Communications Analyst

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Communications and Partnerships and in close collaboration with the National Program Manager and Head - Sustainable and Inclusive Growth Unit the incumbent will support the development and implementation of the communications and advocacy strategies and workplan to increase the reach, advocacy and engagement with key partners, beneficiaries, media, and the public to leverage support, commitment, and resources for UNDP in India. Duties and Responsibilities The communication Analyst will be responsible for leading all communication, branding and enhanced visibility of the Sustainable and Inclusive Growth Unit projects with specific focus on "Boosting Female Labour Force Participation through Strengthened Urban Childcare". 1. Develop and implement communications and outreach strategy – internal and external – for the projects: Draft and finalize communications and outreach strategies for Boosting FLFPR through strengthened Urban Care Ecosystem aligned to the organizational priorities and initiatives across India; Integrate advocacy and communication strategies into all aspects of programme planning and reporting; Provide strategic direction for SIG projects communications by designing and implementing communication work plan and guidelines, social media strategy and media engagement plans; Ensure alignment of communication activities with priorities of UNDP global and country office, and in sync with the corporate calendar of events. 2. Build strong digital presence for the programme/s: Develop social media campaigns to further promote the programme and ensure development and dissemination of regular updates on UNDP India's digital and social media platforms; Create webpages and project updates for the UNDP India website on a regular basis; Explore digital tools and platforms to increase visibility for the project, donors, partners and UNDP India. 3. Facilitate knowledge building and management: Draft and finalize newsletters and other multi-touch communications products to generate awareness of programme objectives and to share updates with beneficiaries and other local stakeholders; Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme goals and activities; Prepare and produce newsletters for dissemination to key stakeholders, partners, the private sector and civil society; Ensure quality assurance for high-quality knowledge products and develop dissemination plans; Contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice including corporate communications repositories. 4. Supports the business development and knowledge sharing for the CO/portfolio: Facilitate knowledge building and management focusing on project's best practices, lessons learned, and stories from the ground; Support business development focusing on promoting public information campaigns, strengthening coverage and understanding of the project progress and achievements; Ensure increased media coverage, public engagement and better understanding of the UNDP's work in the country, in collaboration with Government, development partners and donors; Support donor reporting, civic education and community awareness, as and when needed, to support the project implementation; Organization of round-table discussions, press conferences, briefing sessions, interviews, launches; Any other tasks assigned by Head of Communications and Partnerships Unit and Team Leader, Sustainable and Inclusive Growth Unit.

UNDP has been working in India since 1951 in almost all areas of human development. Together with the Government of India and development partners, we have worked towards eradicating poverty, reducing inequalities, strengthening local governance, enhancing community resilience, protecting the environment, supporting policy initiatives and institutional reforms and accelerating sustainable development for all. With projects and programmes in every state and union territory in India, UNDP works with national and sub-national government, and diverse development actors to deliver people-centric results, particularly for the most vulnerable and marginalized communities.