RCO/UNCT Communications Assistant

Contract

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Result of Service

• Communications support is provided to the UNCT through UNCG • Communication support is provided to the RCO • Support provided to the maintenance and update of UN Armenia website

Work Location

Yerevan, Armenia

Expected duration

Feb 12 - Nov 12 2024

Duties and Responsibilities

United Nations Resident Coordinator's Office is looking for a communications assistant to support the UN Country Team, and the UN Communications Group to strengthen inter-Agency cooperation in the field of communications and increase the media profile of United Nations activities at the national level. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision and guidance of the Head of RCO and the DGC National Information Officer.

The Communications assistant contributes to the overall work of the UN Communications Group:

• Contributes to the communications and public information activities (media advisories, press releases, preparation of brief reports, stories for the web site, concept notes, publications, etc). • Assists with translation and editing of Armenian and English language materials. • Maintain and update the bilingual UN Armenia website. • Maintains and updates social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube) with daily UN materials both from HQ and from country team. • Posts timely bilingual information on high-level meetings of the RC with visual content. • Assists with taking photos, editing and maintenance of the digital photo, video archive. • Collect and collate relevant information inputs from the UNCT for joint communications and advocacy initiatives and processes (e.g. support for high level meetings, corporate outputs like the CCA, UNSDCF-related outputs like the Annual Report, Evaluation, policy papers, Karashen initiative etc.) • Maintains the monthly calendar of activities and events, UN Lobby screen announcements. • Undertakes any other relevant duties delegated by the supervisor.

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced university degree in PR and Communications, public administration, public relations, social media marketing or related field is required. Minimum 2 years of experience working in the communications industry: public relations; social media marketing, public information campaigns or other communication related field is required. Good familiarity with the local media and civil society environment. Sound knowledge and experience with most popular social media platforms. Knowledge of and experience in using computers, other office equipment and software applications (MS Office), photo/video editing. Competencies: • Professionalism: demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. • Communication: speaks and writes clearly and effectively; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. • Teamwork: works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; places team agenda before personal agenda; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Languages

Fluency in Armenian and English is required, knowledge of Russian is an asset.

Additional Information

Not available.

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.