National Multimedia Officer

Contract

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Lao PDR has been at the forefront of SDG localization under the leadership of the Prime Minister, who chairs the national SDG Steering Committee, and with lead support by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, together with the Ministry of Planning and Investment and the Lao Statistics Bureau. Nearly 60 per cent of the indicators of the 8th National Socio-Economic Development Plan (2016-2020) is linked to the SDG indicators. Lao PDR has also adopted an 18th national SDG on Lives Safe From UXO. The inter-sectoral objectives of the Agenda 2030 are also promoted by the National Round Table Process – the national policy and development coordination mechanism, which is led by the Government with lead support from the UN Country Team.

The Development Coordination Officer, Programme Communications and Advocacy, is as a team member of the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO) in Lao PDR and reports to the RCO Head of Office.

The UN Country Team (UNCT) is led by the UN Resident Coordinator (RC), the designated representative of the UN Secretary-General in the Lao PDR. The RC leads the UN’s overall engagement and cooperation with Lao PDR, and strategic guidance and coordination for the operational activities of the UN System and its agencies, funds and programmes at the country level, ensuring that the UN System is able to provide efficient and effective development support. Lao PDR is a Delivering as One Country, where UN agencies work closely together, building on the diversity of expertise and respective comparative advantages.

The RCO serves as the secretariat to the RC and UNCT, providing organizational, advisory and management support, and facilitating the UN System’s joint strategic planning. The RCO draws on the expertise and experience of the entire UN family, promoting information exchange, cooperation and collaboration among UN agencies, and supporting joint initiatives, for instance on the localization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The RCO is charged with supporting the RC to coordinate the many UN agencies operating in Lao PDR. The office supports strategic and day-to-day coordination among UN agencies, as well as the overall engagement of the UN with the Lao Government and development partners. The work of the RCO includes joint communication and outreach on behalf of the UN system in Lao PDR.

The UN Communications Group (UNCG) in Lao PDR was established in 2008 to ensure a joint approach to UN messaging, communication and outreach in Lao PDR. The UNCG is comprised of members from various UN agencies, funds and programmes, and the group aims to increase the knowledge and visibility of the UN and the development priorities of Lao PDR among UN agencies, government, civil society, national media and international development partners as well as in the private sector.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the RCO Head of Office or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer National Multimedia Officer will:

Duties and responsibilities: ● Lead the implementation of social media strategy and plan. This would include: o Regularly manage and update social media plan ensure alignment with the UNRCO’s social media strategy; o Support planning and running social media campaigns for international days, events; o Develop and adapt multimedia assets (videos, audios, images) from global and regional DCO for local audiences; o Prepare social media packs for events, campaigns; o Prepare and publish content on UNRCO website, Facebook Page, and X/ Twitter channel on a daily basis. o Create social media content - collect information, key messages, tailor messages to local audience, o Support basic graphic design and video shooting and editing; o Monitor and report on social media performance on a monthly basis; o Provide recommendations for improving social media performance and increasing audience engagement; o Actively engage with online audiences through social media channels.

● Support other communications-related tasks o Monitor media coverage on a daily basis in English and Lao o Collect media coverage and provide a summary for partnership visibility o Provide basic Lao translation to communications materials, coordinate with online UNV and professional translator for long documents. o Maintain and update communication materials inventory list. o Support events and meetings such as taking photos, preparing communications and advocacy material packages, document events in formats for digital media. o Perform other tasks as assigned by the Head of the RCO and the Programme Communications and Advocacy Officer

● Commitment to UN Values and Guiding Principles; ● Achieving results; ● Being accountable; ● Developing and applying professional expertise; ● Thinking analytically and strategically; ● Working in teams/managing ourselves and relationships; ● Communicating for impact ● Professionalism; ● Integrity; ● Teamwork and respect for diversity; ● Commitment to continuous learning; ● Planning and organising; ● Communication; ● Flexibility.

social media (including paid social media such as boosting and advertisement), multimedia production, public relations, or advertising; experience in public relations or information campaigns is an asset; • Experience in graphic design, photography, video shooting and editing; • Experience in or familiarity with a humanitarian setting a significant asset;

● Commitment to UN Values and Guiding Principles; ● Achieving results; ● Being accountable; ● Developing and applying professional expertise; ● Thinking analytically and strategically; ● Working in teams/managing ourselves and relationships; ● Communicating for impact. ● Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UN; technical capabilities or knowledge applicable or transferrable to UN procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply sound 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 extensive 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 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 the area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment. ● Planning and organising: practical organisational 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 field of operations as necessary; Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards UN’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.