UNDP Communications and Events Management Analyst || Apply Now |
Paid
Country: Thailand
City: Bangkok
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UNDP Communications and Events Management Analyst || Apply Now |
The Communications and Events Management Analyst will report to the Regional Youth and Civil Society Specialist with the close supervision of Regional Communications Advisor and Regional Youth Project Manager and work in close collaboration with the UNDP country offices and other key parties. The success of the project depends on the timely delivery of each component. The Analyst should ensure timely identification of potential risks and signal any delays in deliverables. The contract will be effective immediately upon signature by UNDP.
Duties and Responsibilities of Events Management
Provide support to the planning and design of internal and external communication strategies and outreach
- Implementing the communications work plan for Youth Co:Lab Project, supporting team members to achieve various components of the strategy, regularly monitoring progress and updating project team and donors on communications campaigns and activities, and closely liaising with the project co-lead to ensure synergies and the achievement of overall project goals.
- Leading and overseeing the digital media strategy, website management and management of Youth Co:Lab digital platforms, including developing and implementing a comprehensive social and digital media plan, leading the management of Youth Co:Lab social media platforms (Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube) and related online/digital presence, including the management of the website for content dissemination, amplification and digital visibility and data.
- Data collection and analysis of Youth Co:Lab communications activities and social media campaigns for relevant reporting, to discover trends, and to adapt communications and digital media strategies to plan and execute tailored campaigns based on project activities (events, dialogues, research) to maximize outreach and impact.
- Content development and dissemination to increase progamme visibility, i.e. producing newsletters, press releases, blogs, human interest stories, op-eds, and multimedia content and ensuring politically sensitive content aligned with programmatic goals.
- Regional and country office support: Ensuring quality control of communications products produced at the Regional and Country Office levels. Provide guidance and support for national communications strategies, ensuring alignment with regional objectives.
- Draft strategic positioning requests, talking points, and briefing notes for UNDP Senior Management (events, national dialogues, research, etc.), Youth Co:Lab, UNDP websites and internal and external digital platforms.
Ensure effective event management
- Engage and coordinate with stakeholders including young people, UN agencies, NGOs, civil society, government, private sector partners, and country office youth focal points to curate the agenda, delegations, and invitations.
- Support to evaluate venue options for regional events that are agreeable to both UNDP and key partners and advise on the venue’s layout, including promotional material (banners, posters) to be developed.
- Coordinate the production of the event documents (e.g. logistics note, draft participants list, event invitations, relevant background materials);
- Develop agenda for Evening events during regional events like Cultural Night and brown bag sessions.
- Coordinate with key partners on the recruitment, training and management of volunteers for the regional events.
- Collaborate with the event management teams on matters about the delivery of the regional events.
- Develop the strategy for engagement and collaboration in key regional events by the BRH Youth Unit and examine best practices in cultivating communities of practice.
Guide and support UNDP regional youth empowerment portfolio
- Support communications and media activities, tasks, and strategies related to the Regional Youth Empowerment Portfolio and its pillars, including Leaving No One Behind, UNDP Asia-Pacific, and HQ, to ensure that the communications produced are aligned with the Regional Programme objectives and contribute strategically to other regional efforts.
- Support UNDP Country Offices and UNDP Regional teams by cross-promoting their work on RBAP social media and web-based platforms.
- Support UNDP Country Offices and UNDP Regional teams in organizing, coordinating, and executing events that align with the UNDP’s strategic priorities and objectives with relevant partners.
- Support other tasks relevant to YEP-AP communications and visibility on programmatic activities as required
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Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) Organizational Communication, Social Sciences, Economics, or any other related field is required. OR
- A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas stated above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
- Applicants with master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience.
- Applicants with a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience at the national or international level in public relations, advocacy, or communications.
Communication and Campaign Development
- Prior experience related to developing communication strategies and campaigns (including monitoring and evaluation of these campaigns)
- Experience and working knowledge of communication products, writing standards and terminology of development organizations and/or the private sector.
Stakeholder Engagement and Event Management
- Experience in stakeholder engagement (working with various stakeholders for communication and event activities)
- Experience working on event management in the Asia-Pacific region.
Multimedia and Productivity Tools
- Experience in using multimedia software including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe In-Design, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Audition and Adobe Illustrator.
- Experience in using productivity platforms, including Trello, Wix, Mailchimp, Hubspot, and Sprout Social
- Experience and understanding of youth socio-economic empowerment and Leaving No One Behind principles, including in the Asia-Pacific context, is desirable.
- Experience in working with diverse teams across different countries and offices would be an asset.
- At least 2 years of experience working in youth empowerment-related work and/or creating and facilitating youth engagement activities will be an added benefit.
- Experience and knowledge of technical and research writing and disability inclusion comms is an added benefit.
- Proven track record of strong presentation skills would be a distinct advantage.
- Prior experience in development agencies is an asset.
Required languages:
- Fluency in English is required.
- Working knowledge of another UN language is an asset.
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Specifications
| Type of Opportunity | Internships |
|---|---|
| Deadline | 11 March,2025 |
| Country | Thailand |
| City | Bangkok |
| Organizer | UNDP |