UNDP Chief Communications Advisor
“UNDP partners with people at all levels of society to help build nations that can withstand crisis, and drive and sustain the kind of growth that improves the quality of life for everyone. On the ground in 177 countries and territories, UNDP offers global perspective and local insight to help empower lives and build resilient nations.” Organizational Context: Indonesia is one of the world’s largest emitters of CO2 and especially in terms of emissions originating from “agriculture, forestry and other land use.” Over the past five years, Indonesia’s annual deforestation rate has averaged around 1 million hectares, which contributes a significant amount to Indonesia’s estimated annual emissions. Over a third of Indonesia’s emissions are caused by the burning and oxidation of peat soils. Roughly half of Indonesia’s peat forests have been drained for logging and about one quarter cleared for agriculture and pulpwood. A significant proportion of the remaining peat forests are classified as areas where planned deforestation can and – barring strategic interventions – will take place. Clearing and draining of remaining peat forests would likely increase Indonesia’s annual CO2 emissions significantly. On May 26, 2010 the Governments of Indonesia and Government of the Kingdom of Norway signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to establish a Partnership for REDD+ (reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation) to tackle greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation and forest and peat land degradation. As part of the partnership Norway has the intention to contribute to Indonesia’s REDD+ efforts in the order of magnitude of USD 1 billion. The actual funds will be delivered based on agreed upon and verified deliverables, and be deployed towards contributions to Indonesia’s low carbon development efforts, capacity building and REDD+ preparation measures. Oversight of the Partnership will be conducted by a Joint Consultation Group (JCG) comprised of high-level representatives from both the Indonesian and Norwegian governments, with support from a Technical Working Group. The REDD+ Task Force that was initially set up in 2010 was reconstituted in September 2011 by the President of Indonesia. Under the reconfigured Task Force, several working groups including the Communications Working Group have been set up to pursue the acievement of the objectives set out in the Presidential Decree No. 25 of 2011. The Chief Communications Advisor will work under the direct guidance of the Leadership of National Programme Director of the Indonesia REDD+ Project and in close collaboration with the UNDP Team Leader Environment Unit. The Chief Communications Advisor advises and supports the corporate communications strategy, leads the working group on communications with a view to design, manage and facilitate the implementation of the National REDD+ Task Force communications and publication strategies with a view to influence the development agenda, to promote public and media outreach and to mobilize political and financial support for REDD+ in Indonesia. The Chief Communications Advisor works closely with the PR and Communications consultants. The Chief Communications Advisor also works in close collaboration with the other working groups set up by the Chair of the REDD+ Task Force (Satgas), the Programme and Operations teams, Government officials, international and local media, subject matter experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful REDD+ communication strategy implementation. The post will require a unique combination of senior level advisory functions and the highest professional caliber with experience in managing complex portfolios. The size of project which significantly impacts the positioning UNDP and the UN system in the context of Indonesia’s multi-billion dollar REDD+ agenda will justify the need of candidate with a unique combination of skills, experience and professional qualifications.
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Duties and Responsibilities | |
Summary of Key Functions:
Leads the Communications Working Group and ensures planning and design of internal and external strategies for communications and outreach in partnership with the PR/Com consulting firm focusing on achievement of the following results:
Ensures elaboration and implementation of the Satgas publications strategy and plan in partnership with the PR/Com consulting firm focusing on the achievement of the following results:
Supervises the design and maintenance of the Satgas web site, intranet, web-based knowledge management system focusing on achievement of the following results:
Supports the business development focusing on achievement of the following results: Launches and campaigns
Outreach
Public information:
Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:
Ensures facilitation of the Communication Strategy, including preparation of the workplan in consultation with the NPD and the Chair of the Satgas:
Impact of Results: The key results have an impact on creation of effective communications and dissemination of information on REDD+ in Indonesia. The incumbent will be expected to provide sound advice and services in dealing with substantive matters concerning communications, effective development and implementation of creative approach to major communications campaigns as well as effective design and delivery of information regarding project in accordance with overall objectives and policies. In particular, the key results have an impact on implementation of Satgas communications and publication strategies, as well as reaching resource mobilization targets. UNDP Indonesia in particular identifies increasing need to have more experts who can provide strategic communication advisory services. Communications becomes a strong component of business development in support to the programme country. The key results ultimately will have an impact on implementation of National REDD+ Programme and upholding the organization’s reputation as a preferred partner of the Government in the area of REDD+ and Green Economy Transformation in Indonesia.
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Competencies | |
Competencies and Critical Success Factors:
Advocacy/Advancing a Policy-Oriented Agenda: analysis and creation of messages and strategies
Building Strategic Partnerships: Identifying and building partnerships
Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing: Developing tools and mechanisms
Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of the subject-matter
Creating Visibility for Satgas/Supporting Satgas’s Capacity to Advocate: Developing promotional projects and organizational messages
Global Leadership and Advocacy for Satgas’s Goals: Analysis and creation of messages and strategies
Conceptual Innovation in the Provision of Technical Expertise: Developing innovative and creative approaches
Client Orientation: Contributing to positive outcomes for the client
Core Competencies:
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Required Skills and Experience | |
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ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE P11 FORM AND SUBMIT AS PART OF THEIR APPLICATION. Click here to down load the form http://www.undp.or.id/p11/P11-UNDP.doc Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
UNDP Indonesia reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.? We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP Indonesia at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and education requirements. | |
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UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. |
Chief Communications Advisor
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