Communications Analyst

Background

As the United Nations lead agency on international development, UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities, and to build resilience to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Our work is concentrated in four focus areas: sustainable development, democratic governance and peace building, and climate and disaster resilience.

Responding in an integrated and coherent manner, UNDP is determined to end poverty and hunger, protect the planet from degradation, ensure that all citizens have prosperous lives, with growth that occurs in harmony with nature, and to foster peaceful and inclusive societies. UNDP mobilizes the means to implement the 2030 Agenda through a revitalized Global Partnership for Sustainable Development, based on a spirit of strengthened global solidarity. Key priorities that govern or provide direction for the work of the position to demonstrate link between the Unit priorities and position priorities/expected outcomes of incumbent.

UNDP in Kazakhstan contributes to the country’s development through the programmatic priorities outlined in the Country Programme Document (CPD) 2026–2030: i) human capital development and social protection, ensuring inclusive access to quality services and reducing disparities; ii) effective, transparent, and digitally enabled governance, strengthening accountability and citizen engagement; iii) Climate resilience and nature-positive, low-carbon transition, advancing environmental sustainability and disaster risk reduction; iiii) Diversified, innovation-driven, and green economic growth, promoting digitalization and sustainable financing. The CPD is implemented by the UNDP Country Office (CO) in Kazakhstan, headquartered in Astana, with a limited presence in Almaty and project-based locations.

The main objective is to influence the national development agenda, enhance public and media outreach, and mobilize strategic and financial support for UNDP’s programme in Kazakhstan. Communications work will be guided by the Partnership and Communications Action Plan (PCAP), a key instrument linked to the CPD that positions UNDP as a leader in development markets, boosts demand for service lines and expands business opportunities.

The Communications Unit adapts UNDP’s global communication strategy to Kazakhstan’s context and priorities. Through high-quality content and innovative use of targeted channels, the team works collaboratively to: a) position UNDP as a leader in sustainable development; b) promote visibility of programme outcomes and results; c) mobilize support for the Sustainable Development Goals; d) advance the principle of Delivering as One UN.

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Resident Representative, the Communications Analyst participates in development and implementation of the country office 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 political and financial support for UNDP, in line with the related corporate strategies and plans.