Mission and objectives

UNDP’s mandate is to end poverty, build democratic governance, rule of law, and inclusive institutions. We advocate for change, and connect countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has partnered with Bangladesh ever since its birth and through its remarkable journey from a war-ravaged economy to a middle-income country. It remains a catalyst in Bangladesh’s journey from Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. UNDP assists in building institutions and helps strengthen institutional capacities through people-centric, pro-poor, inclusive and sustainable policy making and development governance.

Context

The UNDP Bangladesh Communications Unit is seeking a highly motivated UN Volunteer with a background in public communications, strong digital media skills, and an established networks with reporters desirably in the field of governance, legal reforms and investigative journalism, including the law reporters’ network. The ideal candidate will support UNDP’s initiative in promoting judicial reforms in Bangladesh by ensuring effective communication on reform steps taken legal and governance issues by working with the Supreme Court and selected courts in Bangladesh on effective public communication regarding justice reform. The candidate will support the Supreme Court and UNDP in effectively using media platforms, including social media, print and television/ radio to communicate on justice reform steps. The candidate tailors communications to the recipients including youth and student groups.

Task Description

Under the direct supervision of the Head of the UNDP Communications Team and in close collaboration with the Senior Rule of Law Advisor and the UNDP focal point in the Supreme Court, the national UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: Digital content management: • Supporting justice reforms support project and in particular the Supreme Court increase the digital presence. • Drafting social media content in English and Bangla for key social media sites, i.e-Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube. • Develop outreach activities of courts and justice institutions including open day and outreach to universities. • Engaging with diverse audiences across all the social media sites of UNDP. • Tracking and assessing social media metrics, insights, and best practices to help the project continuously improve the reach and engagement with key audiences. Outreach and media liaison: • Draft and help in distribution of various written communications material, such as press releases, success stories, speeches, reports, knowledge and promotional material, etc. • Supporting strategic engagement with national and international media • Provide support in developing good relationships with selected key media representatives • Support in organising events and campaigns Documentation: • Help in compiling knowledge products from different sources • Support in preparing internal documents such as reports, ToRs, etc. • Archive the reports, photos, videos etc. Providing additional communications support as required.

Competencies and values

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management

Living conditions and remarks

Dhaka is located in central Bangladesh along the Buriganga River. Not only is it the capital city, but it is also the largest in the country. It is the centre of political, cultural, and economic life in Bangladesh. The official language is Bengali, while English is the working language of UN Agencies. In recent decades, Dhaka has seen the modernization of services, communications, and public works. The city is attracting large foreign investments and greater volumes of commerce and trade. It is also experiencing an increasing influx of people from across the nation; this has reportedly made Dhaka one of the fastest-growing cities in the world. Good English-speaking medical, dental services, and educational centres are available for internationals. Dhaka is connected to other cities by rail, road, and by air and internationals can move easily from one city to another. Dhaka has venerable green spaces, including many gardens and parks, historical places, and nice restaurants. The weather is tropical – hot and very humid during the summer monsoon season (April-September) and drier and cooler in the winter (October-March). Historically, Bangladesh has been a safe country for internationals so far. While Dhaka is not categorized as a hardship station, the volunteer should be prepared for limitations in freedom of movement on foot, by public transport, and to certain locations.