Organization Mission

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) works in approximately 170 countries and territories, supporting countries’ progress towards human development thru advocacy, policy advice, knowledge products and innovative projects.

The Strategic Plan (www.undp.org) sharpens the focus on what UNDP does best: supporting systemic change, through integrated development solutions driven by national priorities.

UNDP Brazil has a constant mission to align its mission and services with the needs of a dynamic, multifaceted and diverse country. The projects are carried out in partnership with the Brazilian government, international financial institutions, the private sector and civil society.

Context

The United Nations Volunteer will provide direct support to the Resident Representative in preparing and implementing communications, outreach and advocacy initiatives to support UNDPs mandate and projects.

The work includes scanning the environment for communication and partnership opportunities, support the design and implementation of events and make extensive use of digital and social media tools.

The objectives if for the general public, partners and stakeholders to better understand the nature of our work, its value and impact.

Key Responsibilities

Under the oversight of the Resident Representative, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks and responsibilities:

1. Direct Support to the RR
• Conduct quick research, consultations and analysis upon RR’s demand and in response to RR’s invitations to attend events, seminars, meetings, etc.
• Coordinate the preparations of briefings for meetings with authorities, institutional partners, and stakeholders.
• Draft talking points, key messages, and executive summaries for the RR.
• Attend strategic meetings and consolidate key decisions and follow-up actions

2. Digital Communication and Social Media Management
• Manage and coordinate the RR’s presence across institutional digital platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Instagram, etc.).
• Produce multimedia content for social media and speeches, ensuring alignment with UNDP’s communication strategy.
• Monitor online mentions, trends, and engagement, recommending strategy adjustments as needed.
3. Relationship Management and Liaison
• Support the RR in communication and coordination with authorities, UN agencies, private sector partners, and development stakeholders.
• Organize and prepare documents, presentations, and supporting materials for high-level events and engagements.
4. Innovation and Strategic Solutions
• Identify opportunities to leverage digital tools and technologies to enhance the UNDPs visibility and outreach.
• Propose innovative communication solutions to strengthen UNDP’s institutional image and leadership role.

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience in organizing events is required.
• Previous experience as public relations with demonstrated capacity to network
• Creative talent and experience developing strategic content for digital and institutional channels is required.
• Proficiency in digital communication tools, platforms and strategies is required.
• Strong ability to prepare concise and impactful briefings and reports is required
• Excellent oral and written communications skills; including excellent drafting, formulation, reporting is required.
• Familiarity with multimedia production tools and graphic design software is considered an asset.
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel is required
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and internet; and office technology equipment is required

Core Competencies

• Achieve Results
• Think innovatively
• Continuous Learning
• Act with determination
• Engage with partners
• Promote Diversity and inclusion

Living Conditions

Brasilia is a family duty station and classified A (hardship). The living conditions in Brasilia are good as well as the access to health services. The accommodation facilities are in general good, and the choice is wide. As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging their own housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan.

Brazil is security level 3 (moderate). United Nations Department of Safety and Security UNDSS Brazil advises to exercise a high degree of caution in Brazil due to high levels of serious and violent crime, particularly in major cities. Violent crime as muggings, armed robbery, kidnappings, and sexual assault, is very high. Avoid shanty towns (favelas) in the big cities and if you are attacked or robbed, do not resist. Demonstrations can occur at any time and may turn violent with little or no warning. All United Nations personnel must scrupulously comply with UNDSS procedures and recommendations during their assignment in Brazil. For missions in rural areas or indigenous reservations, special procedures may apply; UN personnel should consult with the local DSS office in advance.

Information on entitlements at the duty station is available at https://app.unv.org/calculator.
The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service is available at https://explore.unv.org/cos.