Media, Communications & Advocacy Officer

Volunteering Communications & PR IT & Telecom

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.

The Office of the UN Resident Coordinator provides leadership to the UN Country Team and the UN’s programming work, as outlined in the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework, in support of national priorities. The Resident Coordinator to Fiji, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu & Vanuatu is Mr Sanaka Samarasinha, who leads a team composed of national and international staff.

This UNV assignment will see the incumbent join the communications section of the RC’s team and support the office, the Pacific UN Communications Group, and other activities where necessary.

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

· Create social media content, including support to photography, videos, and graphics where required

· Support to media engagement in all countries under the Fiji multi-country Office (Fiji, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu)

· Support the Communications Lead to implement the Communications Plan, and the workplan of the Pacific UN Communications Group

· Support the Communications Lead to meet communications targets under the UN Disability Inclusion Strategy (UNDIS)

· Participate in weekly team meetings and other key meetings

· During a crisis, create content (under guidance of the Comms Lead) specifically highlighting UN support to the crisis daily, as well as to highlight other related updates

· Distribute the daily PACNEWS updates

· Support events, including the creation of merchandise for the office

· Provide support where required to the Pacific UN Communications Group (UNCG)

· Create and maintain a bi-monthly newsletter for the Fiji multi-country Office

· Contribute to the initial drafting of speeches, media release and other publications, including short stories where needed

· Support to the updating of mailing lists

· 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.

· Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to the Resident Coordinator’s Office in Fiji; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to the Resident Coordinator’s Office 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 the Resident Coordinator’s Office 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;

· 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 the Resident Coordinator’s Office mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

media, communications or advocacy work, or other relevant programmes at the national and/or international level; experience photography and videography is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization;

· Should have experience drafting social media content and using Canva

· Excellent oral and written skills

· Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;

· Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;

· 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; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;

· Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;

· Sound security awareness;

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials.

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