Communication Specialist

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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.

With the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at its core, and in response to the General Assembly resolution 71/243 on the quadrennial comprehensive policy review of operational activities for development of the United Nations system, the UN Secretary General’s report (December 2017) ‘Repositioning the United Nations development system to deliver on the 2030 Agenda: our promise for dignity, prosperity and peace on a healthy planet’ puts forward a comprehensive proposal on further improvements to the resident coordinator system to ensure more coherent, accountable and effective support for the 2030 Agenda.

This was further reinforced by General Assembly resolution 72/729 of 31 May 2018, which gave the Secretary-General the mandate to implement the repositioning. A reinvigorated resident coordinator system is at the center of a repositioned United Nations development system, and while the system has been instrumental in driving coherence on the ground over the past four decades, it is now insufficiently robust to respond to the needs of the 2030 Agenda.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Communication specialist or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Communication Specialist will: •Support ongoing UN communication activities by and writing and editing content including drafting reports and other communication products; •Undertake activities to promote media coverage (e.g. press conferences, interviews, press seminars and other special activities) of priority issues; •Grow UN Lesotho’s online social networks by increasing user base and interactions; •Research articles, stories, resources, or other content that is relevant to our communities and from the UN communications group, for social media use in a manner that invites conversation and interaction; •Support in the development of audio visual and multimedia materials for social media use; •UN event support: including preparation of UN events and attending meetings, conferences and workshops and developing content to ensure visibility of these events;
•Assist in developing regular media monitoring reports; •Support in managing the UN Lesotho digital platforms (Twitter, Facebook), ensuring they are regularly updated and plan specific, timely campaigns across all platforms in line with current events and trends; •Assists in conducting research, compiling background materials, statistical data and briefing notes for advocacy/outreach activities and media events.

Professionalism; Integrity; Teamwork; Commitment; Planning and organizing; Communication; Flexibility.

a national and/or international entity or other relevant programmes; •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 and ability to work with tight deadlines.

Lesotho is a small land-locked country completely surrounded by South Africa. While the rural and mountain areas are severely struck by poverty, the capital, Maseru, is fairly developed and access to basic amenities is good especially when considering the proximity to South Africa (UN House is a 5 minute drive from the border). Lesotho enjoys a sub-tropical climate with cold winters (June to September) and scorching hot summers (December to March). Mainly because of the high altitude, Lesotho is free from many of the diseases found in other Southern African countries. There is no malaria and bilharzia, colds and influenza are the most common ailments. The HIV and AIDS prevalence rate is however estimated at 23% in the country. Lesotho has two official languages Sesotho and English, of which the latter is widely spoken especially in Maseru.

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