OFFICE/UNIT/PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Global Disability Fund (GDF) (formerly UNPRPD) is a multi-partner trust fund dedicated to advancing disability-inclusive development globally. It supports the implementation of the CRPD and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by providing technical assistance, policy guidance, and financial support to governments, UN agencies, civil society, and businesses. The GDF is hosted within the UNDP Governance team in the Bureau of Policy and Programme Support (BPPS). The GDF Secretariat operates in accordance with its own Strategic Plan and agreed annual work plan approved by its Steering Committee

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF THE SUCCESSFUL IPSA

Min. Academic Education

• Advanced university degree (Master´s degree or equivalent) in journalism, communications, human rights or sociology.
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor´s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with additional 2 years of qualifying experience, will be given due consideration in lieu of Master´s degree.

Min. years of relevant Work experience

• Minimum 2 years (with master´s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor´s degree) of progressive experience in global communications, advocacy, or outreach, ideally in the human rights or development sectors

Required skills and competencies

• Proven leadership in implementing high-impact multichannel communication strategies.
• Ability to represent and promote the UNDP brand in virtual communities and networks.
• Deep knowledge of disability rights, inclusion, and accessibility principles.
• Experience working with international teams, remote collaboration, and diverse cultural contexts.
• Demonstrated success managing campaigns, digital tools, and creative production teams

Desired additional skills and competencies

• Knowledge of the CRPD, SDGs, and international cooperation frameworks
• Experience with data storytelling, M&E, and evidence-based communications
• Experience with or alongside OPDs or disability rights movements
• Familiarity with open-source communication platforms and web accessibility standards
• Ability to use digital asset management (DAM) systems to effectively store, share and organize digital assets such as images, videos and other media
• Experience carrying out high visibility campaigns across diverse media channels
• Experience carrying out research to inform communications and advocacy campaigns
• Experience in human rights campaigning and knowledge of human rights language and communication as well as human rights movements

Required Language(s) (at working level)

• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of another Un language French and/or Spanish is an asset.

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.

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Research and Diversity Advisor at UN GDF, the Communication and Outreach Analyst will support the UN Global Disability Fund global communication starategy to local context and to national level development priorities. Through the production of high quality communication materials and innovative use of relevantly targeted communication channels (internal and external), the Communication and Outreach Analyst works collaboratively to position UN GDF as a leader on disability inclusion in development and promote visibility of program outcomes. The Communication and Outreach Analyst works in close collaboration with Programme and Communciation and Outreach teams, partners, participating UN organisations (PUNOs), international and local media, subject matter experts, donors, and civil society to
ensure successful implementation of UN GDF’s communication strategy. The Communication and Outreach Analyst will support the communication and outreach efforts around those initiatives including IDAs re-branding campaign and strengthen partner engagement . Through this role, the GDF seeks to deepen collaboration with the IDA around the agreed joint global influencing initiatives and promote external communication on joint efforts to support disability inclusion in development.
Through this role, the GDF seeks to deepen collaboration with the IDA around the agreed joint global influencing initiatives and promote external communication on joint efforts to support disability inclusion in development.