Associate Communications Officer

Overview

Coordinate and manage communications for IIEP Buenos Aires activities

You have:

• Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in communications or related fields or a bachelor’s degree in communications or related fields combined with at least three years of qualifying relevant work experience.
• At least two years of relevant professional experience in the field of Communications, acquired preferably in an international organization or in a public sector institution.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills of both Spanish and English.
• Knowledge of communications and branding strategies adapted to the Latin American context.
• Experience in developing an institutional communications strategy, including the use of social media websites and other digital tools.

Contract

This is a NO-B contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be more than 3,937 USD.

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Post Number : 3ARIEP0019PA Grade : NO-B Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED) Duty Station: Argentina Job Family: Education Type of contract : Project Appointment Duration of contract : 1 year Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 31-MAY-2023 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism ***(Duration of contract: initially 1 year, with possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance six (6) months probationary period.*** ***Only nationals of Argentina may apply for this position.*** **ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT** -------------------------- As the only specialized semi-autonomous organization with the mandate to support educational policy, planning and management, the UNESCO International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP) plays a unique role within the United Nations system. IIEP was established in 1963 as an integral part of UNESCO. It supports ministries of education around the world and other key actors to plan and manage education systems through its programmes of training, technical assistance, policy research and knowledge sharing. The Institute launched its new Medium-Term Strategy (2022-2024) in December 2021. It draws on core and project funding to achieve its goals and objectives. This position is located in IIEP’s [Buenos Aires Office](https://www.buenosaires.iiep.unesco.org/). Under the overall authority of the Director of IIEP and immediate supervision of the Head of Office of IIEP Buenos Aires (Office for Latin America and the Caribbean), and within the framework of IIEP’s mandate and Medium-Term Strategy, the incumbent will be in charge of coordinating, supervising and managing the communicational aspects for all of IIEP Buenos Aires’ activities. This includes projects pertaining to IIEP BA’s training offer, knowledge mobilization, technical cooperation, and institutional communications.The incumbent will implement IIEP’s global Communications and Branding Strategy, and appropriately adapt it to the regional context. She/he will lead the execution of external and internal communications, including the development and dissemination of content and key messages in accordance with the needs and interests of IIEP Buenos Aires’ target audiences. **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- The incumbent will also be in charge of managing IIEP Buenos Aires’ Information Services including the following duties and responsibilities: **1. Adapt, implement and manage IIEP’s Communications Strategy.** - Identify and propose adaptations of the global strategy to better address the specificities of the Latin American (and Caribbean) context and its audiences. - Supervise the implementation of the Institute’s branding and visual identity guidelines in all new contents, platforms and portals to match said guidelines. - Design an annual plan for IIEP Buenos Aires, for both internal and external communications. - In collaboration with IIEP Buenos Aires’ Head of Office and the different Team Leaders and Programme Specialists, generate roadmaps for the communication and marketing of specific projects and programmes. - Advocate for the efficient and synergic use of communicational resources. - Develop manuals and guidelines to standardize processes and responsibilities that relate to IIEP Buenos Aires’ communications. - Lead all communicational aspects of dissemination events, including face-to-face events, online webinars and the Regional Forum on Education Policy. - Administer the budget assigned for communicational purposes. **2. Develop and adapt key messages and contents in accordance with the needs and interests of IIEP’s target audiences.** - Identify appropriate content formats, channels, and key messages for each of the Institute’s audience segments and stakeholders. - Generate or lead the production of appropriate content for social media, web platforms, newsletters, leaflets, portfolios, and other communicational channels of global IIEP and IIEP Buenos Aires to inform audiences and partners timely about IIEP’s mandate and activities. - From a communicational perspective, promote the development of improvements in institutional portals and platforms to ensure usability and increase engagement. - Build and nurture relationships with media partners to stengthen and broaden the scope of IIEP’s outreach efforts. **3. Manage IIEP Buenos Aires’ Information Services.** - Administrate the accounts of social media platforms, websites and other institutional digital tools and assess their effectiveness. - Manage and oversee all steps of the editorial process for IIEP Buenos Aires’ publications and official documents (editing, translation, design), according to IIEP’s and UNESCO’s branding guidelines. - Inform and curate institutional contacts and leads databases. - Integrate, inform and administrates the Constituent Relationship Management tools and/or other information systems applied in IIEP Buenos Aires in accordance to the parameters set by global IIEP and UNESCO. - Liaise permanently with the Communications teams in the Paris and Dakar Offices, to align globally all key outreach efforts and tools. **4. Contribute to the creation of performance reports based on IIEP’s Medium-Term Strategy for the Buenos Aires Office.** - Prepare annual reports on the communications activities performed in IIEP Buenos Aires. - Prepare the annual IIEP Buenos Aires’ activities report in collaboration with the Executive Officer. - Inform IIEP’s Key Performance Indicators pertaining to Communications and Information Services. - Contribute to the monitoring of Communications goals, in line with IIEP’s Strategic Objectives and Thematic Priorities. **5. Advise and provide support to IIEP Buenos Aires’ Head of Office.** - Advise on IIEP Buenos Aires’ strategic communication. - Support IIEP Buenos Aires’ Head of Office and management team in institutional activities, as required. - Develop talking points and presentations. - Participate in commissions, boards and any other inter-agency cooperation processes within the United Nations system. **COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)** ------------------------------------ Results focus (C) Innovation (C) Accountability (C) Communication (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Professionalism (C) Teamwork (C) **-** ----- For detailed information, please consult the [UNESCO Competency Framework](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/competency_framework_e.pdf). **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** --------------------------- ***Education*** - Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in communications or related fields or a bachelor’s degree in communications or related fields combined with at least three years of qualifying relevant work experience. ***Work experience*** - At least two years of relevant professional experience in the field of Communications, acquired preferably in an international organization or in a public sector institution. - Work experience in developing an institutional communications strategy, including the use of social media websites and other digital tools. ***Experience, skills/knowledge and competencies*** - Knowledge of communications and branding strategies adapted to the Latin American context. - Good understanding of the educational systems of Latin America and the education policy agenda of the region. - Knowledge of institutional communications best practices. - Ability to develop an institutional communications strategy adapted to the Latin American context. - Ability to lead and manage teams and delegate tasks. - Ability to take initiative, rapidly learn and adapt in the post. **Languages** - Excellent written and oral communication skills of both Spanish and English. **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- ***Work Experience*** - Experience in leading and managing teams. - Experience in writing professional types of text, such as reports, press releases, speeches. - Experience in e-publishing copywriting, graphic/multimedia design, and/or creative direction. ***Knowledge, Skills and Competences*** - Expertise on the use of Adobe Creative Cloud (CC) software, particularly Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign. - Expertise on the use of Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) tools. - Expertise on the use of survey tools, such as SurveyMonkey. **BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS** ----------------------------- UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which, where applicable, may include 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc. For more information on benefits and entitlements, please follow this link: [Guide to Staff Benefits](http://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/unesco-staff-compensation-booklet_en.pdf). **ASSESSMENT** -------------- Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the [UNESCO careers website](https://en.unesco.org/careers). No modifications can be made to the application once submitted. The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the Vacancy Notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview. **Footer** ---------- *UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States ([last update here](https://en.unesco.org/careers/geographicaldistribution)) are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts.* *UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.*

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