Communication and Documentation Officer - LoGoPro

UNDP has launched a project aimed at supporting the implementation of capacity development interventions, especially, rendering support to strengthen the District and Divisional Secretariats to function as nodal agencies for planning, coordination, management of the recovery process and future development. It is also hoped that assistance to Grama Niladhari Divisions will be a catalyst to service delivery at the local level and play a vital role in assessing community needs, coordinating actors at the local level and translating recovery policies into action on the ground. Furthermore, it is envisaged to promote an enabling environment for the emergence of community organizations viz., rural development societies, agricultural cooperatives and women’s groups. By investing in grassroots capacities, UNDP will enable affected communities to address both their immediate and longer-term needs and social/economic vulnerabilities, thus building community resilience that would safeguard them against future disasters as well. The Communication and Documentation Assistant should ideally be a strong individual with a history of high level experience in social mobilization, written and oral communication.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop a Communication Strategy and Communication Plan including an annual work plan and budget following Project Monitoring Unit (PMU) needs and requirements in the area of Communications, Public Relations and Advocacy; Ensure coherency of all PMU communication efforts and establish a communication network with all relevant partners and allies; Work closely with the project staff in the districts regarding public relations and communications aspects of LoGoPro initiatives and activities; Identification of innovative communication, public relations and advocacy opportunities; Involvement in the production/preparation of project related communication materials, fact sheets and reports; Cooperate closely with LoGoPro projects in organizing conferences, meetings, workshops and other events as required; Support on organizing events; Preparation of reports and case studies and other documents if and when required.

Competencies

Excellent report writing skills, Interpersonal skills and communication skills; Strong networking skills; Ability to identify key strategic issues, risk and opportunities; Ability to work in a team, while being an active and interactive team leader; Proven ability to handle information in a concise and cohesive manner; Ability to interact effectively with senior officials of Government, the international community, civil society organizations and other stakeholders; Ability to work in a multi-cultural/multi-disciplinary team; Computer literacy.

Required Skills and Experience

Education: Secondary education in the field of communications, public relations or journalism. Experience: A minimum of 5 years relevant work experience. Experience in publications would be an added advantage; Work experience with an International Organization an asset. Language: Good written and oral communication skills in English and Knowledge in Tamil and/ or Sinhala.

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.

Communication and Documentation Officer - LoGoPro