Communication – Public Information

Contract

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

Description of task

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Communication officer or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV for public information officer will:

• Draft articles, reports, and posts for UNDSS platforms;
• Develop communication products (flyers, graphics, videos, podcasts and multimedia materials) using Adobe suite;
• Assist with the outreach strategy
• Collect, capture and collate information and data for reporting/communication;
• Proofread documents, reviewing style, grammar and consistency;
• Assist in organizing special events and meetings;
• Maintain UNDSS on-line platforms;
• Assist in improving business processes through data and information management and the use of Office.com;
• Assist implementation the activities of the Inter-Agency Security Management Network (IASMN) Strategic Communication Working Group.
• Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Educational additional comments

​Master’s degree in journalism, communications, information management, graphism, or a related field.

Experience remark

• Twos experience in communications, information management, journalism or related area is required.
• Experience in content management is required.
• Experience data visualization applications (MS PowerBI, Qlik, Tableau or similar), is desirable.
• Experience with Adobe suite is required.
• Experience with Office.com advanced tools (PowerBi, Power Automate) is required.
• Excellent written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;

• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing skills;

• 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;

Language skills

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise details

in journalism, communications, information management, graphism

Competencies values

Communication, Creativity, Professionalism, Technological Awareness

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’ 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: 11 August 2021