PUBLIC INFORMATION ASSISTANT

Contract

This is a G-5 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education. More about G-5 contracts.

Org. Setting and Reporting Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Communications and Public Information, and reporting to the Head of Admin. Unit, the Public Information Assistant shall perform the following duties:

Responsibilities Outreach and Multimedia

•Plan, organize and implement celebratory and commemorative events for UN-related “International Days” and other events to support UNMISS peace-building activities, including producing concept notes, a PR plan to promote events and promotional materials; •Deliver UNMISS mandate presentations at workshops and other fora as required; •Gather and write news stories on UNMISS activities for the website and social media platforms through talking to a variety of sources, interview contributors, and gather background and supporting materials online and elsewhere; •Provide photography and video coverage of UNMISS activities to protect civilians and build durable peace, particularly engagement with local communities; •Gather, write, and edit news stories, interviews and provide live reports for Radio Miraya on news of importance to communities as well as UNMISS activities; •Maintain journalistic standards under deadlines and pressure; •Establish and cultivate a network of contacts and sources from all strata of South Sudanese society; •Daily and timely attendance at all meetings as directed by supervisor; •Research, compile and present basic information for use in the preparation and production of communications products and services; •Participate in the planning and coordination of major exhibits; liaises with relevant departments/agencies; draft and edit reports, production schedules, press releases and related texts, and correspondence related to planning and production of exhibits; •Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Administration/ Budget

•Raise shopping carts for goods and services; create low- value acquisition, (LVA) and process service entry sheet (SES) in UMOJA for payments to vendors; •Coordinate with finance and budget staff on related issues during preparation of budget reports and redeployment of funds when necessary; •Verify that the invoices submitted by vendors for payments correspond with the Purchase Orders and LVAs raised for the goods/services in question; •Overseeing work related to procurement; monitoring and evaluation of vendor contracts/payments to vendors and individual contractors for services.

Competencies •Professionalism: Ability to use good judgment in the context of assignments given and cultural and political sensitivities. Willingness to work outside set hours and set duties when operational requirements demand. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation of and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work. •Teamwork: Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. Ability to develop and maintain effective communication and work relationships with supervisors and colleagues •Communication: Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate verbally in an effective manner.

Education High school diploma or equivalent is required. Post-secondary education at college, university or specialized training institution in office management/business administration and communications skills is an asset.

Work Experience At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in a public information or event management environment, international broadcasting organization or a multi-lingual web site or equivalent is required. A high level of demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills is desirable. An experience in administration, finance, budgeting, human resources management or related area is required Experience with UN/NGOs or other international organizations is desirable

Languages Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of other languages spoken in South Sudan including Arabic is desirable.

Assessment Candidates who are successful in the screening stage will be required to write an English Language test. The successful candidates from the English test will be required to take a technical test. Successful applicants from the technical test will be invited for a competency-based interview.

Special Notice 1 Vacancy will remain open for at least two weeks, or until it is filled. Preference will be given to internal candidates who are at the same grade as the post being advertised, then to internal candidates one grade below the post, and finally to external candidates.

2 Equally qualified female candidates will be given priority for selection (DPKO Under-Secretary General’s Policy Statement on Gender Mainstreaming). Candidates wishing to return home are also strongly encouraged to apply.

United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.