This is a roster recruitment. The selected candidate can be placed in Kathmandu or any provincial offices within Nepal as per the requirement

Tiered Approach

In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:

• Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.
• Tier 1: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments
• Tier 2: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers
• Tier 3 or no tier indicated: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates

Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.

Background

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN’s global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience, and resources to help people build a better life. We are on the ground in 170 countries and territories, working with governments and people on their own solutions to global and national development challenges to help empower lives and build resilient nations

Duties and Responsibilities

The Communications and Reporting Associate will be responsible to execute daily project related communication efforts and activities, including but not limited to project branding, communications plan and strategy, visibility, social media management, outreach, media coordination internal and external communication.

Actively support the designing, development and implementation of project communication and outreach strategy

• Provide support to implement and update communications and visibility strategy aligned with UNDP standards.
• Assist in production of high-quality materials, including press releases, newsletters, infographics, reports, case studies, photo essays, and short videos.
• Design content, layout, and production of communication outputs, briefing and media materials, for various communication channels, including website, social media, blogs, and newsletters.
• Maintain an information database, a digital library of media, photographs, and knowledge products.
• Track communication outputs, media coverage, and audience engagement.
• Generate reports and periodic updates on project progress reports, highlighting communication milestones and results.
• Suggest adjustments to enhance visibility, outreach, and impact.

Support to strengthen media engagement and partnerships:

• Support to establish and maintain coordination with national and international media outlets, journalists, government counterparts, and partner institutions’ communication focal points and influencers to raise awareness of project outcomes.
• Ensure media coverage of key milestones, site visits, and events related to project.
• Work with suppliers/vendors as and when necessary
• Under the guidance of the Project Manager, manage and coordinate with project team to ensure branding and visibility of the project at all levels - local, district and national including partners.

Support and ensure knowledge management and dissemination:

• Document project progress, achievements, and lessons learned through accessible communication formats.
• Provide support to translate, edit and proofread different articles and content. for diverse audiences.
• Contribute to South-South exchanges by preparing content for UNDP, and donor platforms.
• Collect, analyze, and report disaggregated data (by sex, age, disability, and other relevant factors) to identify gaps and recommend strategies for inclusive programming.
• Ensure consistency of project messaging across all channels and partners.

Coordinate outreach and advocacy activities ensuring GESI:

• Organize public events, workshops, roundtable discussions, press conferences, briefing sessions, seminars, interviews and campaigns to showcase project achievements.
• Provide communication support for donor engagement, joint monitoring missions, and stakeholder consultations.
• Ensure that GESI principles are integrated in all planning, implementation, and monitoring processes to ensure equitable participation and benefits for women, men, persons with disabilities, and marginalized groups.
• Manage social media accounts to share stories, statistics, and initiatives that promote gender equality and social inclusion, fostering necessary discussions around these topics.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Institutional Arrangement The Communication and Reporting Associate will report directly to the Project Manager and work closely with the Communication Analyst of UNDP Country Office.

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  Thematic Area Name Definition Business Management Partnerships Management  Build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies  Communication Communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels Digital  Social Media Knowledge of social media and ability to advise the use of social media for development outcomes Data storytelling and communications  Skilled in building a narrative around a set of data and its accompanying visualizations to help convey the meaning of that data in a powerful and compelling fashion.  Communications   Multimedia production  Ability to create and combine images, text and audio- visuals to produce multimedia content  2030 Agenda: People Gender Innovation for Gender Equality. 2030 Agenda: Prosperity Inclusive Growth Social Inclusion.

Required Skills and Experience

Min. Education requirements	Secondary education is required. Or A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in Communication, Journalism, Media Relations, External Relations, Public Affairs, International Development, Social Sciences, or related fields will be given due consideration but is not a requirement.
Min. years of relevant work experience	A minimum of 7 years (with secondary education) or 4 years (with a bachelor’s degree) of relevant working experience in communication and reporting.
Required skills	Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.).
Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section	Excellent experience of using MS Office and design/multimedia tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, graphic design, video editing software). Experience of working in the communications field of media, mass communications, and outreach. Working experience of traditional and social media, digital marketing, multimedia (photography/videography) tools and a variety of other communication platforms. Demonstrated experience of coordinating with different stakeholders and facilitating discussions including shared learning dialogues. Experience working with UN Agencies, UNDP, other donor-funded projects, Government of Nepal and/or development partners on communication/information management works will be advantage. Experience in managing relationships with aid agencies, government bodies, media and any relevant stakeholders on information management and communication. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Nepali and English language with experience in translation and transcription. Knowledge of gender and social inclusion in communication, outreach and advocacy. Excellent experience of preparing high quality reports, human interest stories, case studies and other knowledge products. Proven experience in preparing high level visibility materials and strengthen media engagement across various media platforms.
Required Language(s)	Fluency in English and Nepali is required. Knowledge of any other local language will be an asset.

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. 

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. 

Right to select multiple candidates

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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