Media / Communications Expert - Service Contract - UNDP

Education:
    Master degree in journalism and communication; or related disciplines.

Experience:
    Minimum 10 years of experience in the communications field;
    Traceable record of work on similar projects;
    Computer literacy, electronic networks and software used for communication purposes (i.e. Websites, electronics bulletin, etc.).
    Good experience with new media;
    Practical experience working with the organizations/ private sector/communities in implementing development related projects/activities;
     UNDP experience in relevant projects is a privilege;
    Significant experience in GCC and Kuwait in particular is a plus.

Duties / Responsibilities
Under the overall guidance and supervision of PAAC, The senior media and communications expert will assume the following tasks:

Needs Assessment:
    Assess PAAC’s needs relevant to the consultancy subject;
    Undertake mapping of all concerned national stakeholders and develop clear understanding of their mandates;
    Mapping of media actors.

Development of communication plans and policies:
    Based on the need assessment, develop a communications and overreach operation plan for PAAC;
    Implementation of PAAC development plan;
    Develop/ prepare annual work plans and all related progress reports;
    Prepare PAAC’s media/communications plan for PAAC’s technical report;
    Develop and implement awareness campaign for PAAC;
    Develop a draft police for overreach;

Capacity Building
    Develop and implement a capacity building plan for PAAC on issues relevant to anti-corruption, for the benefit of PAAC’s staff, CSO’s, Media personals, etc.

Expert’s outputs:
    Assessment report developed;
    Communications and media policy document developed;
    Communications and media plan developed and implemented;
    Quarterly report on the progress made towards the objectives of the consultancy;
    Qualitative studies at the request of the beneficiary;
    Final reports with recommendations for future action.

Competencies
    Ability to work in a team;
    Lead teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills;
    Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills in Arabic and English;
    Awareness of the need for development and operational effectiveness;
    Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programs and projects;
    Strong communication skills;
    Ability to work under pressure and stressful situations;

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