Communications Analyst (Priority for Kuwaiti Nationals)

Education & Work Experience Master's Degree Other Criteria Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years experience Required Languages Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills in both Arabic & English

Prepare and conduct communications needs assessments for the country office (projects, country programme, corporate change initiatives); Draft and edit the country office communications and outreach strategy based on the country office strategic priorities and the UNDP External Communications Action Plan; Provide communication input during project and programme formulation to integrate communication strategies into UNDP’s development program; Maintain increased coverage and understanding of UNDP’s work in the country or practice area through media stories, in line with the UNDP External Communications Action Plan. Provide guidance and recommendations to senior management on sensitive communication matters, ensuring alignment with organizational values and the external political context; Identify and mitigate risks associated with public statements, press releases, and other external communications, particularly those with political implications; Ensure that all communications reflect a nuanced understanding of political and social dynamics, tailoring messages for diverse stakeholder groups, including government officials, civil society, and international organizations; Facilitate dialogue with stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and maintain trust in politically sensitive environments; Monitor media and political developments that could impact UNDP’s communication strategies, preparing timely updates and recommendations for the Country Office; Evaluate the impact of strategic communications to inform future messaging and adapt to evolving political and social contexts. Support the implementation of the country office’s digital communication strategy; Generate content for the website and social media platforms, ensuring consistency and maximizing outreach. Identify and synthesize best practices and lessons learned relevant to programme goals and activities; Contribute to knowledge networks and corporate communications repositories; Provide training, consultancy, and advice to UNDP staff on knowledge management; Maintain the UNDP Intranet for internal knowledge sharing and ensure relevant knowledge products are accessible to external stakeholders via the corporate website; Collaborate with Programme teams to ensure all knowledge products are captured, updated, and readily available.

Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

Thematic AreaNameExternal Relations & AdvocacyCommunications

Brand & quality managementExternal Relations & AdvocacyCommunications

Creative direction and copywriting External Relations & Advocacy Communications Writing and editing External Relations & Advocacy Communications Advocacy strategy and

implementation

Min. Academic Education
Master’s degree or equivalent in Communications, Social or Political Sciences, International Relations, International Development, Conflict Resolution, Peacebuilding or related field (required). A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of Master’s degree.

Min. years of relevant Work experience

A minimum 2 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant professional experience in communications, graphic design, public information, knowledge management in the field of international relations or development. Experience working with diverse range of partners, including international organizations, international and domestic NGOs, government and private sector institutions is desired.

Required skills and competencies

Excellent writing and communication skills in English, with demonstrated experience in developing written material i.e. reports, talking points, speeches, notes, etc., in the political and/or development field. Experience in knowledge management and information-sharing, including in developing/managing online knowledge platforms or communities of practice. Experience in planning and coordination in a multi-stakeholder context, including the organization of events. Strong theoretical and practical background in graphic design, including the use of Adobe software or similar; at least 3 examples of previous works to be listed. An in-depth understanding of the Kuwaiti communication market is essential. Previous experience with the United Nations and UNDP is an advantage Kuwaiti nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Desired additional skills and competencies

Demonstrated knowledge and practical implementation in communications of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the focus areas of – People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace and Partnership; Knowledge of UNDP/UN reports and documents and drafting requirements is desirable; Good understanding of social media and online tools, as well as the use of graphic design or video editing tools is an asset.

Required Language(s) (at working level)

* Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills in both Arabic & English are required.