Content Designer and Communication Associate

Contract

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

In the framework of the coordination and implementation of the joint programming of the United Nations System in Gabon, the Office of the Resident Coordinator wishes to expand digital communication across the UN system in Gabon, through the creation of audiovisual, photographic and digital content on SDGs and the UN 2030 Agenda. To this end, it is planned to strengthen the communications team of the Office of the Resident Coordinator by recruiting a Content Designer/Communication Specialist who already has some practical experience in the development of audiovisual, photographic and digital content. The UNV will work closely with various agencies part of the UN Country Team and with partners to produce content on programmes and projects implemented to accelerate progress toward achievement of the SDGs across different programmatic areas.

Under the direct supervision of UNRCO Communication Expert and overall guidance of the RCO head of office and the UN Resident Coordinator, the UN Youth Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

Support and assist the UNRCO Communication Expert with designing and producing creative audio-visual content based on data and evidence.  


Support the UNRCO Communication Expert on sensitization and strategic communication with the media.  


Assist in the creation and implementation of targeted communication strategies together with UN agencies aimed at sensitizing and raising awareness of strategic partners including national authorities, civil society, donors and private sector on SDGs and the UN’s 2030 agenda. 


Assist with convening and facilitating the UN Communications Group with implementation of the joint UN Communication Strategy and annual workplan. 









Promote resident UN agencies* capacity in the use innovative and impactful audio-visual strategies, methods and tools.  


Raise awareness of UN Gabon’s activities and objectives amongst different target groups and the wider national, regional, and global public.  


Any other tasks with regards to day-to-day operational needs. 

, Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Empowering Others, Integrity, Managing Performance, Self-Management, Technological Awareness, Working in Teams

preferably 1-2 years of experience

Volunteer is committed to continuous learning with regards technical skills and gain work experience in a UN system agency.  


Able to learn to work in a team and under pressure and to follow the guidance and supervision of the Office's Communication Expert in the design of posters, mock-ups, brochures, flyers or other materials for awareness raising and mass communication. 

Gabon is an Upper Middle-Income Country, with comfortable living conditions for expatriate workers. The SDG Index and Dashboards 2017 report, produced by Sustainable Development Solutions Network and the Bertelsmann Stiftung assessed Gabon as being in first place within Sub-Saharan Africa with respect to progress towards the SDGs. Living conditions in Gabon contrast with the living conditions of populations. Unemployment, particularly among young people, remains high and the cost of living is quite high compared to other countries in the sub region. Food imports provide most of the coverage of people's needs in large cities. The UN Volunteer will be based in Libreville where we can move freely. Food and non-food amenities are available. Medical facilities are available although quality is not always guaranteed. Housing is quite expensive and is subject to the prior approval of the Department of Security.