Communications Officer

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UN RSCE - Regional Service Centre at Entebbe

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This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

Assignment is with family (ENTEBBE)

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Communications, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Provide support in the development of a communication strategies for the Programmes and Initiatives of the Centre and identify requirements for implementation. • Support Chief, Communications on the design and creation of multime-dia products (e.g. videos, motion graphics, animations, photography, and infographics), for effective storytelling across the Centre digital plat-forms, undertaking research and determining appropriate medium and target audience • Leverages technology and social media networks, and makes informed use of user analytics to expand the reach and availability of information about the Regional Service Centre • Prepare press releases, media briefs, reports, talking points, newsletters, brochures, and RSCE visibility materials and organize advocacy and communication campaigns. • Identify key contacts/constituencies and opportunities for strategic part-nerships to foster communication with RSCE stakeholders • Support communication unit in conceiving and implementing marketing strategy for the centre • Prepare production plans, write drafts, obtain clearances, finalize texts, and edit and coordinate design approval, printing procedures and distri-bution. • Organize clearances, production and distribution of information materi-al; conducts photo and graphic research • Assure alignment of digital products and campaigns to the RSCE’s stra-tegic communication and pubic information objectives • Assist in the development of annual work plans for monitoring progress activities and achievements and regularly update the same. • Provide expertise and technical advice on information tools and com-munication strategies • Communicate with clients, designers and planners to produce a design a quality concept • Create a weekly schedule template • Coach the junior UN staff on public information and public relations is-sues

Communication Respect for diversity and Gender Professionalism Integrity Team work

Public relations, corporate communications, strategic communications, graphic design, videography, journalism

As Uganda’s main international airport is located in Entebbe, it is the most common entry point into Uganda for international travellers, with direct connections to/from Addis Ababa, Amsterdam, Brussels, Cairo, Dar-es-Salaam, Dubai, Johannesburg, Juba, Kigali, Kinshasa, London, Nairobi and other destinations.

Entebbe is currently under Security Level 2, which is the warning and preparation stage to make sure that subsequent levels can be implemented smoothly (e.g. establishment of a coordination centre). The Security Management Team (SMT) and other entities that are part of the security management/assessment system (e.g. wardens) meet regularly in order to monitor the security situation and to make preparations for subsequent stages. Security section and the Department of Safety and Security regularly informs all UN personnel and conducts briefings upon arrival to sensitize newcomers and updates on latest political and social developments. There is a level 1 clinic on the Entebbe Support Base and there are several UN-cleared private hospitals in Kampala. Certain vaccinations are mandatory for UN personnel to enter Uganda, including yellow fever. It is possible that you be asked to provide proof of some/all of the vaccinations at Entebbe International Airport, though it is unlikely. Despite this, all UN Volunteers must ensure that they are up-to-date with appropriate vaccinations, and that these are clearly and properly endorsed in the yellow International Certificate of Vaccination. Entebbe has been declared a family duty station for all UN personnel as of 1 July 2011. International schools and recreational facilities are available in Kampala and partly in Entebbe as well as markets and supermarkets. Upon arrival, the UNV Support Office will book temporary accommodation for the first few nights at the UN Volunteer’s expense (SIG is foreseen to this end), which can be extended or not at the UN Volunteer’s discretion until permanent accommodation is secured. Permanent accommodation can be found in Entebbe ranging between 500 and 800 US$ depending on size and location.

Various mobile phone companies operate in Uganda. SIM and top-up cards are widely available. UN personnel also have access to office internet and phone connections (including a PIN code that can be used for personal calls on a cost recovery basis).

Upon arrival a bank account has to be opened with a local partner bank (Barclays) in order to receive SIG and regular VLA payments. ATMs for major international cards are available in Entebbe and Kampala.

Added 2 years ago - Updated 2 years ago - Source: unv.org