Programme Assistant, Communications(PDMU)
Assist in communication efforts for the Law Division's Environmental Governance sub-programme.
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Overview
Assist in communication efforts for the Law Division's Environmental Governance sub-programme.
You have:
- A university degree in communications, environmental science or related field.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in communications and outreach.
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
- Experience in conducting research and making analysis on subject matters as well as in results based management, highly desirable.
- Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment.
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
The United Nations Volunteer will under the supervision of the Head of Unit, Programme Delivery and Management Unit, work as part of the Law Division team and also interact on a regular basis with other Divisions and Offices that contribute to the Environmental Governance sub-programme:
- Contribute to effective outreach and communication for the Law Division, the Communications Division, and other offices within UNEP that work on Environmental Governance, by providing written and other inputs for the various outreach materials, including the website, pamphlets, exhibitions and posters if relevant;
- Write and disseminate quarterly and annual reports to both internal and external stakeholders on the progress of the Law Division’s work in enhancing environmental governance;
- Promote content such as publications, events and campaigns on social media channels, emails and other available official and non-official outreach venues;
- Update, maintain and gather contacts for the Law Division mailing list;
- Update and maintain content on the Environmental Governance Sub-programme’s website including stories, videos, banner pictures, and publications/information materials, with guidance from the Head of Unit and project managers;
- Contribute to knowledge management in UNEP by uploading publications, meeting documents and other relevant information materials on the organization’s repository;
- Develop monthly Environmental Governance related stories and share with relevant internal and external stakeholders;
- Design, redesign and update communication and outreach materials for the Division, such as brochures, publications, fact-sheets and banners, using readily available tools such as Adobe InDesign;
- Help with the organization of and participation in relevant meetings, including global meetings such as the UNEA and develop content such as stories and picture database.
- Organize and coordinate exhibition of Law Division’s products and services during global meetings such as UNEA, and;
- Support social media monitoring of our content and prepare analysis of the same;
- Create and analyze surveys for the Division as well as upon requests from project managers.
Qualifications/Requirements
Required degree level:
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Education - Additional Comments:
- A university degree in communications, environmental science or related field;
Required experience:
24 Months
Experience remark:
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in communications and outreach;
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English;
- Experience in conducting research and making analysis on subject matters as well as in results based management, highly desirable
Language skills:
- English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
Area of expertise:
Other communications related experience
Area of expertise details:
- Communication outreach
- Research and data analysis
Driving license:
No
Competencies values:
Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Technological Awareness, 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 to which you would like to apply.
Application deadline:-29-12-2020
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a successful outreach campaign you managed? | The interviewer wants to hear about your practical experience and impact in similar roles. | Discuss specific actions you took and the outcomes achieved. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects? | Understanding your organizational skills is crucial for this role's demands. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Give an example of how you handled a communication challenge in your previous job. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools do you use for social media management and analysis? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure the quality and accuracy of the reports you prepare? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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