure the communications objectives are met and the strategy is effective.
- Undertake lessons learned review of successful and unsuccessful communication experiences and share observations/findings with relevant stake holders so that best practices benefit R&R strategy communication work.
Languages:
Higher level of professional fluency in Written and Spoken English.
Domicile:
KP/FATA