[Hiring] Communications and Research Analyst @UNDP

Role Description

The SDG Local Action project is seeking to recruit a Communications and Research Analyst to contribute to the design of contents and communications tools to highlight the role of local and regional governments in implementing Agenda 2030.

• The Analyst will support participant local and regional governments exchange on SDG implementation.
• Contribute to generating knowledge and replication of successful experiences to implement Agenda 2030 at the local level.
• Support the communication and research needs of the Mayors Challenge project.

The Communications and Research Analyst will report to the Learning and Knowledge Generation Analyst, who works home based (CET time zone).

• Support UNDP cities and their partners to generate knowledge through the exchange of experiences.
• Organize international events and elaborate policy briefs and other communication materials.
• Liaise with different UNDP project personnel globally to collect information, monitor and lessons learnt issued from the Mayors Challenge project.
• Support participant local and regional governments to communicate their stories.
• Analyze project data and provide narratives for targeted public segments.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Communications, Literature, History, Journalism, Social and Political Sciences, International Development or Urban studies is required.
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas stated above, in combination with additional 2 years of qualifying experience, will be given due consideration in lieu of master’s degree.

Requirements

• Applicants with a 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 in international development, communications or political and social issues, with at least one (1) year of experience working with urban related issues.

Desired Skills

• Proven experience in working with local governments and their associations is an asset.
• Experience working on Agenda 2030 or other UN global agendas will be an asset.
• Proven professional experience in communications, advocacy, knowledge management, or knowledge generation related to urban development issues is an asset.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and social media assets (Canva, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, Bluesky or similar) is desired.
• Proven track record of strong analytical, written, verbal, interpersonal, and intercultural communication skills is desired.

Required Language(s)

• Fluency in English and Chinese language is required.
• Working knowledge of any other UN language is an asset.

Equal opportunity

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