Communications Specialist

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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.

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 22 years old. Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment.

Description of task

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

  • Create social media content to amplify UNFPA’s mandate, to create visibility for UNFPA on commemorative days, during campaigns and for special events;

  • Use social media to consistently encourage two-way conversation and engagement across UNFPA channels;

  • Increase the use of multiple social media platforms to promote messaging on UNFPA’s issues whilst maintaining the brand of the organization;

  • Analyze social media engagement and traffic by UNFPA ESARO and UNFPA country offices and monthly create reports on all activities;

  • Ensure that web pages and social media channels created by country and regional offices adhere to UNFPA brand guidelines and regularly maintained with new content;

  • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments:

  • University degree (Bachelor’s degree) in communications, digital media and infographics, mass media and journalism or international relations;

Required experience:

48 Months

Experience remark:

  • Demonstrated interest and/or experience (up to 4 years) experience in news reporting, journalistic writing, editing, publication and communication or multimedia, and digital media;
  • Experience in advocacy and campaigns management;
  • Knowledge of international development issues is required;
  • Fluency in spoken and written English (language) is required, and Knowledge of another UN working language an asset;
  • Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded;
  • Computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, social media, and others).

Language skills:

  • English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise:

Public information and reporting

Driving license:

No

Competencies values:

Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Judgement and Decision-making, Respect for Diversity, 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 for to which you would like to apply.

Application deadline: 2019

* 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 for to which you would like to apply.

Application deadline: 09-11-2020

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