Communication 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.

Description of task

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Head of the Sustainable Development Unit or her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Communications Officer will:

• Establish an internal and external communication strategy for the Sustainable Development Unit that contribute to enhancing the branding of the unit and as a consequence partnership and resource mobilization;

• Provide advisory to the head of the unit on strategic communication on the unit’s results.

• Act as the communication focal of the sustainable development unit in the CO and contribute to internal and external communication documents.

• Support the elaboration and implementation of the project’s communication plans;

• Organize and conduct the communication component of project activities/events for the Sustainable Development Unit, including drafting the background notes, media relations, taking photos, preparing talking points, invitations and press-releases;

• Organize the internal communication operation by facilitating the establishment of relevant tools and guidance for the projects;

• Produce quality and appropriate information materials for outreach to different audiences (periodical newsletter, social media update, identify and write project success stories and project factsheet);

• Edit, design and/or supervise the process of editing and designing all the documents to be shared externally or published by UNDP’s Sustainable Development Unit;

• Establish a photo and video library for the unit to support documentation of all the events, results etc.;

• Perform any other duty as requested by the supervisor.

Educational additional comments

- Advanced higher degree (Master’s or equivalent) in a relevant area, e.g., marketing or area related to social communications, information and/or journalism;

- A First-level university degree (bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in combination with 5 years of relevant training and/or professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Experience remark

At least 3 years of professional work experience at the national and/or international in marketing, strategic communication, public relations, public information and reporting, journalism, mass media and broadcasting communications, advocacy other communication related experience.

Language skills

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

Area of expertise details

• Expertise areas: marketing, strategic communication, public relations, public information and reporting, journalism, mass media and broadcasting communications, advocacy other communication related experience.

• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;

• An experience working in the UN or other international development organization is highly recommended;

• 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;
• Sound security awareness;
• Have affinity with or interest in nature, climate and energy issues, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Languages: Fluency in English and Portuguese are mandatory. Asset: Working knowledge of French.

Competencies values

Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, 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: 26-07-2021