Office/Unit/Project Description
UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the
UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to
realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP's policy work carried out
at HQ, Regional and Country Office levels, forms a contiguous spectrum of deep
local knowledge to cutting-edge global perspectives and advocacy. In this
context, UNDP invests in the Global Policy Network (GPN), a network of
field-based and global technical expertise across a wide range of knowledge
domains and in support of the signature solutions and organizational
capabilities envisioned in the Strategic Plan.
Within the GPN, the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS) has the
responsibility for developing all relevant policy and guidance to support the
results of UNDP's Strategic Plan. BPPS's staff provides technical advice to
Country Offices, advocates for UNDP corporate messages, represents UNDP at
multi-stakeholder fora including public-private dialogues, government and civil
society dialogues, and engages in UN inter-agency coordination in specific
thematic areas. BPPS works closely with UNDP's Crisis Bureau (CB) to support
emergency and crisis response. BPPS ensures that issues of risk are fully
integrated into UNDP's development programmes. BPPS assists UNDP and partners to
achieve higher quality development results through an integrated approach that
links results-based management and performance monitoring with more effective
and new ways of working. BPPS supports UNDP and partners to be more innovative,
knowledge and data-driven including in its programme support efforts.
UNDP has achieved significant progress in making gender equality and women’s
empowerment integral to its work on human development. It’s Gender Equality
Strategy 2026-2029 builds on the lessons and achievements of previous gender
equality strategies and advances gender equality as a core accelerator of human
development. The Strategy aims to support governments in transforming the
systems, institutions, and power structures that perpetuate gender inequalities
by placing gender equality at the center of political, economic, and
environmental decision-making.
The Gender Team (BPPS) has the leading role in the implementation of the Gender
Equality Strategy 2026-2029. The Gender Equality Global Programme (GEGP) serves
as a key vehicle for advancing this agenda, including Outcome 1: Economies are
inclusive, and women are economically empowered. Under this outcome, UNDP
supports countries in developing and implementing gender-responsive economic and
fiscal policies, strengthening public finance systems, expanding investments in
the care economy, and generating evidence on the impacts of taxation, public
expenditure, and social protection policies on gender equality. Through
research, policy advisory services, and capacity development, the Programme
contributes to ensuring that public resources and fiscal reforms support more
inclusive, equitable, and sustainable development outcomes for gender equality.
Scope of Work
The Knowledge Management & Communications Analyst under the supervision of the
Gender Specialist on Inclusive Economies, will:
Facilitate the development and implementation of communication strategy for the
Inclsuive Economies portfolio
Support the design and execution of a communication strategy to advance the
Inclusive Economies portfolio, including public finance, care and labor
market and economic policy reform.
Develop tailored communications plans and campaigns to increase the
visibility, influence, and reach of programme initiatives and results.
Identify strategic communications opportunities to strengthen stakeholder
engagement and position the portfolio as a thought leader on inclusive
economies and gender equality.
Facilitate internal coordination and information sharing cross regional and
country-level initiatives to foster cross-pillar collaboration and knowledge
exchange.
Monitor communications performance and provide recommendations to strengthen
outreach, engagement, and impact.
Ensure content development and dissemination for knowledge products and
strategic communications
Gather and translate technical content, programme results, and evidence into
compelling communications products for diverse audiences.
Develop and edit a range of materials, including policy briefs, feature
stories, impact stories, blogs, newsletters, presentations, speeches, etc.
Produce high-quality communications content that showcases programme
achievements, innovation, lessons learned, and policy influence.
Work closely with technical teams to ensure communications materials
accurately reflect evidence, programme priorities, and strategic objectives.
Manage digital communications, website content, and social media engagement
Lead the planning, development, and management of digital communications
activities across websites, social media channels, and other online platforms
Create and maintain engaging digital content, including multimedia materials,
social media campaigns, web stories, and promotional assets.
Coordinate website content updates and ensure information is accurate, timely
an accessible.
Monitor and analyze website and social media performance metrics to inform
content strategies and improve audience engagement.
Provide communications and coordination support for the implementation of the
Gender Team’s priorities related to inclusive economies and gender equality
Support strategic communications and visibility efforts for key Gender Team
initiatives, events, partnerships, and advocacy campaigns.
Coordinate the collection of programme achievements, success stories, and
results for internal and external reporting purposes.
Provide communications support for donor engagement, resource mobilization
efforts, and strategic partnerships.
Attend management and team meetings as required, prepare agendas, document
key decisions, and support follow-up on agreed actions.
Support the Gender Team's strategic positioning and external engagement by
ensuring consistent and effective dissemination of key messages and
achievements.Perform any additional tasks related to this assignment as
required by the supervisor.
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed
necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation
Institutional Arrangement
The Knowledge Management & Communications Analyst works under the general
supervision of the Gender Specialist on Inclusive Economies.
Competencies
Core
Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to
details, delivers quality work by deadline
Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic
problem solver, makes improvements
Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns
from mistakes, asks for feedback
Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles
ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver
calmly in face of adversity, confident
Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards
others, forms positive relationships
Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware
of unconscious bias, confront discrimination
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies
2030 AGENDA: PROSPERITY Inclusive Growth
> Women's Economic Empowerment
COMMUNICATIONS Advocacy strategy and implementation
> Ability to create and implement advocacy strategies which lead to impactful
> change
COMMUNICATIONS Writing and Editing
> Ability to create and/or edit written content in different UN languages
PARTNERSHIP MANAGEMENT Relationship Management
> Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build,
> sustain and/or strengthen working relations, trust and mutual understanding
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Knowledge Generation
> Ability to research information and to turn it into useful knowledge, relevant
> for context, or responsive to a stated need. Ability to apply existing
> concepts to new situations, and to develop new concepts to generate workable
> solutions and new approaches. Knowledge of relevant concepts, conceptual
> models, and theories that can be useful in addressing new situations
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Knowledge Facilitation
> Ability to animate individuals and groups, internally and externally, and to
> design and facilitate activities, to share and exchange knowledge, information
> and ideas. Knowledge of tools and approaches to stimulate active
> participation, contribution, and exchange.
BUISNESS DIRECTION AND STRATEGY System Thinking
> Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how
> interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to
> consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system
Minimum Qualifications of the Successful NPSA
Minimum Education requirements
Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Communications,
International Development, Gender Equality or related field is required, or
A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas stated
above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience
will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree
Minimum years of relevant work experience
Minimum 2 years (with master’s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of
relevant experience in relevant professional experience in knowledge
management or communications related to gender equality.
Required skills
Proven track record of strong writing and editing skills for varied
audiences.
Experience managing digital knowledge platforms, websites, collaboration
tools, and content management systems.
Demonstrated experience in strong storytelling and content packaging skills
across multiple communication channels.
Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies
section
Experience with visual storytelling — infographics, data visualization, or
basic design tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma).
Familiarity with digital communications channels — newsletters, social media,
web content management systems.
Editorial/proofreading experience to maintain consistency and quality across
knowledge products.
Required Language(s)
Fluency in English is required