Communications Analyst

Result of Service

The consultant shall duly and timely perform his/her obligations, under this Terms of Reference, and will work in close collaboration with the UN-Habitat’s operational and technical teams.

Work Location

Niterói (RJ), Brazil

Expected duration

Ten (10) months, with possibility of extension

Duties and Responsibilities

Background The main mandate of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is to promote sustainable development of human settlements and policies conducive to adequate housing for all. Within this framework, UN-Habitat supports central and state governments, as well as local authorities and other partners for the implementation of the Habitat Agenda, the 2030 Agenda with the Sustainable Development Goals and the New Urban Agenda.

UN-Habitat helps the urban poor by transforming cities into safer, more inclusive, compact, integrated, resilient and connected places with better opportunities where everyone can live with dignity. It works with organizations at every level, including all spheres of government, civil society, and the private sector to help build, manage, plan and finance sustainable urban development.

The Regional Office for Latin American and the Caribbean – ROLAC – is based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Agency puts emphasis in developing and managing activities in the host country. Indeed, for the past years, UN-Habitat has expanded its portfolio in Brazil by working with the three tiers of government to support the formulation and implementation of more effective, sustainable, participative, and socially fairer urban economic, social, and environmental policies.

The “Vida Nova no Morro – Supporting Sustainable Urban Development in Informal Settlements in Niterói” project is being implemented by UN-Habitat in partnership with the Municipality of Niterói, through the Municipal Secretariat of Housing and Land Regularization. The initiative aims to strengthen the Municipality’s data systems and institutional capacities to develop social housing policies responsive to the needs of vulnerable territories and populations, while promoting sustainable, inclusive, and integrated urban development through evidence-based planning, housing assessments, and community engagement in line with the Sustainable Development Goals and the New Urban Agenda.

The project proposes a set of interventions to improve housing and urban conditions in favelas and urban communities through housing mapping, community mobilization, and innovative participatory methodologies. Through these actions, the initiative seeks to reduce socio-spatial inequalities, strengthen local capacities, and support sustainable urban development that leaves no one and no territory behind.

To properly implement this project, a Communications Analyst is required.

Report to UN-Habitat Manager The Communications Analyst reports to the Head of Brazil Office, who will evaluate him/her.

Responsibilities The Communications Analyst will support the implementation of the project and its activities, with the following responsibilities:

a) Communication and outreach/advocacy strategies and plans:

• Develop and implement project-specific communication plans in line with the communication strategy of UN-Habitat Brazil.
• Implement specific communication strategies for the various stakeholders (UN agencies, partners, and local communities), according to their characteristics and specific needs, and according to the strategy defined by UN-Habitat Brazil.
• Support the organization of advocacy campaigns, events, trainings, workshops, and knowledge products.
• Prepare the project’s timeline and production schedule of communications activities.
• Support the development and implementation of the project’s visual identity, together with UN-Habitat Brazil Communications Manager, Programme Coordinator and the project’s partners, among others.
• Coordinate communication activities among project teams and the UN-Habitat Brazil communications team.
• Support cross-project communication initiatives led by the UN-Habitat Brazil communications team.
• Perform other duties which may be requested by the supervisor. b) Advocacy, launches and campaigns:
• Develop, implement, and disseminate communications products including brochures, press releases, campaigns, social media posts, audiovisual materials, and others. This work will be done in coordination with the UN-Habitat Brazil Communications Manager.
• Ensure compliance with HQ and Regional Office guidelines for branding, written and design materials. c) Outreach, media and partner relations:
• Prepare and disseminate regular information about the project to the public, partners, and beneficiaries.
• Identify local means of communication and use them to disseminate the project.
• Coordinate media requests and facilitate access to subject matter experts.
• Maintain an established network of contacts for general information sharing and remain up to date on partnership-related issues.
• Keep a regular clipping of the project’s activities.
• Provide communication coverage of project events, including photography and audiovisual documentation, when required.
• Maintain regular communication with project stakeholders and provide communication support whenever required. d) Online presence:
• Provide content and draft articles for UN-Habitat global and regional websites, as well as the UN Brazil website, based on corporate requirements and coordinate continued updating.
• Produce and publish human interest stories, coverage of events and related content to feed the web pages and social media.
• Provide content related to UN-Habitat projects for social media accounts in line with corporate social media policy.
• Manage inquiries about the project through social media platforms.
• Produce regular reports on social media and website performance indicators related to project communication activities. The consultant will be responsible for completing all courses and training activities that are indicated to him/her by his/her supervisor. The security course BSAFE, from UNDSS, is required to be accredited during the first month of employment. The consultant will be responsible for his/her own security, so the person should get familiarized with United Nations security mechanisms and comply with them according to the Framework of Accountability for the United Nations Security Management System. Outputs/Work Assignment The Communications Analyst will support the implementation of the project according to the stated responsibilities.

Qualifications/special skills

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related fields is required, or additional three (3) years of relevant experience to the post, beyond the requirement. Desirable:
• Postgraduate degree (Lato Sensu or Stricto Sensu) in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related fields is desirable. Work experience
• Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible communications experience at national or international level is required.
• Professional experience with local governments and/or civil society and advocacy initiatives is required.
• Previous experience working in the Brazilian context is required.
• Experience with alternative and participatory digital methodologies is desirable.
• Experience in media relations and in managing and producing content for social media is desirable.
• Familiarity with and interest in urban issues and urban global agenda of the Organization is desirable.
• Previous experience within the UN System is desirable. Skills
• Excellent writing and proof-reading skills in Portuguese are required.
• Good computer skills in the Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Microsoft Teams, Google (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets and Forms), and Canva is required.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, etc.) is desirable.
• Photography experience and skills in video editing and production is desirable.
• Previous experience working with the public sector and NGOs is desirable.
• Experience related to UN and/or any other international agency is desirable. Competencies
• Professionalism: Experience working in an inter-institutional environment, project management, monitoring-evaluation; approaches and strategies regarding good urban governance and local and regional development.
• Planning and organization: Professional approach to work, strong sense of responsibility, operate with minimal supervision; proven organizational skills and ability to manage a workload efficiently and within set deadlines.
• Communication: Ability to write clearly and effectively; listen to others, interpret messages correctly and respond appropriately; show openness in information sharing and keep everyone informed; solid abstract reasoning skills together with a proven capacity to write documents for diverse audiences.
• Teamwork: Ability to work with teams, demonstrate leadership, conflict management and consensus facilitation skills; ability to work in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment, and to respect diversity; sensitivity to the main streaming of vulnerability; willingness and ability to work in difficult environments. Knowledge Management
• The person must know the processes, procedures, and norms of UN-Habitat, to guarantee an adequate quality of the activities described above, following the standards of the organization.
• The person will propose formats and procedures that allow the efficient implementation of the activities related to the project development.
• The person must know the file of the Office, work with it, and ensure its proper maintenance, accessibility for all staff, and due updating.
• The person will prepare databases related to the project running.
• The person will make sure that all relevant technical information will be adequately shared with the correspondent staff.
• The person will ensure that all produced material will be fit-for-purpose and delivered, in an organized way, for posterior consultation and use of the Agency.
• The person will only share the information produced with the team agency, assuring the privacy of the content.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat, and Spanish is the working language of the Regional Office. • For the post advertised, fluency in Portuguese is required. Working knowledge of English is desirable.

Additional Information

Travel details: Applicable The consultant must be available to travel to the places related to the activities in the country, if requested by the Head of Brazil Office. Missions will be coordinated and financed by UN-Habitat, according to the United Nations travel rules and guidelines.

Contract type LICA, UNOPS Remuneration LICA 2 plus Cigna health insurance. UNOPS Salary Scale.

Notes Appointment against this post is on local basis and only nationals from Brazil or external candidates who hold a permanent visa in Brazil may apply.  The extension of this contract is subject to availability of funds and/or performance. Any contract extension is not automatic.   It is required for all the curricular information to be inserted in the system, which may take a few hours. Only complete applications in English will be considered.

   All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. Due to the volume of applications received, receipt of applications cannot be acknowledged individually. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.  Applications should be submitted through INSPIRA and must include all documents required at the system, please be ready to include the following information at the “Candidate Profile” (CP) at Inspira:

• Cover memo (maximum 1 page)
• Educational Background (incl. dates)
• Professional Experience (assignments, tasks, achievements, duration by years/ months)
• Expertise and preferences regarding location of potential assignments
• Other Experience and Expertise (e.g. Internships/ voluntary work, etc.)* * Please note that Internships, part-time and voluntary work count as 50%. In addition to it, note experience not relevant to the position will not be considered.   All applications should be submitted to: Inspira    UN-HABITAT does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. If you have any questions concerning people or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of these offices and requesting the payment of a fee, please contact: [email protected].

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