Communications Assistant

Contract

This is a G-7 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 7 years of experience, depending on education. More about G-7 contracts.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To contribute to the design and management of the communications strategy of WCO consistent with WHO corporate goals and priority.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• Drafting substantive written material for the Office of the WR as requested, including statements, briefings, op-eds, opinions, articles, talking points, key messages, and other written communications. This may include targeted messages for internal communications within the United Nations or for specific stakeholders and partners.
• Extracting key messages from speeches/presentations/articles for dissemination through social media channels, in close collaboration with the Programme Management Officer
• Undertaking original research on a range of development topics (within the context of UN system, Country Cooperation Strategy and Sustainable Development Goals) as needed to substantively inform the speechwriting process.
• Supports the formulation and implementation of internal and external communications and advocacy strategies, supports business development
• Organization of roundtable discussions, press conferences, briefing sessions, seminars, interviews
• Organization and implementation of joint UN information campaigns (UN Day, World AIDS Day, Malaria day etc.)
• Ensures the design and maintenance of the WHO web site, intranet, CO web-based knowledge management system
• Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Completion of secondary education; supplemented by technical or university courses in communications, journalism, international relations.

Desirable: First level degree in Communications, journalism; social sciences.

Experience:

Essential: At least 10 years’ experience in communication, journalism, media (print, broadcast and electronic or public

Desirable: Experience in design of website and social media, maintaining and updating current information. Experience working for UN or other international organization.

Skills

• In depth knowledge of communications approaches, tools, and methodologies
• Ability to deliver oral presentations to various audiences
• Ability to keep abreast of available technology willingness to learn new technology

WHO Competencies:

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Producing results

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Excellent knowledge of the English.

Desirable: Knowledge of French or other UN language.

Additional Information

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
• A written test may be used as a form of screening.
• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma (s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

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• This is a general staff position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted.