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Communications Specialist

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The Kuwait Integrated Environmental Information Network (KIEIN) is a national project that aims at providing decision/policy makers and planners in Kuwait with relevant and updated environmental information. KIEIN is a key tool to support the national efforts in a sustainable development program in Kuwait. KIEIN comes as the fruit of a collaboration between the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR), the Supreme Council for Planning and Development (SCPD) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).
The KIEIN project is an integrated solution to unify the different environmental data sets (either geographic or attributes) inside a comprehensive Geo-environmental database. It is currently easily accessible inside KISR. KIEIN has been developed through three phases (1994-2007).
In the upcoming phase of KIEIN, the major activities are proposed to ensure the sustainability and continuation usage of KIEIN; develop the environmental indicators; and carry out relevant spatial decision support systems (SDSS).

Objectives:

The overall responsibility of the Communication Specialist is to assist on developing awareness programmes to all stakeholders in Kuwait. The specialist will also create, implement and manage a communication strategy for KIEIN and train the communications team at KISR.

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Prepare materials and media for kick off meeting presentations in coordination with Project Management.
  2. Prepare press releases, and arrange for media interviews as appropriate.
  3. Establish and maintain social networking websites (Facebook/Twitter) to promote project.
  4. Monitor and report public feedback from social networking sites to team members.
  5. Prepare regular reports/documentation with a publicity value in English and Arabic i.e. brochures, program fact sheets etc.
  6. Develop concepts for quarterly newsletter for approval.
  7. Cultivate and maintain effective networks and working relationships with local and international media, civil society organizations and other relevant partners.
  8. Captures KIEIN results and prepares briefs and ensures media publicity for them, train the team to prepare regular press released, talking points, and Web content.
  9. Assist the KIEIN team with advocacy activities, including support to public events, launching ceremonies, field visits, and workshops.
  10. Work to improve the profile and awareness of KIEIN. This includes support and coordinate advocacy and public awareness activities.

Competencies

  • Ability to prepare press releases.
  • Ability to arrange and coordinate TV and media interviews.
  • Ability to develop, monitor and maintain social network sites for the project.
  • Ability to develop presentation media for training.
  • Ability to aid team in training, seminars, workshops, and any public outreach events.
  • Ability to work independently and as a team.
  • Maintain focus when under pressure.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to interface effectively and collaborate with peers, project personnel and all levels of management to develop solutions.
  • Take initiative and accountability for results.

Corporate Competencies:

  • Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards.
  • Adheres to the GIS Code of Ethics.
  • Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the UNDP.
  • Displays cultural, gender, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability.
  • Treats all people fairly and without favoritism.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

  • Bachelors degree in Communications, Public Relations, or other closely related field.

Work Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years experience.
  • Experience in promoting technical and/or scientific projects.
  • Demonstrated experience in communication and media relations.
  • Excellent English writing and editing skills.
  • Excellent management skills and capabilities.
  • Should have excellent personal interaction, oral and written communication skills, and be focused to appropriately identify and respond to internal project needs and facilitate the presentation of recommendations.
  • Proficient in use of typical computing software tools.

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.

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