UNDP
Social Media and Graphic Design Analyst - Home based
UNDP, New York, New York, us, 10261
Job 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.
Job Purpose and Organizational Context
UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP's policy work carried out at HQ, Regional and Country Office levels, forms a contiguous spectrum of deep local knowledge to cutting-edge global perspectives and advocacy. In this context, UNDP invests in the Global Policy Network (GPN), a network of field-based and global technical expertise across a wide range of knowledge domains and in support of the signature solutions and organizational capabilities envisioned in the Strategic Plan.
Within the GPN, the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS) has the responsibility for developing all relevant policy and guidance to support the results of UNDP's Strategic Plan. BPPS's staff provides technical advice to Country Offices, advocates for UNDP corporate messages, represents UNDP at multi-stakeholder fora including public-private dialogues, government, and civil society dialogues, and engages in UN inter-agency coordination in specific thematic areas. BPPS works closely with UNDP's Crisis Bureau (CB) to support emergency and crisis response. BPPS ensures that issues of risk are fully integrated into UNDP's development programmes. BPPS assists UNDP and partners to achieve higher quality development results through an integrated approach that links results-based management and performance monitoring with more effective and new ways of working. BPPS supports UNDP and partners to be more innovative, knowledge and data driven including in its programme support efforts.
BPPS's Hubs on Nature, Climate, Energy and Waste, with the support of the Vertical Fund Programme Support, Oversight and Compliance Unit, works with governments, civil society, and private sector partners to integrate nature, climate, energy and waste related concerns into national and sector planning and inclusive growth policies, support country obligations under Multilateral Environmental Agreements, and oversee the implementation of the UN's largest portfolio of in-country programming on nature, climate change, energy and waste.
The UNDP Climate Hub is the arrowhead of UNDP's commitment to the "Climate Promise" that aims to support programming countries in designing and implementing pledges under the Paris Agreement, including ambitious National Determined Contributions, with climate change mitigation and adaptation interventions fully embedded in the national development planning and budgetary processes. The Climate Hub builds on UNDP's existing portfolio of over US$4 billion in country-level climate action on Climate Change Policies and Strategies, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate and Forests, covering over 142 countries, as well as on UNDP's Nature portfolio, UNDP's Sustainable Finance Hub, UNDP's Digital offer and other relevant portfolios on youth, gender, health, climate security among others.
The UNDP Climate Hub is responsible for:Thought leadership on Climate and to be the custodian of UNDP policy positions on Climate;Strategy and vision formulation;Pipeline development in coordination with the other hubs and the Vertical Fund Programme Support, Oversight and Compliance Unit;Provision of integrated policy and programme support to Country Offices;Global engagement, advocacy in collaboration with BERA;Integration across thematic areas;Strategic Partnerships development and resource mobilization;Lead and Support global flagship initiatives and partnerships on Climate;Serve as focal point with relevant UN coordination mechanisms and Conventions (UN Framework Convention on Climate Change);Cross-organization knowledge and learning; andInnovation.UNDP is recruiting a Social Media and Graphic Design Analyst to work with UNDP's Climate Hub communications team, providing support on UNDP Climate Hub social media communications and visibility needs. This role entails working in close coordination with UNDP's Climate Hub communications specialists across the Climate Hub, acting as the main focal point for the Hub's social media channels, and collaborating with the visual communications specialist on fulfilling the team's graphic design needs.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Social Media and Graphic Design Analyst will provide support on UNDP Climate Hub social media communications and visibility needs. This role entails working in close coordination with UNDP's Climate hub communications specialists across the Climate Hub, acting as the main focal point for the Hub's social media channels, and collaborating with the visual communications specialist on fulfilling the team's graphic design needs.
Act as the main focal point for UNDP Climate Hub's social media channels, working in collaboration with the other communications specialists in the UNDP Climate Hub to promote and increase the outreach of the communications products they develop;Draft, edit and post social media content, ensuring alignment with UNDP Climate Hub's communications strategy and style guidelines;Enhance the online and social media presence of UNDP Climate Hub by scheduling and maintaining a steady pipeline of content;Propose new and innovative social media content for UNDP Climate Hub's channels, based on current trends;Keep track of key international dates and establish a pipeline of topic-specific content, as needed;Manage content on different Trello boards where UNDP Climate Hub has a presence;Create monthly reports of UNDP Climate Hub's social media channels performance, highlighting good practices and results;Create and disseminate graphic design products to promote UNDP's work on a variety of digital multimedia platforms;Create video and other multimedia content when needed, and disseminate it on digital platforms;Lead or support on the design of knowledge products (reports, info briefs, one pagers) in line with UNDP and Climate Hub's branding guidelines;Collaborate with the Intelligence and Innovation pillar on promoting new reports and findings on social media channels;Manage the Flickr account of the UNDP Climate Hub, by uploading new photos on a regular basis, in line with UNDP guidelines;Contribute to the development of digital advocacy campaigns that promote UNDP Climate Hub's vision and strategic priorities to external audiences;Provide creative support during key events for the Climate Hub such as COP, Regional Climate Weeks, UNGA, and other important milestones;Coordinate closely with UNDP's BERA team to ensure linkages with UNDP corporate channels;Deliver trainings on social media best practices for colleagues working in the Climate Hub or at the regional or country levels;Collaborate with communications specialists from the Energy, Nature and Chemical Waste Hubs on setting up best practices for joint social media channels.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 Social Media and Graphic Design Analyst reports directly to the Lead Communications Specialist. S/he will be part of the larger Climate Hub.
Home based modality.
Expected duration:
1 year with possibility of extension.
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 competencies
Communications
Social media management
Ability to represent and promote the UNDP brand in virtual communities and networks
Graphic Design
Ability to communicate visually and create appealing UNDP graphic products
Web and social media analytics
Ability to analyse and interpret data and statistics to measure web and social media performance
Web production and development
Ability to design, code, develop and create a website or web page
Business Direction & Strategy
System Thinking
Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system
Business Management
Digital Awareness and Literacy
Ability and inclination to rapidly adopt new technologies, either through skillfully grasping their usage or through understanding their impact and empowering others to use them as needed
Risk Management
Ability to identify and organize action around mitigating and proactively managing risks
Minimum Qualifications
Min. Education requirements
Advanced University degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in International Relations, Environmental Studies, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Information Technology, or other closely related fields; orA first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree) in the above mentioned fields with an additional 2 years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university.Min. years of relevant work experience
Minimum 2 (two) years (with master's degree) or 4 (four) years (with bachelor's degree) of experience in a media, digital communications or other fast-paced editorial environment is required.Required skills
Experience and sound understanding and experience of digital communications in international organizations and/or non-profit organizations, particularly on social media.Experienced in drafting and editing engaging content for websites, social media, and other digital platforms.Familiarity with social media suites, tools and software, such as Hootsuite, Buffer, Canva, Mailchimp.Ability to troubleshoot technical issues on digital platforms.Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Pro.Desired skills
Experience with designing reports would be an asset.Experience with graphic design, including social media assets and infographics.Proven experience with climate or environmental work.Experience and strong understanding of the wider digital and social media landscape, and how it relates to international organizations' interest in global issues and the United Nations.Required Language(s)
Fluency in English is required.Fluency in additional UN languages will be considered an asset.
Disclaimer
Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)
Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.
UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.
Applicant information about UNDP rosters
Note: UNDP 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 at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
Non-discrimination
UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Scam warning
The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.
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.
Job Purpose and Organizational Context
UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP's policy work carried out at HQ, Regional and Country Office levels, forms a contiguous spectrum of deep local knowledge to cutting-edge global perspectives and advocacy. In this context, UNDP invests in the Global Policy Network (GPN), a network of field-based and global technical expertise across a wide range of knowledge domains and in support of the signature solutions and organizational capabilities envisioned in the Strategic Plan.
Within the GPN, the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS) has the responsibility for developing all relevant policy and guidance to support the results of UNDP's Strategic Plan. BPPS's staff provides technical advice to Country Offices, advocates for UNDP corporate messages, represents UNDP at multi-stakeholder fora including public-private dialogues, government, and civil society dialogues, and engages in UN inter-agency coordination in specific thematic areas. BPPS works closely with UNDP's Crisis Bureau (CB) to support emergency and crisis response. BPPS ensures that issues of risk are fully integrated into UNDP's development programmes. BPPS assists UNDP and partners to achieve higher quality development results through an integrated approach that links results-based management and performance monitoring with more effective and new ways of working. BPPS supports UNDP and partners to be more innovative, knowledge and data driven including in its programme support efforts.
BPPS's Hubs on Nature, Climate, Energy and Waste, with the support of the Vertical Fund Programme Support, Oversight and Compliance Unit, works with governments, civil society, and private sector partners to integrate nature, climate, energy and waste related concerns into national and sector planning and inclusive growth policies, support country obligations under Multilateral Environmental Agreements, and oversee the implementation of the UN's largest portfolio of in-country programming on nature, climate change, energy and waste.
The UNDP Climate Hub is the arrowhead of UNDP's commitment to the "Climate Promise" that aims to support programming countries in designing and implementing pledges under the Paris Agreement, including ambitious National Determined Contributions, with climate change mitigation and adaptation interventions fully embedded in the national development planning and budgetary processes. The Climate Hub builds on UNDP's existing portfolio of over US$4 billion in country-level climate action on Climate Change Policies and Strategies, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate and Forests, covering over 142 countries, as well as on UNDP's Nature portfolio, UNDP's Sustainable Finance Hub, UNDP's Digital offer and other relevant portfolios on youth, gender, health, climate security among others.
The UNDP Climate Hub is responsible for:Thought leadership on Climate and to be the custodian of UNDP policy positions on Climate;Strategy and vision formulation;Pipeline development in coordination with the other hubs and the Vertical Fund Programme Support, Oversight and Compliance Unit;Provision of integrated policy and programme support to Country Offices;Global engagement, advocacy in collaboration with BERA;Integration across thematic areas;Strategic Partnerships development and resource mobilization;Lead and Support global flagship initiatives and partnerships on Climate;Serve as focal point with relevant UN coordination mechanisms and Conventions (UN Framework Convention on Climate Change);Cross-organization knowledge and learning; andInnovation.UNDP is recruiting a Social Media and Graphic Design Analyst to work with UNDP's Climate Hub communications team, providing support on UNDP Climate Hub social media communications and visibility needs. This role entails working in close coordination with UNDP's Climate Hub communications specialists across the Climate Hub, acting as the main focal point for the Hub's social media channels, and collaborating with the visual communications specialist on fulfilling the team's graphic design needs.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Social Media and Graphic Design Analyst will provide support on UNDP Climate Hub social media communications and visibility needs. This role entails working in close coordination with UNDP's Climate hub communications specialists across the Climate Hub, acting as the main focal point for the Hub's social media channels, and collaborating with the visual communications specialist on fulfilling the team's graphic design needs.
Act as the main focal point for UNDP Climate Hub's social media channels, working in collaboration with the other communications specialists in the UNDP Climate Hub to promote and increase the outreach of the communications products they develop;Draft, edit and post social media content, ensuring alignment with UNDP Climate Hub's communications strategy and style guidelines;Enhance the online and social media presence of UNDP Climate Hub by scheduling and maintaining a steady pipeline of content;Propose new and innovative social media content for UNDP Climate Hub's channels, based on current trends;Keep track of key international dates and establish a pipeline of topic-specific content, as needed;Manage content on different Trello boards where UNDP Climate Hub has a presence;Create monthly reports of UNDP Climate Hub's social media channels performance, highlighting good practices and results;Create and disseminate graphic design products to promote UNDP's work on a variety of digital multimedia platforms;Create video and other multimedia content when needed, and disseminate it on digital platforms;Lead or support on the design of knowledge products (reports, info briefs, one pagers) in line with UNDP and Climate Hub's branding guidelines;Collaborate with the Intelligence and Innovation pillar on promoting new reports and findings on social media channels;Manage the Flickr account of the UNDP Climate Hub, by uploading new photos on a regular basis, in line with UNDP guidelines;Contribute to the development of digital advocacy campaigns that promote UNDP Climate Hub's vision and strategic priorities to external audiences;Provide creative support during key events for the Climate Hub such as COP, Regional Climate Weeks, UNGA, and other important milestones;Coordinate closely with UNDP's BERA team to ensure linkages with UNDP corporate channels;Deliver trainings on social media best practices for colleagues working in the Climate Hub or at the regional or country levels;Collaborate with communications specialists from the Energy, Nature and Chemical Waste Hubs on setting up best practices for joint social media channels.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 Social Media and Graphic Design Analyst reports directly to the Lead Communications Specialist. S/he will be part of the larger Climate Hub.
Home based modality.
Expected duration:
1 year with possibility of extension.
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 competencies
Communications
Social media management
Ability to represent and promote the UNDP brand in virtual communities and networks
Graphic Design
Ability to communicate visually and create appealing UNDP graphic products
Web and social media analytics
Ability to analyse and interpret data and statistics to measure web and social media performance
Web production and development
Ability to design, code, develop and create a website or web page
Business Direction & Strategy
System Thinking
Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system
Business Management
Digital Awareness and Literacy
Ability and inclination to rapidly adopt new technologies, either through skillfully grasping their usage or through understanding their impact and empowering others to use them as needed
Risk Management
Ability to identify and organize action around mitigating and proactively managing risks
Minimum Qualifications
Min. Education requirements
Advanced University degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in International Relations, Environmental Studies, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Information Technology, or other closely related fields; orA first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree) in the above mentioned fields with an additional 2 years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university.Min. years of relevant work experience
Minimum 2 (two) years (with master's degree) or 4 (four) years (with bachelor's degree) of experience in a media, digital communications or other fast-paced editorial environment is required.Required skills
Experience and sound understanding and experience of digital communications in international organizations and/or non-profit organizations, particularly on social media.Experienced in drafting and editing engaging content for websites, social media, and other digital platforms.Familiarity with social media suites, tools and software, such as Hootsuite, Buffer, Canva, Mailchimp.Ability to troubleshoot technical issues on digital platforms.Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Pro.Desired skills
Experience with designing reports would be an asset.Experience with graphic design, including social media assets and infographics.Proven experience with climate or environmental work.Experience and strong understanding of the wider digital and social media landscape, and how it relates to international organizations' interest in global issues and the United Nations.Required Language(s)
Fluency in English is required.Fluency in additional UN languages will be considered an asset.
Disclaimer
Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)
Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.
UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.
Applicant information about UNDP rosters
Note: UNDP 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 at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
Non-discrimination
UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Scam warning
The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.