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Thursday, November 11, 2010

UNDP NIGERIA VACANCY, THURSDAY 11, NOVEMBER 2010

CONSULTANT: MEDIA CONSULTANTS


LOCATION : ABUJA, NIGERIA
APPLICATION DEADLINE : 16-NOV-10
TYPE OF CONTRACT : SSA
POST LEVEL : NATIONAL CONSULTANT
LANGUAGES REQUIRED :ENGLISH
DURATION OF INITIAL CONTRACT : 2 MONTHS
EXPECTED DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT : 2 MONTHS




DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Summary of key functions:

The overall goal of this assignment under output 5.1.6 of the DGD work plan is to develop a communication strategy framework for better communication and promoting dialogue with DGD various stakeholders including Government Institutions, National Assembly, INEC, Political parties, International partners, Civil society organizations, Media and the general populace with regards to the 2011 elections and the deepening of democratic culture in Nigeria.


FUNCTIONS / EXPECTED RESULTS
1. Develop information and communication priorities for the DGD project during the elections support phase and the post elections phase of the project period.

Conduct a desk review of communication strategies of DGD various stakeholders including INEC, NASS and international partners
Review international best practices in effective democratic governance communication
Closely work with the Public Affairs Unit of INEC, INEC media correspondents Chapel and other stakeholders (National Broadcasting Commission, Nigerian Union of Journalists, Nigeria Press Council, Nigeria Press Organization, Ministry of Information) UNDP Communications Unit and communications units of DGD donor partners
Specify information and communication priorities for the DGD project
2. Define framework for providing information about the DGD project and establish a communication network for DGD clients and partners.

Identify relevant print and electronic media including internet based technologies for providing and sharing information about DGD with target audiences.
Identify creative, out of the box ideas and strategic alliances for promoting visibility for DGD and its various partners within the overall goal of deepening democratic culture in Nigeria.
Develop a detailed framework for implementation including activities, outputs, deliverables and timelines
3. Validation of DGD Communication Strategy with target audiences and stakeholders

Facilitate stakeholders forum and discussions around the DGD draft communication strategy
Collate stakeholders input and feedback into the DGD draft communication strategy
Edit and finalize inputs and as well reflect international best practices into the DGD Communication Strategy
Ensure gender mainstreaming into the DGD Communication Strategy
Submit a final report detailing process of the development of the Communication Strategy, including a detailed framework for implementation of the DGD Communication Strategy for the elections support phase and the post elections support phase.
IV. Impact of Results


The Consultants are expected to ensure that the following results are achieved:
A Communication Strategy for the DGD project that will ensure:

Increased knowledge of DGD with its clients, various stakeholders and the general populace;
Improved communication within DGD and with its stakeholders on its strategic support to the 2011 elections and deepening democratic culture in Nigeria
Increased positive visibility for DGD and the Donor basket partners on the overall support to the 2011 elections and deepening democracy in Nigeria


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http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=19985

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