Associate Public Information Officer

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

o As an active UNITAD team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UNITAD and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including: o Daily and periodical media monitoring for media trends in Iraq and internationally pertaining to Da’esh/ISIL. o Draft media and social media content about the organization’s activities and important events. o Manage social media platforms and apply modifications to the website in consultation with Public Information Officer. o Content and record management of the Public Information Office’s important correspondences, documents, financial records, and audiovisual content. o Manage physical assets, branded material, and printings as per Public Information Officer’s guidance. o Act as a focal point along with the national Associate Public Information Officer for the Public Information Office. o Take minutes and report on department meetings to the Public Information Officer. o Draft department reports and social media analytics reports. o Work with contractors on content creation as per Public Information Officer’s guidance. o Conduct research and outreach with national and international journalists. o Draft content for publications and printings. o Conduct tasks as per Public Information Officer’s requests.

o Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment o A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed

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

• Support the Public Information Office in implementing the communications strategy, and implementation of communications campaigns; • Prepare a diverse range of information communications products in support of campaign initiatives in close coordination with the Public Information Officer; • Draft complex material for UN newsletters, periodicals, reports and articles in print and multimedia formats in English and Arabic; • Prepare material for press briefings, and interviews; draft press statements and press releases as necessary in English and Arabic; • Draft and edit materials in both English and Arabic languages, such as key messages, Q&A, talking points, media lines, and importantly to digital media platforms, including for the website and the social media; • Conduct continuous maintenance of the website back and front end. • Analyze social/digital media platforms to increase the Mission’s visibility and assist in the drafting of the Mission’s communications strategy for social/digital media platforms; • Monitor and analyze media and social media platforms for latest events, developments and trends, and provide frequent analysis of the public mood and reactions to the mission’s statements and activities as well as observations and recommendations to the Public Information Officer; • Participate in the development and implementation of a strategy for media relations, publications, community outreach and/or radio products with the objective of promoting awareness, understanding, support and appreciation for the Mission’s work and activities; • Any other related duties as may be required

• Professionalism • Integrity • Teamwork and respect for diversity • Commitment to continuous learning • Planning and organizing • Communication • Flexibility

in communications, public information, research, journalism, international relations, or related area is required; experience with United Nations is an asset, as is experience working in other international development organization; • Experience in social media and website management is required. • Solid overall computer literacy is required, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; • Experience in managing media networks with international outlets is required. • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; • Experience as webmaster is desirable • Experience in graphic design and graphic design softwares is desirable • Experience in photography and videography as well as filmmaking is desirable. • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, 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, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; • 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; • Sound security awareness;

The UN Volunteer will live in Baghdad, which is not a family duty station. The official offices of UNITAD will be located inside the “International Zone”, which comprised all UN Offices operating out of Baghdad. Stringent security measures are in place throughout the country, and UN Volunteers, as other UN staff, are quite limited in all duty stations in Iraq when it comes to movement (walking virtually not allowed). Movement is done inside the “International Zone”, in armored vehicles.

This assignment may require travel outside the duty station to project locations in different parts of the country, as required by the job. International personnel operating in Iraq must take online security awareness trainings (Basic Security and Advanced Security in the Field) prior to arrival in Iraq and undertake a mandatory Security Induction Awareness Training (SAIT) immediately upon arrival.

The Rest and Recuperation (R&R) cycle for the Baghdad duty station is 4 weeks, with the designated place of R&R being Amman, Jordan. There are many international flights to and from Erbil, Baghdad and Basra. Depending on the field location of project activities, additional considerations with regards to dress code can be required, and advice on the required would be provided by the Project.

The dominant currency in use in Iraq is USD. The Iraqi Dinar is used with an exchange rate of approximately USD 1 = 1,200 Iraqi Dinar. UN personnel need to be culturally sensitive and adjust to the culture of the country. Please take a note that use of visa cards is not common here. IF you wish to withdraw money, you can use the ATM machine, but it has high charges. It is advisable to bring enough cash with you for first month, and later may open a local bank account.

Iraq a unique country and UNITAD is a unique investigative mission. It provides for an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential.