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Analista - Coordinador/a de Comunicaciones (Abierto a candidatos internos y externos) (Basado en oficina)
Better Than Cash
Lima Region, Peru
Posted on May 8, 2026
Important Information
This position is advertised as a regular NPSA at the NPSA 8 level, offering a standard monthly salary equivalent to S/12,165.19, plus additional benefits such as: 8.33% of the base salary for retirement pension, annual leave, medical insurance, and life insurance.
All vacancies are subject to local recruitment; therefore, candidates must hold Peruvian nationality or a valid work permit in the country.
At the time of application, although the portal will allow you to attach your CV, please make sure to also register your language skills in the platform, including Spanish, and complete in detail your work experience and educational background. Please also note that the vacancy closes according to New York time (2 hours before midnight in Peru).
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.
Office/Unit/Project Description
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Peru is a strategic partner of the State and of multiple national and international stakeholders for advancing sustainable, inclusive, and resilient human development. Through technical assistance, evidence generation, institutional strengthening, and the articulation of strategic partnerships, UNDP contributes to the consolidation of democratic governance, the reduction of inequalities, the promotion of sustainable economic opportunities, as well as climate action, integrated risk management, and the sustainable use of natural resources, aligning its contribution with national priorities, the UNDP Strategic Plan 2026–2029, and the United Nations Cooperation Framework in Peru.
UNDP Peru implements 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 to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.
The Communications Analyst works in close collaboration with the CO Programme, Operations and project teams, staff of other UN Agencies, and maintains a working relationship with UNDP Communications Region and HQ staff, government officials, national and international media, donors, and civil society to ensure successful implementation of UNDP’s communication strategy.
His/ Her role is to adapt UNDP’s global communication strategy to a local context and the Country Office development priorities. Through the production of high-quality communication materials and innovative use of relevantly targeted communication channels (internal and external), the communications team works collaboratively to position UNDP as a leader in the development arena, promote visibility of UNDP program outcomes/development results, mobilize support for Sustainable Development Goals in the country, and practice delivery as one UN.
Scope of work
1) Provide support to the planning and design of internal and external communication strategies and outreach.
• Prepare and conduct communications needs assessments for the country office (e.g., for projects, the country programme, and corporate change initiatives).
• Provide input to the country office communications and outreach strategy based on country office strategic priorities and the UNDP External Communication Action Plan.
• Identify and support the mitigation and management of reputations risks, and support management in crisis communication upon need.
• Provide communication input during the project and programme formulation stage to integrate communication needs and strategies in all aspects of UNDP development program.
• Provide input to and draft stories for local media to increase coverage and understanding of the UNDP’s work in the country or practice areas as guided by the UNDP External Communications Action Plan.
• Develop Terms of Reference for different communications needs (i.e., photographers, videographers).
2) Ensure the implementation of the country office publications strategy and plan.
• Manage country office publication activities, such as drafting articles and content management in line with corporate guidelines.
• Maintain regular contact with printers and other suppliers to ensure production and publications dissemination.
3) Provide technical support to UNDP digital communications in country office that includes social media, web site, intranet, and CO web-based knowledge management system.
• Upload stories, articles, publications, and press releases to web sites and manage content for social media.
• Design digital content and collect content from country office programmes and projects, and make ready for website and social media,
4) Contribute to UNDP’s campaign initiatives to engage different stakeholders (i.e. government, donors, media and public) and increase awareness of UNDP’s mandate and goals.
• Promote and disseminate corporate advocacy materials for launching flagship initiatives and publications such as the Human Development Report.
• Promote and maintain public information campaigns on issues, including UNDP activities, Sustainable Development Goals and UN Reform, under the supervision of Communications Specialist.
• Prepare and disseminate newsletters as well as draft and produce regular updates to donors, donor reports, civic education, and community awareness, where appropriate, to support projects.
• Develop and produce other communication and advocacy materials for marketing and awareness-raising campaigns, including briefing and media materials in coordination with the supervisor.
5) Assist country office’s knowledge management and dissemination.
• Provide support to identify and synthesize best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme country goals and activities.
• Contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice including corporate communications repositories.
• Assist in providing training for UNDP staff on internal and external knowledge management.
• Assist in keeping the country office’s Intranet up-to-date and free from unnecessary data.
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: May supervise Communications personnel in Country Office.
Institutional Arrangement
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the RR, the Communications Analyst participates in the implementation of the corporate communications strategy, as well as in the design, management and implementation of the Country Office communications and publication strategies, which are geared to influence the development agenda, promote public and media outreach, and mobilize partnerships, and political and financial support for UNDP.
Competencies
Achieve Results:
LEVEL 2: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing work
Think Innovatively:
LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking
Learn Continuously:
LEVEL 2: Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning
Adapt with Agility:
LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change process
Act with Determination:
LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously
Engage and Partner:
LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build/maintain coalitions/partnerships
Enable Diversity and Inclusion:
LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision making
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies
Business Management - Customer Satisfaction/Client Management:
• Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs.
• Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy.
• Look for ways to add value beyond clients' immediate requests.
• Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.
Business Management - Communication:
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience
• Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels.
Business Management - Digital Awareness and Literacy:
• Ability and inclination to rapidly adopt new technologies, either through skillfully grasping their usage or through understanding their impact and empowering others to use them as needed.
Communications - Digital asset management:
• Ability to use digital asset management (DAM) systems to effectively store, share and organize digital assets such as images, videos and other media
Communications - Multimedia writing/editing:
• Ability to create and/or edit written content for multimedia
Communications - Social Media management:
• Ability to represent and promote the UNDP brand in virtual communities and networks
Communications - Writing and editing:
• Ability to create and/or edit written content in different UN languages.
Minimum Qualifications of the Successful NPSA
Minimum Education requirements
• Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in communication, journalism, international relations, public administration, or related field is required, or
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Minimum years of relevant work experience
• Applicants with Master’s degree (or equivalent) in communication, journalism, public relations, marketing or 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 at the national or international level in communication, journalism, public relations, public administration, marketing or related field or a relevant field.
• Additional relevant experience beyond the minimum requirement will be considered an asset and positively weighted during the evaluation process.
• Experience in media relations and drafting communication products such as press releases, newsletters, donor briefs and advocacy materials.
• Experience in designing and implementing outreach campaigns, stakeholder engagement, and awareness-raising initiatives.
Required skills
• Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advanced knowledge of web-based content management systems for managing digital communication platforms, websites, and social media channels, etc.
Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section
• Experience in communications within international organizations, development cooperation agencies, public sector institutions, the UN system and/or multilateral organizations, or large private sector companies with established corporate communications functions.
• Experience supporting knowledge management systems, intranet platforms, or content repositories. Include diploma or specific reference of past employer.
• Demonstrated professional experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advanced knowledge of web-based content management systems for managing digital communications platforms, websites, and social media channels. Include diploma or specific reference of past employer.
Familiarity with UN branding, editorial standards, and communications guidelines is considered an asset.
Required Language(s)
• Fluency in written and spoken Spanish is a must. Working level of spoken and written English is required.
Professional Certificates
• n/a
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.
Use of AI by candidates
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Under the guidance and direct supervision of the RR, the Communications Analyst participates in the implementation of the corporate communications strategy, as well as in the design, management and implementation of the Country Office communications and publication strategies, which are geared to influence the development agenda, promote public and media outreach, and mobilize partnerships, and political and financial support for UNDP.