Communications and Partnerships Analyst (Home-based) [Open to Tier 0 & 1 & 2 applicants]

Tiered Approach

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.

Background

Hosted by the UN Development Programme (UNDP), the Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office (MPTF Office) is the only United Nations unit exclusively dedicated to the design and administration of multi-stakeholder pooled financing instruments. Since 2004, it has supported over 200 UN-implemented pooled funds, providing an integrated platform of inter-agency pooled fund services to help UN organizations and partners make fast and efficient progress towards collective outcomes, like the 2030 Agenda. The MPTF Office’s cumulative portfolio is close to $20 billion in total, with more than $1 billion transferred in 2024 to participating UN organizations, through more than 100 active pooled financing mechanisms.

The MPTF Office’s trustee and fund design and administration service is a standard-setter in the UN System - professionalized, highly transparent and firewalled from all UN implementing entities. The MPTF Office has put in place a number of tools and systems to support its transparent and accessible fund administration services such as its digital platform the MPTF Office Gateway. As a shared UN service provider, the MPTF Office operates in a distinct and dedicated business unit. It provides an integrated service platform that, in addition to core trust fund design and administration functions, provides complimentary services to users like data analytics, research administration, and knowledge management. 

The Communications and Partnerships Analyst contributes to the development and dissemination of key communication assets and strengthen the visibility and impact of the office’s communication initiatives. This role will focus on supporting editorial and technical backs-stopping for the MPTFO Gateway website, maintaining key communication platforms and supporting various office campaigns

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Editorial and technical back-stopping support for Gateway: 

• Review and update key corporate communications pages (bi-annually). 
• Develop fund narratives as needed (1-2 per month), reflecting fund creation updates and narrative revisions as necessary. 
• Upload, maintain and organize documents and content on Gateway. 
• Provide support for Fund Administration System (FAS)/ Fund Management Platform (FMP) tools on Drupal. 
• Conduct targeted data extraction and analysis for on-going reporting needs. 

 2. Development of key communication assets for dissemination through priority channels 

• Develop engaging social media content for X, LinkedIn on a quarterly basis to amplify pooled fund initiatives and scale digital outreach, aligning with SDG-of-the-month and UN Secretariat Grid planning.   
• Develop and source content for the MPTF Office quarterly Newsletter every 10–12-weeks, including producing short-form assets such as the “Pooled Funding Dictionary”, and “By the Numbers” features. 
• Produce bi-monthly blog posts and practitioners’ interviews pieces highlighting best practices, success stories and insights from the pooled funding system among other areas.   
• Editorial and administrative support on Annual Report (Q1-Q2) and the Financing the UNDS report (Q2-Q3).   
• Develop communication guidelines through drafting “road rules” for the Office and Fund, facilitating up to two rounds of feedback and discussions with key Fund colleagues. 

 3. Communication platforms and knowledge management support 

• Support the monitoring and triaging of the mptfo@undp.org account, guided by the account manager. 
• Provide support to maintenance of the social media content, including on X and LinkedIn to ensure regular engagement and visibility. 
• Contribute to knowledge management through strengthening internal knowledge-sharing systems on both contact databases, and tracking partnerships on the partnership ‘tracker’.   

 4. Support for Pooled Fund results ‘campaign’: 

• Enhance visibility and increase coverage and understanding of MPTFO’s work through providing editorial and administrative support to the Pooled Funding Results Campaign including: 
• Identifying partners from key funds to participate and source key results 
• Developing assets for dissemination, complementing and expanding current social media outreach efforts. 

 5. Partnerships Engagement, Liaison, and Tracking

• Manage partnership‑related inquiries through the MPTFO inbox, liaising directly with partners to provide timely responses, clarify requests, and ensure smooth information flow.
• Maintain and strengthen partnership knowledge‑management systems, including updating the partnership tracker and conducting basic partnership analysis to support reporting and decision‑making.
• Identify relevant partners from key pooled funds and liaise with them to collect results, stories, and other inputs required for the “Road to 2030” Pooled Funding Results Campaign and other visibility initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure that partner‑provided information is accurate, complete, and aligned with pooled funding priorities.
• Support the integration of partner insights and contributions into communication products, reporting materials, and outreach assets.
• The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Institutional Arrangement

The Communications and Partnerships Analyst will report to the Communications and Partnerships Specialist, MPTFO.

Competencies Core 

• Achieve Results:                                LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
• Think Innovatively:                            LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
• Learn Continuously:                          LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
• Adapt with Agility:                            LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
• Act with Determination:                    LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
• Engage and Partner:                          LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
• Enable Diversity and Inclusion:          LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

Business Management 

• Results-based Management: Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results

Digital

• Co-creation: Ability to design and facilitate a process that enables a diverse group of stakeholders to solve a common problem, develop a practice, or create knowledge together. Ability to embrace diversity, work with a diverse group of stakeholders understand their interests, perspectives and views and tap into to them as a source for creativity. Ability to facilitate processes and create conditions that are open for diverse inputs, stimulate collaboration and sharing.

Data

• Data analysis: Ability to extract, analyze and visualize data to form meaningful insights and aid effective business decision making

Communications

• Digital literacy: Understand the potential as well as the limitations of using data driven innovation. Ability to use a mix of data sources(quantitative, qualitative or real-time techniques) to develop understanding, identify patterns to inform decision making or identify opportunities for further exploration.
• Digital strategy: Ability to plan the use of resource through digital channels to reach and engage target audiences effectively and to achieve particular objectives
• Social media management: Ability to represent and promote the UNDP brand in virtual communities and networks

Required Skills and Experience

Min. Education requirements

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Communication, Public Relations, International Relations, Political Sciences, or relevant Social Sciences.  
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Min. years of relevant work experience

• Applicants with Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience. 
• Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in the area of communications, public relations, advocacy or related area is required.

Desired skills

• Experience in the use of software packages MS Microsoft office packages (Word, Excel, SharePoint etc) is desired.
• Hands on experience in the production of communication products such as reports, publications, presentations, graphics or newsletters is desired.
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relationships in a multi-cultural environment is desired.
• Experience in sharing stories and creating boards for social media posts is desired. 
• Experience working with the UN or in the development sector is desired. 
• Experience in website content development is desired.
• Knowledge and first-hand experience of pooled funding mechanisms is an asset.
• Proven familiarity with the MPTFO Gateway platform is an asset
• Knowledge of web-based management systems such as ERP is desirable.

Required Language(s)  

• Fluency in written and spoken English is required; 
• Knowledge of another UN language (eg. French) is an asset. 

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. 

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. 

Right to select multiple candidates

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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