Communication – Public Information
Draft articles and develop communication products for UNDSS platforms.
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Overview
Draft articles and develop communication products for UNDSS platforms.
You have:
- Master’s degree in journalism, communications, information management, graphism, or a related field.
- Two years experience in communications, information management, journalism or related area is required.
- Experience in content management is required.
- 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.
- Ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners and stakeholders.
- Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment.
- Sound security awareness is required.
- Fluent in English is mandatory.
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
Potential interview questions
| Can you give an example of a communication strategy you developed and its impact? | This question assesses your practical experience in crafting communication strategies. | Provide a clear story focused on a successful project, highlighting your role and its outcomes. |
| Describe a time when you used data visualization in your reports. | The interviewer wants to understand your experience with data visualization tools and their application. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you manage tight deadlines while ensuring high-quality content? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps do you take to ensure cultural sensitivity in your communications? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you explain a time when you collaborated successfully with a difficult partner? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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