Communications and Partnership Specialist

About the role

UNDP South Sudan is recruiting a Communications and Partnership Specialist in Juba, reporting to the Resident Representative and working closely with the Deputy Resident Representative (Programs). The post supports the Country Office's efforts to advance the National Development Strategy, the SDGs, the UNSCDF and the Country Program Document, and to build strategic partnerships with government, UN and development partners, the private sector and civil society.

Key responsibilities

• Communications: define internal and external communication processes and guidance, support the Partnerships and Communication Action Plan, guide creative products, manage publications and share project information with partners, government, media and the public.
• Partnerships: manage partner relationships, set annual partnership priorities and KPIs, advise on partner targeting and build a network of partners in South Sudan.
• Donor relations: analyse funding trends and donor policies, represent UNDP in donor engagements, design resource mobilization strategies, and support the preparation of donor reports.
• Knowledge management: share knowledge on partnerships and resource mobilization, train the Country Office team, run policy dialogue and resource mobilization strategy, and monitor risks affecting partnerships.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Communication, Journalism, Public Policy or a related field, or a Bachelor's degree plus two years of qualifying experience.
• At least five years of relevant experience (Master's) or seven years (Bachelor's) in communication, partnership building or development cooperation, including at country level.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of another UN language is an asset.

Required skills

• Demonstrated expertise in donor engagement and development cooperation.
• Track record in communication for development, strategic advocacy and country programme communications.
• Desired: experience in strategy development, international donor and UN partnerships, UN/UNDP communications policies, and direct strategic engagement with donors.
• Strong analytical, oral and written communication, teamwork, networking and supervisory skills.