Communications Assistant

Volunteering Communications & PR

Overview

Support communications and advocacy strategies for gender equality

You have:

• Good command of computer tools, including Microsoft Office tools and Internet browsers.
• Familiarity with the use of professional social networks.
• Knowledge or mastery of innovative technological solutions would be an asset.
• Knowledge of or experience within the UN system would be an asset.
• Communication, Business management, Community development or related fields.

Contract

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

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Placing women’s rights at the center of all its efforts, UN Women leads and coordinates United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It provides strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States’ priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors. Together, UN Women in Tunisia and Libya form a Cluster Office with joint management and operational team. The UN Women Tunisia and Libya Cluster Office seeks to strengthen its human resources to effectively and efficiently leverage digital communications to contribute to the advancement of gender equality in both countries. Communication being a multi-dimensional and integral aspect of its interventions, the Communications Assistant would support the Communications Department to increase UN Women’s visibility to reach a wider and diverse audience, raise the voices of women and girls and influence wider conversations on gender equality in Tunisia and Libya. Reporting to the Country Representative, the Communications Assistant supports the formulation and implementation of the communications and advocacy strategies to increase the standing and awareness of UN Women with partners, the media and the public. The Communications Assistant promotes a client-oriented approach in UN Women.

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

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

Communication, Business management, Community development or related fields

Good command of computer tools, including Microsoft Office tools and Internet browsers

Familiarity with the use of professional social networks

Knowledge/mastery of innovative technological solutions would be an asset

Knowledge of/experience within the UN system would be an asset

The position is based in Tunis, Tunisia

Geography and climate

Tunisia, the smallest country on the North African coast, has the most diversified economy in the region. With a population of slightly over 10 million and about 60% living in urban locations, it has one of the highest standards of living on the continent.

Tunis is the capital of the country and the largest city (population of approximately two million in and outside the city proper). It is located just six miles (ten kilometers) from the Gulf of Tunis, and sits on the shores of a lake that connects with the Mediterranean Sea. Being a small country, all destinations within Tunisia can be reached in a day's drive. Tunisia is bordered in the southeast by Libya and in the west by Algeria. The coastline between the city of Bizerte and the border of Algeria has secluded beaches, small bays, and steep cliffs. It is also marked by small villages. Southern Tunisia, where the Sahara begins, is semi-desert. In some parts, there are oases with giant palm trees and small market gardens.

Tunisia has a Mediterranean climate. Along the coast of northern Tunisia, summers are hot and dry, and winters are warm and rainy. Yearly rainfall in this coastal region is about 17 inches (43.18 cm). The mountain ranges typically experience more annual rainfall, about 34 inches (86.36 cm). In the northwest, there is occasional snowfall in the mountains. In southern Tunisia, it is hotter and drier. There is little rainfall, especially along the edge of the Sahara Desert, and some areas of the desert will not get rain for years. Central Tunisia is characterized by varying weather patterns.

Language

The official language of Tunisia is Arabic. French is also widely spoken and understood by most of the population. About one percent of the population speaks Berber. English is becoming another language spoken by many Tunisians. Other European languages, such as Italian, are also spoken in commercial and tourist areas of the country.

Religion

Most Tunisians are of Berber lineage and regard themselves as Arabs. About 99 percent of the population is Muslim with the major and state religion being Sunni Islam. Tunisia also has a small Christian population, which is made up of Roman Catholics, members of the Greek Orthodox Church, and French and English Protestants. In addition, there is a small population of Sephardic Jews living in Tunisia.

Economy

The country does not have vast reserves of hydrocarbons like its neighbors Algeria and Libya, but has prospered under long-standing government policies to develop manufacturing, tourism, and agriculture. At the same time, social programs limit population growth, provide a high standard of education, and ensure a relatively decent standard of living for all. The largest percentage of Tunisia’s exports are agricultural and mining products, which generate over 11 billion dollars a year. Tunisia's biggest export partners are France and Italy. Tunisia is a member of the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD), the Arab Monetary Fund, and the Union of the Arab Maghreb (UMA).

Public transportation

In addition to the private taxi services, the state run public transport system reliable and cost effective.

Safety and security

All of the rules you would follow in any foreign country apply. The crime rate is low, but there have been cases of theft in resort hotels, mostly due to staff leaving attractive items in plain view. Walking alone during daylight hours is permitted, but the buddy system is required for walking at night and you must always carry communication (mobile phone).

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