Communication Officer [Ouvert aux Candidats internes & externes], Sao Tome, Sao Tome and Principe

## Communication Officer [Ouvert aux Candidats internes & externes], Sao Tome, Sao Tome and Principe - Organization:UNDP - United Nations Development Programme - Country:São Tomé and Principe - Office:PNUD à São Tomé et Príncipe 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. 2. Office/Unit/Project Description Sao Tome and Principe is the second smallest country and the smallest economy in Africa, and considering its insularity is susceptible to external shocks, particularly the ongoing conflicts, geopolitical disruptions and their potential cascading effects. The United Nations Development Programme, present in São Tomé and Príncipe since 1976, has been working to help the country meet its international commitments, mainly to achieve Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations Agenda 2030. In alignment with the Country Project Document - CPD (2023-2027), the Country Office (CO) of UNDP will continue focusing on the identified priorities: (1) inclusive social systems, (2) climate action, natural resource management, and energy; (3) green and blue growth; and (4) transparent and accountable institutions. The country's priorities, UNSDCF, and UNDP's CPD lay out the priorities in networking, partnership and communications. This is in particular critical to enable the country for transformative change and preparedness for graduation while meeting the country's global, regional, and national goals. Under the overall guidance of the Resident Representative and in close coordination with the Deputy Resident Representative, the Communications Officer participates in development and implementation of the partnership and communications strategy of the office, as well as in the design, management, and implementation of the Country Office's internal and external communications and digital strategies, with a focus on equipping teams to communicate, geared toward influencing the development and resource mobilization agenda, promoting public and media outreach and mobilizing political and financial support for UNDP, in close collaboration with the respective partners. The Communications Officer keeps abreast of the lastest guidelines, instructions, and trends in UNDP, and maintains a working relationship with the communication network of the Organization and Regional Communications Adviser, and Headquarters. The Communications Officer works in close collaboration with both the Programme and Operations teams of the Country Office, staff of other UN Agencies, and the UN Communications Group staff Regional Communications Adviser and HQ, ensuring the successful UNDP internal and external communication strategy implementation. The Communications Officer will endeavor to facilitate and provide capacity to programme staff on communication strategies that benefit and promote their thematic interventions and activities and enhances the visibility of UNDP. 3. Scope of Work (5 to 7 items only)A. Planning and design of the internal and external Communications strategies, geared towards supporting the UNDP communication for results, partnership-building, and resource mobilization. - Design the communications strategy to position UNDP as a credible and trusted development partner and thought leader in the country. - Lead on the strategic direction of communications for the Senior Management and Programme Leads of UNDP. - As a member of the UN Communications Group position UNDP as a leader in the relevant joint advocacy initiatives of the UN Country Team. - Manages the work plan and related budget; and adjust to include unforeseen opportunities as well as changes in programme work plans. - Plan and elaborate the communications needs assessments. - Develop and implement the communications and outreach strategy based on UNDP Country Office priorities and in line with the corporate Communication priorities and standards. - Engage with programme and project staff to ensure constructive and timely advice on the inclusion of communications components in programme and projects formulation to integrate advocacy and communications strategies in all aspects of the CO programme. - Develop and maintain a photo database that contains images expressive of the issues, actions, and results UNDP is working on in the country. - Ensure media monitoring; review and record media coverage of UNDP and circulate to relevant authorities. - Explore innovative formats that make UNDP communication and knowledge products in line with current industry best practice and position the organization at the forefront of audience and donor partner engagement. B. Promotes optimum visibility of UNDP Sao Tome and Principe activities, results, and thought leadership through effective media relations, placement, and distribution of information material and creative partnerships with UN agencies, multilateral, Government and non-governmental organizations, and the private sector. - Form strategic partnerships with media counterparts at other UN agencies and with external media networks, strengthening internal capacity for media outreach and technical expertise. - Enhance media/press coverage of UNDP Sao Tome activities, results, and thought leadership in line with corporate standards and communication strategies. - Advocate for and promote the UNDP mandate, mission, and purpose, including the SDGs. - Identify opportunities for and organize press conferences; facilitate interviews with senior managers. - Draft and disseminate press releases, advisories, background information, press/media kits, and updated information and stories to inform media and the general public of UNDP work programme initiatives, results, and achievements. - Draft and disseminate regular results-oriented partner newsletters and donor reports. - Organize communication events and conferences in line with the communications strategy and annual work plan. - Leads on the design of the internal communication strategy to enhance a creative, safe and effective working environment, contributing to a UNDP CO which puts learning at its center. C. Promotes and leads on digital communications, overseeing the content development, expansion, and continual assessment of the quality and relevance of digital communications and services. - Ensure the website is regularly updated with news, stories, images, blogs etc. in line with the corporate guidelines. - Leverage social media to complement the UNDP CO communications strategy and plan, and develop a digital communications strategy to use social media efficiently and effectively for better outreach. - Ensure the smooth flow of information internally and externally by producing digital content regularly. - Draft stories for web and social media. - Lead the process of engaging with government, partners, donors, and programme participants, and beneficiaries through social media. - Advocates for the use of new tech tools to better communicate in the digital space, in line with corporate guidelines. D. Write, design and disseminate diverse products (e.g. publications, programme/project informations, and news releases) through a variety of media, including print, broadcast, online, and social media. -