Public Information Assistant

Communications & PR

Overview

Maintain UNSCOL website and social media channels effectively

You have:

• Five years of experience in public communication, broadcasting or related area is required.
• Experience providing specialized assistance in the production, editing and promotion of platform-optimized social media assets is required.
• Fluency in Arabic and English are required; fluency in French is desirable.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience researching a broad scope of social media content for target audiences is desirable.

Result of Service Keeping UNSCOL website and social media channels on par with digital progress and transformations.

Work Location Beirut

Expected duration 6 months

Duties and Responsibilities 1) Provide assistance in maintaining UNSCOL’s website and social media platforms that may include the following tasks:

o Provide specialized assistance in the production and delivery of information communications products and services. o Prepare creative content in English and Arabic that is adapted for each social media platform and tailored to UNSCOL’s mandate; o Manage, update and further develop UNSCOL web site, to include drafting and editing content and creating multimedia products. o Compile and present basic information for use in the preparation and production of communications products/services. o Using relevant computer software, create designs in appropriate format for promotional and other material, e.g. brochures, presentational materials, announcements, video and audio etc.; ensure that photos, graphics, etc. are appropriate and conform to UN standards for print materials. o Maintain a schedule of upcoming international days and global campaigns that should be reflected on UNSCOL platforms; o Prepare visuals, including infographics, to be included with posts, editing them to the correct format when necessary and that promote UNSCOL activities; o Post or schedule content using social media tools; o Monitor and analyze web analytics and social media analytics and provide detailed reports. o Identify new developments, issues and trends in digital media and advise on appropriate action/responses. o Oversee the distribution of audio and video materials; ensure the good management of the film/video archives

2) Provide assistance in various monitoring and research functions: o Contribute to UNSCOL’s daily media monitoring, with a focus on social media platforms. Monitor the latest developments and trends emerging on social media. o Compile and produce for media and public distribution basic information on the spectrum of UNSCOL’s activities o Research and incorporate into the daily public information functions the use of innovative digital tools. o Research diverse print and electronic information sources for topics and materials for projects; suggest ideas on content, audio excerpts, design elements, etc.; o Generate a variety of standard and non-standard statistical and other reports from various databases.

3) Provide assistance in covering events and meetings and outreach activities that may include the following tasks: o Assist in organizing and executing special events, coordinating with diverse partners and the media to highlight and publicize key events. o Compile summaries of content in a format that is tailored to external audiences; o Capture short video messages from experts that highlight key messages; o Support the drafting of press releases and/or news stories based on collected multimedia content; o Prepare engaging content and powerpoint presentations for youth outreach

4) Perform other duties as assigned by the Public Information Officer or UNSCOL’s Chief of Staff.

Qualifications/special skills Academic Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Experience: Five years of experience in public communication, broadcasting or related area is required. Experience providing specialized assistance in the production, editing and promotion of platform-optimized social media assets is required. Experience researching a broad scope of social media content for target audiences is desirable. Language: Fluency in Arabic and English are required; fluency in French is desirable.

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.

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