Communications Assistant

REPORTS TO: Cap-Net Director/Head of Section
SALARY CATEGORY: E/Assistant
DURATION: 01 September 2021 - 30 June 2022
LOCATION:
GWPO Secretariat, Stockholm, Sweden with possibility for tele-commuting from any of the GWP/Cap-Net regional or country networks
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Part time 50%
DEADLINE: 27 July 2021-23:59, Stockholm CET
SCOPE OF THIS POSITION
The Cap-Net UNDP communications strategy has evolved significantly beyond the operational tasks such as website user experience or newsletters, with the aim to prioritize outreach of the programnme’s activities, as well as fostering solid relationships with partners for their contribution to the promotion and outreach of Cap-Net UNDP activities. There is substantial collaboration with partners on a number of activities, however little or no interaction with communications, leading to missing outreach opportunities. Brochures and ad-hoc needs for graphic design can be outsourced.
This position supports the communications, outreach knowledge sharing, and learning activities undertake Cap-Net and partners, in supporting creative communications outreach, identifying opportunities with partners for learning activities, and promotion of events.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
Strategic Outreach
Design and implement an action plan (strategy) to ensure an active involvement of multiple partners in the promotion of Cap-Net´s activities (and vice-versa) to ensure effective outreach:
Establish a mechanism to ensure regularity.
Review, measure, evaluate, and consider next steps in this action plan.

Evaluate Cap-Net UNDP website and evaluate which sections to be added, evaluation how well are we communicating our global strength and suggest innovative and creative improvements:
Regional pages
Collaborative platform
Topic pages
Cap-Talks
Podcasts

Evaluate Cap-Net’s regular communications and establish various modalities
Monthly and regular newsletter
Highlighted news: upcoming courses open for registration
Impact stories

Operational
Support for quarterly and annual reporting templates
Prepare a monthly newsletter, connect updated contents with our web site
Prepare other ad-hoc newsletter: launching new courses, opportunities, highlighted news
Maintain and update Cap-Net UNDP web site
Manage social networks

Graphic design
Basic graphic design
Preparing PPT templates and simple banners
Brochures, infographics or new training manuals design outsourcing, as needed

In addition, the incumbent should actively contribute to building a learning culture by modelling good learning practices and supporting others in doing so.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Technical
Education: University degree or experience in communications, marketing, public relations, business, or related field;
Digital skills: Excellent working knowledge, especially Microsoft Office 365 applications including MS Teams, Sharepoint; good working knowledge of basic video & web editing skills
Experience with social media is a plus as well as with content management systems (Cap-Net UNDP uses EpiServer);
Interpersonal skills: Ability to interact with Cap-Net UNDP team members, and with the extended Network members and stakeholders;
A good eye for visuals and basic design fundamentals related to online platforms (e.g., websites) as well as social media;
Experience in administrative tasks is desired but not required.

PLEASE NOTE
Applications must be submitted in English only and only via the online application system
Email applications will not be accepted
Maximum 2-page CV and 1-page cover letter describing how your experience, qualifications and competencies match this position.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 4-6 weeks after the application deadline.
Questions can be directed to vacancy@gwp.org.
Professionals with a background from and/or living and working in Asian, African, Eastern European, Latin American, or Middle Eastern countries are encouraged to apply.
GWP offers competitive remuneration as well as an attractive work environment, with flat hierarchies, and with great opportunities for professional exposure and growth.