Communication and Liaison 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.

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Description of task

Under the direct supervision of Programme Management Officer – Head of External Relations Unit and under the overall guidance of the Director of Stabilization and Recovery section, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following task:

Support S&R communication strategies and approaches, focusing on the following:

• Design and organize internal awareness-raising sessions, conferences and events;

• Support specific training activities on communications and Stabilization & Recovery section colleagues based in the field;

• Act as S&R focal point for general information requests.

Support external communication strategies, focusing on the following:

• Participate in preparation of communication activities, including briefing notes and minutes, etc.;
• Support national and international partners in the development and update of online and other tools dedicated to the coordination of assistance, stabilization and development programmes and projects in post-conflict areas;
• Support specific training activities on communications and national partners;
• Collaborate with the Public Information Officers (PIO) in media and outreach operations, for promotion of stabilization and recovery activities.

Support reporting and publication efforts of the Stabilization & Recovery section, focusing on the following results:

• Produce/disseminate regular reports/documents and updates for the section and other stakeholders;
• Participate in editing of the S&R publication tools, take part in the publication activities of the section
• Support content and knowledge management, as well as data collection regarding stabilization and recovery results on the ground;
• Contribute to update stabilization & recovery content into the UN internet and MINUSMA website, participate in media monitoring on a regular basis;
• When working with national personnel or (non-)governmental counterparts, set aside dedicated time for training, coaching, mentoring and capacity development;
• Perform any other related activity as deemed appropriate by the supervisor.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Master degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments:

Communication or Information management. A first level university degree BA with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience in related areas may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Required experience:

36 Months

Experience remark:

At least 3 years of progressively responsible professional experience in communication and information management in international or national organizations.

Language skills:

• French(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• English(Mandatory), Level - Working Knowledge

Area of expertise:

Other information and telecommunications technology experience, Other communications related experience

Area of expertise details:

Proficiency regarding tools and software used for communication activities such as graphic design, video editing (Adobe Creative Cloud – All Apps, etc).

Driving license:

No

Competencies values:

Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Communication, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.

* Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply.

Application deadline: 19-04-2021