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Communications Associate- Digital Outreach & Engagement Wizard [NPSA-6]
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Deadline: Aug 22, 2024 Deadline for applications has passed
Location: Bangladesh
Sectors:
Job type:Contract, 12 months +
Languages:
Bangla, English
Work experience:Min 3 years
Date posted: Aug 9, 2024
Description
Background
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.
UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
UNDP Bangladesh has been a key facilitator in Bangladesh’s remarkable development story since it first arrived in 1972. Since then, UNDP has assisted Bangladesh’s progression from a war zone, beset by environmental and political instability, to an ever more dynamic, youthful, and resilient emerging economy with distinct promise. UNDP Bangladesh has been a valuable partner throughout this process, acting as an honest broker and a helpful catalyst in promoting transformational changes in the lives and livelihoods of Bangladesh’s people.
UNDP is helping Bangladesh meet its Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. The Communications team is responsible for expanding and enhancing UNDP Bangladesh visibility, online presence and promoting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Duties and Responsibilities
UNDP Bangladesh is seeking a Digital Engagement and Outreach Wizard to join the dynamic team. As a Digital Engagement and Outreach Wizard, she/he will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to enhance UNDP Bangladesh's digital presence and effectively engage with the target audience. The role will involve leveraging various digital platforms, including social media, websites, and other online channels, to promote the UNDP brand, programmes, projects, and campaigns.
The Digital Engagement and Outreach Wizard will be responsible for the following main tasks, but not limited to, under the guidance of the Head of communications:
- Lead overall digital engagement strategy and implementation to increase UNDP Bangladesh brand awareness.
- Develop and implement digital outreach strategies for external and community engagement, including government, development partners, media and mass people.
- Manage and offer assistance for digital campaigns conducted by various projects within UNDP Bangladesh.
- Create compelling content for social media posts, blogs, newsletters, and other digital channels.
- Monitor and analyse digital metrics and KPIs to optimise engagement and outreach efforts.
- Collaborate with social media influencers and goodwill ambassador to ensure wider reach.
- Identify opportunities for partnerships, collaborations, and outreach initiatives to expand the digital presence.Work with vendors and individual consultants to create digital content like reels, infographics, games etc.
- Stay up-to-date with trends and best practices in digital engagement and outreach.
- Address specific requests from the Resident Representative, Deputy Resident Representative, and cluster heads.
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Institutional Arrangement:
The incumbent will report directly to the Head of Communications.
Competencies
| Core | |
| Achieve Results: | LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline |
| Think Innovatively: | LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements |
| Learn Continuously: | LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback |
| Adapt with Agility: | LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible |
| Act with Determination: | LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident |
| Engage and Partner: | LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships |
| Enable Diversity and Inclusion: | LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination |
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:
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Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Secondary Education is required. OR
- University Degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing or related field would be given due consideration, but it is not a requirement.
Experience:
- Minimum of 6 years (with high school diploma) or 3 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant communications experience preferably providing communication packages at the national level to promote the activities of an international development organization.
Required Skills:
- Experience in the basic use of computers and relevant office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and ability to use web-based management and electronic log, file and/or scheduling systems.
Desired Skills:
- Experience in Editing and writing English/Bangla language content
- Relevant experience in Creating content using different cutting-edge technologies
- Experience in organizing events
- Experience in running social media campaigns with impact
- Experience in working with social media influencers
Language:
- Fluency in English and Bangla is required.
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