Communications Assistant

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.

Description of task

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Country Representative or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer HR Associate will:

• Provide administrative support in the development of a coherent communications and advocacy strategy

• Provide background information for the development of the communication strategy;

• Provide logistical support to advocacy efforts and campaigns by organizing roundtable discussions, press conferences, and other publicity events and providing inputs to briefing materials and press releases, as necessary.

• Provide administrative support to the development advocacy materials

• Draft human-interest stories;

• Draft press releases, articles, key messages and other advocacy materials;

• Review translations and coordinate with printers and other suppliers to ensure timely production of communications products;

• Maintain library/ database of reference materials, photos and videos;

• Follow guidelines from RO/HQ.

• Provide support in the management of the Cluster Office social media presence and website

• Gather information for the development of content for the Cluster Office web pages and social media channels;

• Update social media channels, as required;

• Draft and translate social media posts;

• Maintain files, databases, and systems relevant to the Cluster Office’s digital presence; • Help manage the designer and external communications companies.

• Provide media relations support to the head of office

• Maintain and update database of relevant press in Libya and Tunisia;

• Respond to request for information, as delegated;

• Gather and compile inputs for talking points.

• Facilitate knowledge management and sharing

• Contribute to the identification of best practices and lessons learned;

• Organize trainings and workshops on communication practices;

• Provide/ exchange information with HQ and RO, MCO, and COs.

• Other

• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor;

• Provide support on special web/digital/media projects undertaken by the Cluster Office

Educational additional comments

• Completion of secondary education is required;

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations or Journalism is an asset.

Experience remark

- Between 0 and 2 years of experience

Language skills

• Arabic(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• French(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise details

• Experience in the use of computers applications and software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) as well as web based management systems;

• Experience in the use of social media and digital communication

• Other desired technical knowledge;

o 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;

Competencies values

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Empowering Others, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Knowledge Sharing, Leadership, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Technological Awareness, Working in Teams

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’ at 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. This is a national UN Volunteer assignment, therefore only nationals of Tunisia and legal residents in Tunisia with the status of refugee or with the status of being stateless are eligible to apply. Application deadline: 18-08-2021 * Pas encore enregistré/e dans la banque de candidats VNU ? Veuillez d’abord enregistrer votre profil sur le site https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important : Une fois votre compte crée, veillez à compléter toutes les sections de votre profil et le soumettre. Puis, connectez-vous à ‘Ma Page’ sur https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage et cliquez sur le lien ‘Recrutement spécial’. Enfin, sélectionnez l’annonce de recrutement spécial à laquelle vous souhaitez postuler. * Vous avez déjà un profil dans la banque de candidats VNU ? Veuillez d’abord mettre à jour votre profil sur le site https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Puis, connectez-vous à ‘Ma Page’ sur https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage et cliquez sur le lien ‘Recrutement spécial’ pour sélectionner l’annonce de recrutement spécial à laquelle vous souhaitez postuler. Ceci est une annonce pour une affectation VNU national. Par conséquence, seuls les citoyens de Tunisie et les résidents légaux de Tunisie ayant le statut de réfugié ou d’apatride peuvent postuler à cette annonce. Date limite pour postuler : 18-08-2021