Communication and Visibility Specialist

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The UNESCO Jordan Office works with the national authorities and people of Jordan to promote peace and sustainable development, through education, culture, sciences, communication and information.

In culture, the Office supports the implementation of UNESCO’s convention to protect and safeguard cultural and natural heritage as an end in itself, as well as a means to contribute to local livelihoods opportunities and sustainable tourism development. It is within this framework that UNESCO Jordan is implementing the European Union financed "Support to Livelihoods through Cultural Heritage Development" project. Through the project, the Office is leveraging cultural heritage for sustainable development and the creation of employment opportunities in Jordan through the application of Cash for Work schemes for basic rehabilitation and conservation. The project engages Syrian refugees, vulnerable Jordanians and Iraqi Internally Displaced Persons in the preservation and development of cultural heritage sites for tourism purposes at 6 cultural sites in the North of Jordan.

Under the overall authority of the Head of the Office and under the direct supervision of the Senior Project Officer for Culture as well as in close cooperation with the Culture Team, the UN Volunteer Communication and Visibility Specialist will lead the implementation of the communications and visibility plan of the EU-financed "Support to Livelihoods through Cultural Heritage Development" project. More specifically, s/he will:

  1. Implement, update and monitor the project’s Communication and Visibility Plan by defining, among others, a set of indicators for each objective and communication tool chosen.
  2. Recommend, develop and/or review appropriate information and communication materials related to the EU-funded project for use in media and other advocacy and communication activities, as well as ensure quality and dissemination of printed and audio-visual materials to promote visibility of the project.
  3. Draft and edit articles, press releases, human-interest stories and other advocacy/information materials for both web-based and traditional media.
  4. Oversee the preparation of background communication and promotional materials for briefings and visits of media, high-level visits and other special interest groups. The task includes preparing information materials (e.g., press releases, project summaries, project fact sheets and media kits),
  5. Review videography contents (raw footage, drone images, subtitles) and liaise with the contractors during the production to ensure that the video contents convey the key project messages.
  6. Create posts and content for the UNESCO Jordan social media accounts and website and oversee their updates in line with latest progress made in implementing the project.
  7. Support rapid and accurate information dissemination to the media. Support the supervisor and project staff in networking with journalists and other media figures.
  8. Liaise with relevant staff at UNESCO HQ to amplify the impact of the project on the global page.
  9. Contract and manage editors, proofreaders, graphic designers, videographers and printing houses for reports, lessons learnt and other publications.
  10. Contribute to the development of UNESCO Jordan communication strategy from the EU project perspective, noting that strategy is to be aligned with the UNESCO 5-year Country Strategy and Resource Mobilization Plan as well as relevant corporate policy and guidance documents.
  11. Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

•Professionalism. •Integrity. •Teamwork and respect for diversity. •Commitment to continuous learning. •Planning and organizing. •Communication. •Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards UNESCO’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

•At least 7 years of professional work experience in communications, print media, digital and social media, public relations or other relevant fields of work, whereby at least 2 years should be at international level; experience with resource mobilization is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization;
•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; 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; •Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.), email/internet and programmes such as InDesign, Photoshop; 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 cultural heritage, local community development, poverty reduction and volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Location: The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is located in the Middle East. Bound by Syria to the north, Iraq to the northeast, Saudi Arabia to the east and south, Red Sea to the south and the Palestinian National Authority to the west.

Weather: Jordan’s climate can be classified as semi-arid (Bsh) on the Koeppen-Geiger classification. It features a hot, dry climate characterized by long, hot, dry summers and short, cool winters. The climate is influenced by Jordan’s location between the subtropical aridity of the Arabian desert areas and the subtropical humidity of the eastern Mediterranean area. January is the coldest month, with temperatures from 5°C to 10°C, and August is the hottest month at 20°C to 35°C. Daily temperatures can be quite hot, especially in the summer; on some days it can be 40°C or more, especially when a hot, dry southerly wind blows. Such winds can sometimes be very strong and can cause sandstorms.

About 70 percent of the average rainfall in the country falls between November and March; June through August are often rainless. Rainfall varies from season to season and from year to year. Precipitation is often concentrated in violent storms, causing erosion and local flooding, especially in the winter months.

Safety and Security: Jordan is a relatively stable country. The potentials for internal or external armed conflict are considered very unlikely in the current political environment. Peaceful demonstrations, and sometimes road blockages, do occur in Jordan, motivated by domestic factors such as unemployment, deprivation of resources and development or for regional issues such as solidarity with the Palestinian cause or with the Syrian crises. Most of these events are driven by civil society unions and Islamic parties. Domestic tribal civil unrest sometimes turns violent, especially outside main cities, due to tribal disputes or socio-economic reasons. In all occasions law enforcement agencies usually manage to contain the situation rapidly.

Road traffic accidents are the primary threat against UN personnel in Jordan. Poor road conditions and bad driving behaviours are the main reasons for the high rate of traffic accidents.

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