Communication Assistant

Contract

This is a UNV National Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Youth contracts.

Eligibility criteria

Candidate age: between 18 and 29 throughout the entire duration of their assignment. Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment.

Description of task

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

• Support the management of a database of evidence-based on life stories and audiovisual materials;
• Support the liaison with national media;
• Support other communications staff in the management of the UNFPA local website and ensure regular updates of its content in close cooperation with staff;
• Assist in the drafting of media briefs on UNFPA CO activities for CO and when requested by the Regional Office;
• Support the promotion of the visibility of the UNFPA mandates through social media;
• Use monitoring activities to engage with local CSOs and youth groups to identify communications opportunities
• Provide substantive technical support to the program team to develop IEC/BCC material in a different thematic area
• Provide technical inputs in designing the UNFPA Timor-Leste core program advocacy campaign in collaboration with communication staff
• Work with the UN system to sensitize Media/journalists on UNFPA Mandate
• Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.
• Translate communication materials between English and Tetum.
• Support staff with interpretation if needed.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments:

Bachelor’s degree in communication, social science, public health, public administration or related field.

Required experience:

24 Months

Experience remark:

• 2 years of professional work experience at the national level in journalism, communications, or other relevant programs; experience working in the development sector, UN or other international development organization would be an asset;
• 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;
• Solid 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;

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• Tetum(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise:

Public information and reporting, Other communications related experience, Knowledge management, archiving and documentation

Area of expertise details:

* Communications

* Reporting Skills

* Public Information

Driving license:

No

Competencies values:

Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, 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.

This is an announcement for a national UNV assignment. Therefore, only citizens of Timor Leste and legal residents of Timor Leste with refugee or stateless status can apply for this advertisement.

Application deadline: 08-10-2020