Communications Officer

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.

UNICEF’s work is based on equity. It works to realize the rights for children – especially for the most deprived and excluded – as enshrined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and articulated in Indonesia's National Medium-Term Development Plan. We support the Government to put children first and invest in children’s survival, development and protection.

We assist our partners to monitor and measure progress against these rights via the child-focused Sustainable Development Goals, with an emphasis on the most vulnerable children. Our programme interventions are rights-based, cut across different sectors, respond to the specific needs of girls and boys and address the vulnerabilities and strengths of children in their first and second decades of life.

UNICEF has a strong on-the-ground presence in Indonesia, with seven regional and sub-regional offices. These are primarily in areas with the greatest disparities and service gaps. They complement our high-level policy and programme advice with practical support for planning, financing and service delivery, especially to advocate for quality, equity and sustainability.

This UNV position will support UNICEF's communication section with the production of high quality, engaging audio visual and written content, as well as support for media events and initiatives.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Communications Specialist or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Communications Officer will be:

• Dealing with in-house production and editing of high quality audio visual content for use on social media, in coordination with the Communications team and Programme Specialists. This will include but is not limited to videos, audio, photos, instastories, infographs, live coverage, photo stories, animation, campaigns, graphic design etc. • Coordinating and editing audiovisual content based on existing materials, such as edited videos, photo packages/stories, social media posts, presentation decks. • Providing photography and or video documentation of events relevant for social media and as required. • Supporting the Media Specialist in media outreach and engagement, including liaising with journlists, supporting the production of press releases, media advisories and media packs. • Researching and writing human interest stories in Bahasa Indonesia, and translation of existing human interest stories in Bahasa Indonesia. • Monitoring field programme activity, through regular liaison with field office colleagues, to identify new story angles. Working with the Communications team (especially the English language storyteller) to develop these stories in the most appropriate format. • Doing any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; • Provide annual and end of assignment self-reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities; • Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers; • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Results/expected outputs: • As an active UNICEF team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UNICEF Indonesia and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including: • In-house production and editing of high quality audio visual content. • Coordinating and editing audiovisual content based on existing materials. • Photographic and or video documentation of events. • Supporting the Media Specialist in media outreach and engagement. • Researching and writing human interest stories in Bahasa Indonesia, and translation of existing human interest stories in Bahasa Indonesia. • Monitoring field programme activity, through regular liaison with field office colleagues, to identify new story angles. • Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed

• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNICEF; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNICEF procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented; • Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNICEF in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority; • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues; • Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment. • Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities; • Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups; • Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary; • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards UNICEF’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Social Sciences, or similar field.

Or at least 2 years of professional work experience at the national and/or international level in digital content production.

• Experience in video production, video editing and photography. • Other desired/mandatory required technical knowledge • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; Fluency in spoken and written Bahasa Indonesia, and working knowledge of English is essential. • Background/familiarity with development and human rights issues is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization. • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; • 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; and office technology equipment; • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; • Have affinity with or interest in child rights issues, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

The UNV will be based in the UNICEF Jakarta office with occasional travel to the provinces. Jakarta is a family duty station with all amenities of a big, modern city. The city has several International schools, big shopping centers, restaurants, sports and leisure facilities. Traffic is congested. Banking services are of acceptable quality. There is a high availability of quality products and household necessities (food, clothing and household equipment).

The UNICEF Jakarta Office is situated in the business district with close proximity to several major hotels, banks, businesses, embassies and other UN Agencies.

Most of Indonesia area is currently Security Level Low. Western part of Java, including Banten Province and Greater Jakarta are in Moderate level. Ambon, Maluku, Rest of Papua excluding capital city Jayapura, Poso Central Sulawesi and Denpasar Bali are also in Moderate Level. All UN staff visiting Indonesia must ensure that they obtain a security clearance from UNDSS. Security prior to travel. More information can be found on the Website: https://dss.un.org.

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.