Communications and Coordination Associate

Contract

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

The Communication and Coordination Associate will work under the direct supervision of the Communication and Advocacy Specialist and the Head of the UNRCO and will support the office to fulfil its advocacy and communication roles in support of the UNCT and the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator. S/He will also support the Head of Office to coordinate the development of the new UN Cooperation Framework with other UN entities and partners and support other UNCT joint initiatives. The Communication and Coordination Associate will work closely with the UN interagency Communications Group, with other members of the UNRCO and of the UN family in Jordan

National UN Youth Volunteers in Jordan are entitled to:

• Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) at the amount of JOD 716.92;
• Annual and learning leaves;
• Free medical and life insurance; and
• Free access to different learning platforms.

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Under the direct supervision of the UNRCO Communication and Advocacy Specialist and the Head of Office, the National UN Youth Volunteer will:

Communications:

• Develop daily news media monitoring • Develop weekly social media monitoring • Support the development of multimedia content and posting for online platforms [UN in Jordan website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram] • Provide support to develop the quarterly newsletter of UN Impact Stories, including liaising with UN Agency focal points in this regard • Maintain the RCO/ UN Communications weekly calendar of events. • Support the organization and facilitation of events, as necessary.

Coordination:

• Support the development of the new UN Cooperation Framework, including the preparation of required planning documents, supporting stakeholder consultations and the UNCT configuration, taking notes of meetings and supporting the Head of Office in related coordination meetings (e.g. with Government, the Senior Programme Group, external partners). • Support the organization of UNCT meetings, including the related preparation with relevant colleagues, follow-up on action points, as necessary, and taking notes of meetings • Support the preparation of background notes, talking points and speeches for the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator. • Support incoming high-level or technical missions visiting Jordan. • Maintain data archives and information storage management, including the UNRCO shared folder. • Support any other UNCT joint initiative, as required. • Provide day-to-day support to office activities both virtually and in person, as necessary. • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Results/Expected Outputs:

Communications:

• Daily news updates prepared and timely shared. • Weekly social media monitoring undertaken and shared. • The UN Jordan social media platforms effectively managed and new content daily developed. • Quarterly newsletters of UN Impact Stories produced and circulated to UN and partners. • UNRCO/ UN Communications weekly calendar of events effectively maintained and regularly updated. • UN events effectively supported and adequate media coverage ensured.

Coordination:

• Effective coordination support provided to the development of the new UN Cooperation Framework, including support to the preparation of required planning documents, organization of and follow-up to coordination meetings, liaison with UN agencies. • Stakeholder consultations for the new Cooperation Framework and related strategies (e.g. with Government, civil society and the private sector) effectively supported, • UNCT configuration exercise effectively supported. • Cooperation Framework launch ceremony effectively supported. • UNCT meetings effectively and timely organized and required follow-up ensured. • Preparation of background notes, talking points and speeches for the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator effectively and timely supported. • Incoming high-level or technical missions supported. • Data archives and information storage management, including the UNRCO shared folder, effectively maintained and updated. • UNCT joint initiative supported as required.

• Planning and organizing. • Communication. • Professionalism • Integrity • Teamwork and respect for diversity. • Commitment to continuous learning. • Flexibility. • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement.

social media, including implementing campaigns, developing content, and managing social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Flickr, LinkedIn. • Prior working experience on managing multi-stakeholder initiatives, campaigns or activities would be an asset. • Proven experience in research and drafting documents, such as reports, briefing notes, etc. • Knowledge of UN system would be an advantage. • Be confident with computer standard software applications. • Knowledge of CANVA or any other similar programme/applications. • Good computer and research skills. • Excellent writing, oral and copy-editing skills. • Expertise with video, photo and design platforms (e.i Canva) and social media coordination would be an asset.

Amman, the capital of Jordan, is a peaceful city with over four million residents. People are friendly to visitors. Services in terms of banking, transportation, health and communications are easily available. Though Arabic is the official language, English is widely spoken among the majority of the population, especially in Amman. Road network is good both in terms of spread and quality of the roads. Public transportation in Amman is limited. Taxis are relatively cheap and easily available. There are a number of shopping malls, restaurants, gyms, and cinemas. A large variety of accommodation options can be found; however, it is worth noting that prices in Amman have generally increased in the past few years. There are no specific security threats. Amman is a very easy city in which to live; large, many amenities, very modern and serviced by an international airport with direct flights to most capital cities. According to the assessment of the UN Department of Safety & Security (UNDSS) Jordan is a family duty station (category A hardship).

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan