Organization: UNV – United Nations Volunteers
Location: Dhaka
Grade: Level not specified – Level not specified
Occupational Groups:
Communication and Public Information
Education, Learning and Training
Documentation and Information Management
Closing Date: 2024-10-06
Details
Mission and objectives
The United Nations in Bangladesh supports the Government and partners to deliver on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with the aim of advancing prosperity for all people of Bangladesh. The UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2022-2026 is the single most important planning tool for coordinating the UN’s development activities in Bangladesh. The UN Resident Coordinator is responsible for coordinating these activities, which have five strategic priorities:
Strategic Priority 1: Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Development
Strategic Priority 2: Equitable Human Development and Well Being
Strategic Priority 3: Sustainable, Healthy and Resilient Environment
Strategic Priority 4: Transformative, Participatory and Inclusive Governance
Strategic Priority 5: Gender Equality and Eliminating Gender-Based Violence
The Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO) drives forward implementation of the UNSDCF in partnership across all UN agencies and with the Government of Bangladesh, civil society, private sector and a vast array of stakeholders.
Context
The UN Resident Coordinator (RC) is the designated representative of the Secretary General, and the highest-ranking representative of the UN Development System at the country level. The RC leads the UN Country Team and coordinates the support of the UN support to the country in implementing the 2030 Agenda.
The RC Office (RCO) in Bangladesh consists of a core capacity (strategic planner, economist, partner-ships officer, and data, monitoring, and reporting officer), and advisory teams for Humanitarian Affairs, Human Rights and Peace & Development. UNIC in Bangladesh is integrated into the RCO as part of the Communications Team.
The position is located within the RCO and will be part of the Development Coordination/Communication Team, that works closely with and provides secretariat support to the RCO teams.
The assignment will involve strengthening strategic communications within RCO to highlight and showcase better the UN’s work in Bangladesh for the development community within and outside the country, where key stakeholders include the Government of Bangladesh, people of the country, civil society, as well as donors and the greater international development community. Key contributions will include the drafting of stories and articles, and preparations for the UN Country Results Report for 2024.
Task description
Under the guidance of the RC and direct supervision of the Head of RCO/ Development Coordination Officer, Economist, the incumbent, will undertake the following tasks:
• Develop, write, and provide editorial support to the UN Country Team Results Report, Common Country Analysis, and other internal/external reports.
• Supporting the RC; core team and advisory teams by drafting statements, speeches, and presentations.
• Support research on specific themes relating to the mandate, strategic pillars, and current work of UN in Bangladesh to contribute significantly to issue/problem analysis and solutions implementation.
• Leverages communication expertise to create engaging and technical content, including – concept notes, terms of references, donor reports, financial report summaries, narrative reports on various issues; meeting/workshop reports, situational reports on emergency or crisis; advocacy/policy briefs, business cases; content for infographics; talking points for flagship events; etc.
Results/Expected Outputs:
• Participates in strategic communications relating to the mandate, strategic pillars, and work/programmes of UN in Bangladesh to contribute significantly to issue/problem analysis and implementation.
• Supports communication and branding guidelines in all relevant documents.
• Produce and disseminate all relevant documents and reports assigned within deadlines
• Accountability; Adaptability and Flexibility; Commitment and Motivation; Communication; Ethics and Values; Integrity; Planning and Organizing; Professionalism; Respect for Diversity & Local Culture and Working in Teams.