Communication and Reporting Analyst
Organizational Context
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is a global network dedicated to helping countries build better lives by connecting them with knowledge, experience, and resources. This role is part of the Strategy, Management, and Operations department in Nepal, with potential placement in Kathmandu or provincial offices. The position operates within a tiered recruitment process.
Job Purpose
The Communications and Reporting Analyst is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive communications and visibility strategy for a Nepal-based project. This role aims to effectively showcase project results, innovations, and lessons learned to national and international stakeholders. Key contributions include creating communication materials, managing outreach, ensuring alignment with UNDP and donor branding, documenting achievements, producing multimedia content, strengthening media and partner networks, and supporting advocacy and knowledge exchange at various levels. The analyst will also ensure the integration of Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI) principles and collect data to inform inclusive programming.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a project communication strategy aligned with UNDP standards, ensuring GESI and safeguards integration. Produce high-quality communication materials such as press releases, newsletters, infographics, reports, case studies, photo essays, and videos, adhering to UN guidelines. Maintain a digital library of media and knowledge products, tracking outputs and engagement. Provide regular updates for project progress reports and recommend strategies to enhance visibility and impact. Establish and maintain relationships with media, journalists, and influencers to promote project outcomes and facilitate media coverage of key events. Provide technical guidance on gender and social inclusion approaches. Document project progress, achievements, and lessons learned, translating technical findings into accessible knowledge products for diverse audiences. Support South-South exchanges and contribute to UNDP/donor platforms. Organize outreach and advocacy activities, including public events and workshops, and provide communication support for donor engagement and stakeholder consultations. Collaborate with UNDP, government counterparts, and partners to ensure consistent messaging and support resource mobilization through compelling content.
Work Experience
Applicants with a Master's degree are not required to have professional work experience. Applicants with a Bachelor's degree must have a minimum of two years of relevant experience in communication and reporting. Desired experience includes MS Office, design/multimedia tools, developing communication strategies for development projects, working with UNDP or donor-funded projects, managing social media, government communication processes, knowledge management, South-South cooperation, and gender/social inclusion advocacy.
Skills
Core Competencies: Achieve Results, Think Innovatively, Learn Continuously, Adapt with Agility, Act with Determination, Engage and Partner, Enable Diversity and Inclusion. Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies: Partnerships Management, Communication (written, verbal, internal/external, media, social media), Behaviour Change Communication/Communication for Development, Data Storytelling and Communications, Multimedia Production, Innovation for Gender Equality, Inclusive Growth, Social Inclusion.