Communications and Research Analyst (Home-based, Shenzhen)

About the role

The SDG Local Action project, within the Governance, Rule of Law and Peacebuilding Hub of UNDP, is recruiting a Communications and Research Analyst to help design content and communications tools that highlight the role of local and regional governments in implementing Agenda 2030. The post is home-based in Shenzhen, China, and reports to the Learning and Knowledge Generation Analyst.

Key responsibilities

• Elaborate communications products for local and regional governments on SDG implementation, including content for project and UNDP social platforms, newsletters and learning exercises.
• Research how local governments innovate in public service delivery, producing knowledge products, policy briefs and easy-to-share materials, and promote exchange of experience among local governments.
• Contribute to the project's advocacy strategy, develop promotional material, analyze project data against SDG targets, and maintain the project archive of communications material.
• Assist the Research Analyst with baseline surveys, public perception surveys, impact and tracking surveys, and the preparation of project metrics reports.
• Document best practices and lessons learned, and support the project team and country office staff with their communications needs.

Required profile

• Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria of the tiered application process indicated in the vacancy title.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and unambiguously.