​Assistant Public Information Officer​

Volunteering Interpretation & Translation Communications & PR

Overview

Assist in developing and implementing a communication strategy

You have:

• Experience in communications, digital communications, journalism, public information, or other relevant programmes at the national and/or international level
• Experience in human rights is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization
• Experience in managing social media accounts and developing content
• Excellent English and Arabic oral and written skills, including drafting and reporting skills
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines
• Sound security awareness
• Have affinity with or interest in human rights, civic space, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System

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.

Based in Beirut and headed by a Representative/Head of Office, OHCHR Syria has a broad human rights mandate structured around four main components: monitoring and reporting, rule of law and transitional justice, civil society and technical cooperation, and human rights in humanitarian action. A dedicated unit supports each of the four sectors, and the office has an administrative team to support the staff and the programming. The UNV assignment will support the Office in developing and implementing a communication strategy to support its programming and advocacy.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Representative or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Assistant Public Information Officer will:

• Assist in developing and implementing a communications strategy
• Support the Office in establishing/managing OHCHR Syria’s social media accounts
• Work with Office colleagues to develop content (stories, posts, captions) and key messages to be shared on OHCHR Syria’s digital platforms
• Support the Office in developing print and multimedia resources in line with OHCHR branding
• Assist with EN/AR translation and proofreading of OHCHR Syria outputs

• Conduct any other related tasks as required or assigned by the supervisor.

• Professionalism

• Planning and organizing
• Creativity
• Adaptability and flexibility

communications, digital communications, journalism, public information, or other relevant programmes at the national and/or international level - Experience in human rights is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization; - Experience in managing social media accounts and developing content; - Excellent English and Arabic oral and written skills, including drafting and reporting skills; - Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; - Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners; - Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; - Excellent overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; - Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; - Sound security awareness; - Have affinity with or interest in human rights, civic space, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. This position is based in Beirut, Lebanon. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. National UN Volunteers are expected to be culturally sensitive and adjust to the prevailing culture and traditions.

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Added 2 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: unv.org