Advocacy & Communication Officer

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

This UNV assignment is part is part of the UNICEF MENARO Advocacy framework to develop the research on child rights issues and other child related priority areas leading to the development of a regional advocacy strategy.

National UN Specialist Volunteers in Jordan are entitled to: - Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) at the amount of JOD 1,068.5; - Annual and learning leaves; - Free life and medical insurance; and - Free access to different learning platforms.

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Under the direct supervision of (Chief of Advocacy and Communication), the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: • Support the Advocacy Specialist in the research leading to the inception of all regional related advocacy documents. • Support in the analysis and providing weekly briefs of the political and other related developments in the Middle East and North Africa region. • Remain available to support in other advocacy and Communication related tasks.

• Integrity and professionalism • Adaptability and flexibility • impartiality and neutrality • Accountability • Commitment to continuous learning • Planning and organizing • Teamwork and respect for diversity • Communication • Flexibility, adaptability

communications, research and/or relevant field. and; • Good research and analytical skills and knowledge of the geopolitical environment of the Middle East and North Africa; • Good knowledge of Advocacy and child rights in the region is a strong asset.

Amman, the capital, is a peaceful city with over four million residents. People are friendly to visitors. Services in terms of banking, transportation, health and communications are easily available. Though Arabic is the official language, English is widely spoken among the majority of the population, especially in Amman. Road network is good both in terms of spread and quality of the roads. Public transportation in Amman is limited. Taxis are relatively cheap and easily available. There are a number of shopping malls, restaurants, gyms, and cinemas. A large variety of accommodation options can be found; however, it is worth noting that prices in Amman have generally increased in the past few years. There are no specific security threats. Amman is a very easy city in which to live; large, many amenities, very modern and serviced by an international airport with direct flights to most capital cities. According to the assessment of the UN Department of Safety & Security (UNDSS) Jordan is a family duty station (category A hardship).

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers are part of the insurance plan.