Advocacy and Campaigning Specialist

at  United Nations Development Programme UNDP

Job Identification
18756
Locations
Rome, Italy
Posting Date
06/06/2024, 12:18 PM
Apply Before
06/19/2024, 10:59 PM
Job Schedule
Full time
Agency

BACKGROUND

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.
UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
The UN Secretary-General established the UN SDG Action Campaign to inspire people and organizations from all backgrounds and every part of the world to take actions to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, while holding decision-makers to account for progress society-wide. The UN SDG Action Campaign is hosted and supported by UNDP and is based in Bonn (Germany) with a lean team that marshals rapid support for new initiatives as opportunities arise and provides partners with on-demand strategic creative services that inspire SDG action with an engaged community of activists and concerned individuals.
The UN SDG Action Campaign leverages advocacy to foster transformation because today’s challenges transcend any person, government or organization, and although the window for a breakthrough to a more equitable world is still open, it is closing fast. The UN SDG Action Campaign Advocacy for Change approach is aimed at rethinking, recalibrating, and reimagining economies, societies and systems so that they serve people and the planet. Not the other way around.
Position Purpose:
Within the above context, and under overall supervision and guidance of the Deputy Director, the UN SDG Action Campaign is seeking to recruit an Advocacy and Campaigning Specialist, Italy, to provide support in the following areas: coordinate the advocacy and campaigning strategy of the UN SDG Action Campaign in Italy, build and maintain partnerships, and provide partnerships and event organization support to the UN SDG Action Awards.
UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.
Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate the advocacy and campaigning plans of the UN SDG Action Campaign in Italy

• Develop, coordinate, and implement an advocacy and campaigning plan for the UN SDG Action Campaign in Italy focusing on the priorities of the Campaign’s new strategy;
• Provide strategic advice on advocacy and campaigning opportunities, activities and approaches in Italy;
• Tailor and adapt UN SDG Action Campaign advocacy and campaigning content and initiatives to the Italian context and roll it out in partnership with relevant stakeholders across sectors;
• Develop and produce advocacy and campaigning tools and materials, including briefing materials, concept notes, and policy content;
• Support the communications efforts of the Campaign, including providing content for social media and other communications channels and platforms.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Fluency in Italian and English is required.
• Working knowledge of another UN Official Languages is an advantage.

DISCLAIMER

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Note: 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.
Non-discrimination
UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
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