Fluent in Hindi and English with a knack for turning development impact into compelling stories? UNDP is looking for someone to help communicate one of India’s newest SDG financing mechanisms.

UNDP has opened a vacancy for a Communications and Information Management Analyst to support the newly established UN India SDG Country Fund, based in New Delhi. The role sits inside the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office and offers a genuinely hands-on mix of communications, documentation, and stakeholder engagement work.

Quick Overview

Organization: UNDP (UN Resident Coordinator’s Office, India)
Position: Communications and Information Management Analyst
Job ID: 35471
Grade: NPSA-8
Location: New Delhi, India
Contract Type: National Personnel Service Agreement, Full time
Contract Duration: 1 year
Posting Date: 07/15/2026
Application Deadline: 07/30/2026, 05:59 AM

What Is the UN India SDG Country Fund?

The UN India SDG Country Fund is a pooled funding mechanism designed to accelerate implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in India, aligned with the Government of India–UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2023–27 (GoI-UNSDCF). The Fund mobilises financing for strategic interventions, helping the UN development system deliver in a more integrated way toward India’s broader 2047 development vision.

One of its initial thematic windows focuses on South-South Cooperation — strengthening partnerships and knowledge exchange between India and other countries in the Global South, building on momentum from India’s G20 Presidency.

What Will This Analyst Actually Do?

Lead communications initiatives

Develop communications plans and content reports, briefings, data visualisations, blogs, and social media threads
Prepare written, visual, and oral materials for internal and external audiences
Support planning and running of policy seminars, events, and workshops
Engage the public via social media, monitor news related to the Fund

Support information management and documentation

Prepare documentation for fund disbursements to the Administrative Agent
Assist in monitoring expenditure against approved budgets and UN financial policies

Administrative and analytical support

Assist with governance, reporting, and documentation tasks (agendas, minutes, filing)
Conduct analysis on project themes, including data studies and visualisation
Liaise with project owners and external collaborators on information sharing

Knowledge-building

Document lessons learned during project implementation
Participate in internal meetings, training, and communities of practice
Stay current on developments in the Fund’s priority areas

Who Should Apply?

An advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in Communications, Journalism, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, or Economics or a bachelor’s degree in these fields plus 2 additional years of qualifying experience
Master’s degree holders need no additional work experience; bachelor’s degree holders need a minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience
Fluency in Hindi and English is required

Desirable Skills

Familiarity with creative or social media tools (Adobe, WordPress, Canva, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook)
Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with experience in report writing and strategic communications
Experience designing data visualisations, infographics, presentations, and reports
Prior experience working with government, civil society, the UN, or international development partners

A Note on the Tiered Application Process

UNDP advertises most vacancies through a tiered system, prioritizing internal staff facing post abolition or contract non-renewal, followed by other internal staff tiers, before opening to external candidates. Applicants should check which tier applies to determine eligibility.

Important Policies to Know

UNDP does not charge fees at any stage of recruitment
UNDP has zero tolerance for harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority selected candidates undergo relevant background checks
UNDP reserves the right to select multiple candidates from this vacancy and may consider applicants for similar future positions
Candidates are encouraged to review UNDP’s guidance on using AI responsibly during the recruitment process

Why This Role Stands Out

It sits at the center of a newly established, high-profile SDG financing mechanism in one of UNDP’s largest country programmes
The role blends communications, data analysis, and administrative coordination offering broad exposure rather than a narrow function
Direct engagement with the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office provides visibility across the UN Country Team’s work in India

Final Thoughts

For communications professionals fluent in Hindi and English who want to help tell the story of India’s sustainable development progress and support a fund tied directly to the country’s 2047 vision this UNDP role offers a genuinely substantive, high-visibility opportunity.

Application Deadline: 07/30/2026, 05:59 AM

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