• Work closely with subject matter experts to deeply understand the instructional needs of multilingual learners. • Translate complex, technical information into clear, accessible materials for practitioners, partners, and other non-technical audiences. • Engage with key stakeholders (e.g., school system leaders, EdReports’ educator reviewers, and partner organizations focused on technical assistance) to gather insights and support understanding of EdReports’ evolving MLL-related reviews and other developing products. • Collaborate with internal subject matter experts to understand multilingual learner needs and research findings related to early literacy, early mathematics (K-5), and pre-kindergarten (pre-K) instructional materials, and translate this learning into clear, audience-appropriate communications. • Develop and draft high-quality written materials (e.g., briefs, blogs, FAQs, presentations, talking points, web content) that translate research, pilot findings, and EdReports’ review methodologies for practitioners, partners, and the broader field. • Support the field-facing rollout and communications of strengthened MLL review components, including foundational skills pilots, early math reviews, and pre-K materials, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with EdReports’ voice and values. • Partner with cross-functional colleagues to understand the needs and experiences of key stakeholders (e.g., school system leaders, educator reviewers, partner organizations) and synthesize insights to inform communications and related materials. • Support planning and facilitation of partner engagement activities (e.g., listening sessions, briefings, webinars, or convenings) in collaboration with cross-functional colleagues. • Contribute to organizational communications efforts aligned to EdReports’ strategic plan, including thought leadership, report usability, and field-facing messaging that strengthens EdReports’ influence and trust. • Partner with the Academic Office to support clear, consistent communications related to publisher engagement, as needed. • Manage assigned communications workstreams and deliverables, tracking progress, deadlines, and dependencies. • Ensure all work reflects EdReports’ commitment to quality, transparency, equity, and accessibility. • Other relevant duties as assigned to support the organization's strategic goals, with the expectation that all EdReports employees remain flexible and adaptable to evolving responsibilities.

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. Background Office/Unit/Project Description The Joint SDG Fund supports countries as they accelerate their progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It operates through joint programmes (JPs) that provide the mechanism for transformative solutions implemented by governments and national stakeholders and supported by the UN Country Team led by Resident Coordinators (RCs). Strategic direction for the Fund is provided by the Strategic Advisory Group chaired by the Deputy Secretary-General as the chair of UN Sustainable Development Group. The Fund is managed by the Operational Steering Committee, comprised of representatives of UN entities, and with the support from the Secretariat of the Fund. The UN Development Coordination Office (DCO) hosts the Fund and provides for the alignment with the broader UN Development System reforms. The Administrative Agent of the Fund, in charge of financial management, is the Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office (MPTF-O). Official documents (e.g. Terms of Reference and Operational Guidance) of the Fund and information on funding can be found on the Gateway portal. To advance the dual mandate of supercharging the UN Development System reform to be fit for purpose and, in turn, supporting the acceleration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Fund incentivizes coherent and coordinated join UN action, anchored in the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks at country level under the leadership of Resident Coordinator (RC). Serving as the catalytic funding to piece together emerging policy priorities and financing strategies, the Fund aims to galvanize the UN Country Teams around integrated policies and identify the fiscal space to overcome the political and financial hurdles to scale and accelerate progress towards the SDGs. The Joint SDG Fund adopts a portfolio approach focused on the key SDG transitions of digital, food systems, social protection & jobs, energy, education and climate action to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, the Secretariat team is expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration. Within this framework, the Communications Specialist will manage the Fund Secretariat’s digital communications, media relationships and vendors, as well as facilitating communication and knowledge sharing. Scope of Work Under the overall guidance of the Head of Communication and in close collaboration with the Secretariat’s Programme and Partnerships teams, the Communications Specialist will operate across the following pillars: (1) Digital Communications; (2) Visual Identity; and (3) Graphic Design. Demonstrate proficiency in Digital Communications - Expert knowledge and use of the most current versions of Adobe CC graphic software and tools; - Excellent knowledge of new trends and technologies in web- and digital-based graphic design; - Maintain Joint SDG Fund presence in public dialogue where appropriate. - Develop relationships with key partners to maximize visibility and traffic to Joint SDG Fund digital platforms and to maximize the distribution of content. - Coordinate the production and publishing of daily content (text, images, video or HTML) that support and engage audiences in a meaningful way. Promote Visual Identity - Lead on the production of high-quality communications products for print, audio/visual and social media in UN languages, including short videos, infographics and other related materials; - Work closely with the Development Coordination Office, Funds and UN Entities to collaborate and share effective communications strategies to increase public awareness; - Lead on the identification of new communications opportunities and products consistent with the Joint SDG Fund’s branding and visibility; - Cultivate strong internal relationships and partnerships with third party vendors; - Design attractive, engaging and modern visual materials to convey key messages to various target audiences in compliance with Joint SDG Fund branding, such as design elements for web-based platforms (websites, newsletters, social media) - Design and develop infographics, posters, leaflets, logos, brochures, reports and any other design required to meet communications objectives; - Promote optimum visibility of Joint SDG Fund activities through effective media relations, placement and distribution of information material and creative partnerships with bi-lateral, multi-lateral and non-governmental organizations and the private sector. - Produce communication products and materials to support the work of the Joint SDG Fund for a wide variety of media and donor and government partners. - Editing and creating short video clips for social media and larger campaigns ensuring details to subtitles and graphics are cohesive. Graphic Design - Developing and producing multimedia content, including infographics and video editing for social media and web platforms. - Conceptualizing and implementing visual identities and brand guidelines for global campaigns. - Ensuring all visual materials align with UN Joint SDG Fund communication strategies and effectively transmit messages to target audiences. - Leading design projects from conceptualization to completion, including managing external vendors and coordinating with teams. - Working in close coordination with design comprehensive workflows for tasks as well as assignment management; troubleshoot project or process problems as they arise and initiate improvements to design, collaboration, and efficiency processes as needed; - Contribute to overseeing and coordinating the design and production of the Joint SDG Fund’s projects; establish project objectives, and lead design from the initial planning stages through completion; provide updates and solicit feedback on projects from team and stakeholders; bring state of the art practices, techniques, technologies and approaches to bear on the Fund's graphic design work; - Participate at various internal and external meetings; organize or participate in working groups to streamline graphic design production and workflows; - Ensure the visual’s compliance with all the potential uses needed (online, print, large scale, high res, black & white, etc.) as well as file formats; - Create robust visual content for campaigns and manage Trello boards and generate identical designs for alternative languages when required; - Develop communication messages into existing Joint SDG Fund initiatives linked to communication/ knowledge sharing efforts; and Lead the effort of country office’s knowledge management and dissemination. - Identify and synthesize best practices and lessons learned directly linked to goals and activities. - Provide substantive and sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice including corporate communications repositories. - Organize and provide training, consultancy, and advice to UNDP staff on internal and external knowledge management. - Work with the team to ensure all knowledge products are captured, updated, readily available and in the right order, as and when necessary. Perform other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Joint SDG Fund Secretariat. Institutional Arrangement The Communications Specialist will report directly to the Head of Communications, Joint SDG Fund Secretariat. The Secretariat of the Joint SDG Fund is hosted within the Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office, New York, USA. Competencies Achieve Results: LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact Think Innovatively: LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems Learn Continuously LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences Adapt with Agility LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands Act with Determination LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results Engage and Partner LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration Enable Diversity and Inclusion LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity Cross-Functional & Technical competencies Thematic Area Name Definition Communications Media Relations Ability to develop media relations across all aspects of media work including relationships with media and preparing media materials such as messages Communications Multimedia writing/editing Ability to create and/or edit written content for multimedia Partnership Management Relationship management Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations, trust and mutual understanding General (across the functions) Public Relations Ability to build and maintain an overall positive public image for the organization, its mandate and its brand, while ensuring that individual campaigns and other communications and advocacy initiatives are supported in reaching the public Business Development Knowledge Facilitation Ability to animate individuals and groups, internally and externally, and to design and facilitate activities, to share and exchange knowledge, information and ideas. Knowledge of tools and approaches to stimulate active participation, contribution, and exchange. Business Development Integration within the UN Ability to identity and integrate capacity and assets of the UN system and engage in joint work. Knowledge of the UN System and ability to apply this knowledge to strategic and/or practical situations Business Direction & Strategy Systems Thinking Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system. Minimum Qualifications of the Successful IPSA Min. Education requirements - Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Social Science, Communications, Journalism, or related field is required. or - A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree. Min. years of relevant work experience - Minimum 5 years (with master’s degree) or 7 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant work experience in the field of communications preferably at an international level is required. Required skills - Experience in designing communications strategy and materials, public advocacy campaigns, editing articles, and human-interest stories. - Experience in sharing stories and creating boards for social media posts. - Experience forming relationships with web designers/coders in updated the website, graphic designers and videographers for visuals and merchandise. - Experience managing and working with teams of people particularly in civil society engagement. - Experience in the use of computers applications and software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) as well as web-based management systems. Desired additional skills and competencies - UN field experience at the international level - Knowledge or experience using Drupal. - Experience in private sector engagement. Required Language(s) - Fluency in English is required. - Working knowledge of other UN languages is desirable. 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. 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This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Payer Engagement Specialist II - Remote is responsible for providing administrative support for all payer engagement notifications, including: - New clinics - Relocations - Closures - TIN updates - Acquisitions This position also involves: - Daily operation support - Completing payer forms - Sending weekly provider bulletins - Various data verification activities as assigned Your Impact - Notify payers of any Hanger Clinic changes, such as address, tax ID, and Medicaid numbers - Work within Salesforce system to ensure data integrity - Update provider information transmitted to large and regional payers - Create and manage assigned work in Salesforce cases and review regularly with manager or designee - Distribute customized provider directories for large, national, and regional payers - Complete specific payer forms when the Clinic has a change of demographics - Create cases for the credentialing team for adding new clinics to payers as appropriate - Confirm and track updates and submit cases to add to Hanger billing system until project completion - Review, complete, and return quarterly payer provider verification forms upon request - Monitor payer central correspondence depository daily and disseminate to appropriate team members - Produce reports and other ad hoc assignments as required Qualifications - Minimum: High School diploma or equivalent - Minimum: 2 years of related experience - Preferred: 3 years of provider servicing/customer service experience - Preferred: Healthcare experience Requirements - Excellent customer service - Good verbal, written, and organizational skills - Familiarity with various software applications, such as Salesforce and Acrobat - Intermediate level user with Microsoft Excel and Word - Attention to detail with the ability to quickly identify trends - Able to multi-task and work independently in a time-sensitive environment with a heavy workload - Able to effectively interface with all levels of employees, management, and external organizations - Act with integrity in all ways and at all times - Keep the patient at the center of everything that you do - Foster open collaboration and constructive dialogue - Continuously innovate new solutions - Focus on superior outcomes and calibrate work processes for outstanding results Benefits - Competitive Compensation Packages - 8 Paid National Holidays & 4 additional Floating Holidays - PTO that includes Vacation and Sick time - Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits - 401k Savings and Retirement Plan - Paid Parental Bonding Leave for New Parents - Flexible Work Schedules and Part-time Opportunities - Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program - Mentorship Programs - Mentor and Mentee - Student Loan Repayment Assistance by Location - Relocation Assistance - Regional & National traveling CPO/CO/CP opportunities - Volunteering for Local and National events such as Hanger’s BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFest

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description Sinch is looking for a Senior Manager, PR & Communications to lead and elevate our external communications efforts in North America, our most strategically important market. This role sits within the Global Corporate Communications team and reports to the Head of Corporate Communications, based in Stockholm. You’ll own PR and media relations in the U.S., act as a senior communications partner to regional leadership, and play a key role in shaping Sinch’s reputation in the tech and B2B landscape. We’re looking for a seasoned, strategic communicator with deep understanding of the U.S. media ecosystem, a strong track record in B2B tech, and the confidence to operate independently while collaborating closely with global teams. Key Responsibilities - Lead the development and execution of PR and communications strategy for North America, aligned with global priorities - Own U.S. media relations, including proactive pitching, press releases, reactive inquiries, and long-term journalist relationships - Partner with and manage external PR agencies to ensure strong, high-impact coverage - Act as a strategic advisor to regional stakeholders on positioning, messaging, and media opportunities - Develop and localize communications content such as press materials, thought leadership, blogs, and executive messaging - Prepare and support Sinch spokespeople with media training, briefings, and local opportunities - Track, analyze, and report on media performance and communications impact - Collaborate closely with global Marketing and Communications teams to ensure consistency while advocating for U.S. market needs - Support selected internal communications initiatives for U.S.-based teams as needed Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field - 6–8+ years of experience in PR and communications, ideally within B2B tech, SaaS, or digital services - Proven success securing earned media coverage in the U.S. market - Strong strategic thinking combined with a hands-on, execution-oriented mindset - Excellent writing and storytelling skills in English - Experience managing external partners such as PR agencies - Comfortable working in a global organization and collaborating across time zones - Strong judgment, stakeholder management skills, and ability to operate with autonomy Benefits - Comprehensive market competitive medical, dental, and vision plans - Access to telehealth for all participants - Free virtual counselling resources through our global Employee Assistance Program - Roth and Pre-tax 401(k) options including an employer match for all participants - Generous paid time off program - Paid parental leave and family planning support - Flexible remote work offerings - Paid time off to support a volunteer program of your choice Salary The annual starting salary for this position is between $123,200 - $154,000. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications. This role will be accepting applications until March 10, 2026 at a minimum. Please note that the application timeline may be flexible to accommodate a comprehensive candidate evaluation.