Associé(e) en Communication, Sensibilisation et Engagement Communautaire
Organizational Context
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN's lead agency for international development, working in 170 countries to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality. The UNDP Sub-Regional Hub for West and Central Africa (WACA), based in Dakar, Senegal, focuses on strengthening resilience and sustainable development in the Sahel and WACA region. It supports 24 UNDP Country Offices and facilitates partnerships across key areas including governance, youth, renewable energy, climate action, and livelihoods.
Job Purpose
This assignment supports the UNDP Senegal Country Office within the framework of the "Extractive Resources Governance, Access to Rights and Peace (GRAP)" project in the Kédougou region. The role aims to enhance responsible governance of the extractive sector through a human rights-based approach, focusing on access to justice, conflict prevention, and environmental protection. The volunteer will contribute to strengthening community awareness of their rights, promoting recourse mechanisms, fostering dialogue among stakeholders, and improving the participation of women, youth, and vulnerable groups in the governance of the extractive sector.
Responsibilities
The UN Volunteer will support the implementation of the GRAP project by strengthening community information on rights, promoting recourse mechanisms, and fostering dialogue between stakeholders. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing communication and awareness plans, creating and adapting information materials on human rights, environmental rights, and access to justice. The volunteer will also contribute to disseminating project messages through various channels, supporting information campaigns for communities affected by mining, and producing communication content showcasing project results. Additionally, the role involves supporting community consultations, facilitating dialogue, and promoting the participation of women, youth, and vulnerable groups. The volunteer will also assist in conflict prevention initiatives, support civil society organizations, and contribute to data collection, monitoring, and reporting on community engagement and social inclusion indicators. Coordination with local partners, integration of gender and youth approaches, and adherence to UN values are also essential.
Work Experience
No experience is required for this specific role. However, two years of relevant experience is desirable, particularly in development communication and social change, community mobilization, citizen engagement, participatory facilitation, multi-stakeholder dialogue, and social cohesion. Experience in designing and disseminating information materials, digital communication, data collection, activity monitoring, reporting, and coordinating with civil society and community actors is also beneficial. Familiarity with human rights promotion, access to recourse, gender integration, and the 'leave no one behind' principle is advantageous.
Skills
Key skills include development communication, community mobilization, citizen engagement, participatory facilitation, multi-stakeholder dialogue, social cohesion, digital communication, data collection, reporting, and project documentation. Excellent oral and written communication abilities, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and the capacity to work in multicultural environments with diverse communities are essential. The ability to work autonomously in the field and build trust with local stakeholders is also important. Expertise in administration, community development, and energy is listed as an area of expertise.