Communications and Engagement Officer

Contract

This is a P-4 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 7 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 171,387 USD and 220,969 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is in the Anti-racism Team (ART) in the Office of the Under-Secretary-General (OUSG) for Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance. ART is responsible for high-level oversight, coordination, monitoring, advocacy, mainstreaming, and long-term sustainability of the activities of implementing departments and offices of the strategic action plan on addressing racism and promoting dignity for all in the United Nations Secretariat (hereafter the "strategic action plan" or the "SAP").

Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Communications and Engagement Officer will be responsible for the following principal duties:

•Develops and implements a comprehensive communications strategy to promote awareness, knowledge and capability/capacity of the Organization's efforts to address racism and racial discrimination and promote dignity for all. •Participates in designing, implementing and refining a change management strategy, communications and training frameworks and applying best practices to support the SAP implementation. •Takes the lead in strategy, planning, development and implementation of large, complex communication campaigns (e.g., global promotion initiatives, UN personnel information programmes, broad-reaching subject-specific issues on antiracism and the promotion of dignity for all, etc.); where appropriate, works with departments and offices and the United Nations system organizations to develop ways to publicize antiracism campaigns system-wide and incorporate the campaign message and themes into all relevant events and products. •Identifies sources and seeks funding and other assistance for major campaigns. •Develops strategic partnerships with key constituencies, including departmental/office Antiracism Advocates, staff representatives, affinity groups and communications focal points in other UN entities, the Office of the United Nations Ombudsman and other stakeholders, to elicit support for and maximize the impact of promotional objectives of the communication strategy. •Prepares and coordinates the production of a diverse range of communications and advocacy products (e.g.,articles, broadcasts, web stories, explainers, fact sheets, etc.) to support ART's programmatic activities to implement the SAP, advance an anti-racist culture within the Organization and to educate and encourage staff on how to address racism and racial discrimination at the workplace, including privilege, entitlement and power asymmetries, promote solidarity and civility in the workforce. Manages internal communications United against Racism platforms and content in English and French as appropriate, including timely content posting and responding to staff queries posed via the internal communications platforms. •Works closely with the Department of Global Communications Outreach Division on internal communications platforms management (guidance, architecture and metrics) and corporate design and branding standards. •Prepares talking points, statements, articles, reports and briefing notes. •Establishes ART's voice on digital platforms and leads an audience-driven strategy; leads the branding, production, design and development of interactive, visual and digital products across multiple platforms (e.g., infographics, stories, photography, videos, podcasts, e-banners, illustrations, etc.); develops social media content and campaigns to advance digital engagement on various platforms; drafts complex material for newsletters and reports; maintains the contact/subscriber's database to build a strong, bold, sharp and principle-based antiracism/antidiscrimination brand. •Provides advice and expertise to managers, senior officers and the ART team on various public affairs issues on antiracism, methods, and approaches; anticipates and resolves communications/public relations issues/problems; builds communication capacity among the team, media and other relevant partners. •Acts as the online discussion forum facilitator, promoting communication and dialogue among staff on issues related to policies, knowledge and practices on antiracism. Organizes and moderates e-discussions and periodically proposes ways to enhance the forum. •Evaluates results and impact of ART's communications activities; report on developments, trends and attitudes regarding the Organization's work on antiracism and the promotion of dignity for all. •Builds information networks; plans and oversees the maintenance of publicly accessible information materials on the Organization's work on addressing racism and racial discrimination and the promotion of dignity for all; plans and develops outreach activities. •Manages publications programme; produces print/electronic/voice/visual media materials.

Competencies Professionalism: Ability to develop and implement comprehensive communications strategies that include internal, human resources, employer brand, crisis and issues management. Ability to craft and lead large-scale advocacy activities and produce multimedia feature materials aimed at policy influence and adoption at the international level. Ability to draft public information materials (e.g. articles, feature stories, broadcasts, press releases, etc.). Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and communicate effectively. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in communication, journalism, international relations, public administration or related field is required. A first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in public information, journalism, international relations, public administration or related area is required.

Experience leading strategic communications strategies that include internal, human resources, employer brand, crisis and issues management is required.

Experience with crafting and leading large-scale advocacy activities and producing multimedia feature materials aimed at policy influence and adoption at the international level, especially on social and economic transformation issues, is required.

Experience drafting public information materials (e.g. articles, feature stories, broadcasts, press releases, etc.) is required.

Experience in the technical aspects of multimedia production, such as creating short video pieces, is desirable.

Experience in project management is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.

Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview.

Special Notice This job opening is advertised to fill a position financed from temporary funding through 31 December 2023. The appointment or assignment and renewal thereof are subject to the budgetary approval. In case of selection of a staff member of the United Nations Secretariat who meets the definition of "internal candidate" in staff rule 4.10, the staff member will be placed on a temporary assignment, and would be required to maintain a lien on their current post.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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