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.

Indonesia is an upper middle income country with significant development challenges. UNICEF works closely with the government and wide range of partners to address major challenges that affect children to help ensure the fulfillment of their rights. The UNICEF Indonesia office has 213 staff members across a main office in Jakarta, five field offices and two small sub-offices in East Java, Aceh, East Nusa Tenggara, Maluku, South Sulawesi, Papua and West Papua. UNICEF’s Country Programme with the Government of Indonesia includes activities in Health, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Nutrition, Child Protection, Education and Social Policy and Disaster Risk Reduction. This UNV assignment is within the Communication and Engagement team, a cross-sectoral cluster that supports all the programme sections with a range of integrated efforts including advocacy, media engagement, digital media, content production, social and behaviour change and influencer/partner engagement.

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

• Develop and produce human interest stories and other multimedia communication material to illustrate the situation of children and inform the public about the impact of UNICEF’s work. Primary focus will be on text stories to meet visibility and reporting requirements for donor agencies.
• Develop and edit communication material for key advocacy initiatives/campaigns. • Produce and edit press releases, fact sheets, Q&As, background documents and other material for media relations and engagement. • Support the production of digital/social media content packages/campaigns, as needed.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; • Provide annual and end of assignment self- reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers; • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNICEF technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNICEF procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented; • Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNICEF in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority; • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues; • Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment. • Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities; • Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups; • Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary; • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment UNICEF’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

a relevant field, such as journalism, public relations or related field.

• Excellent English writing skills, particularly in the area of human interest stories, media material etc. and accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing. • Photography and video production skills are a strong asset. • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet. • Self-motivated; ability to work with tight deadlines. • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel. • Experience working with the UN or familiarity with the UN structure highly preferred.

The position will be based in Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia, where basic living needs, including accommodation, banking facilities, medical services and telecommunication/internet services are readily available. All staple foods can be found in the markets, e.g. rice, meat, vegetables, fruit, cooking oil, salt etc. Many imported goods are available in Jakarta. There are numerous restaurants with good health standards. The most common means of public transportation are taxi, local bus and the MRT train. Mobile phone is the most reliable tool to communicate with colleagues and friends. ATMs are widely available and Western cards can be used to withdraw Indonesian Rupiah. Indonesia is predominantly Muslim and this calls for relevant awareness of religious practices and traditions.