Regional Communications Officer

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

The UNV Regional Offices (RO) provide oversight and strategic guidance to the UNV Field Units in their respective geographical assignments and are mainly accountable for the placement of UN Volunteers mobilized for UN Agencies, Funds, and Programmes focused on peace, development and humanitarian needs. Furthermore, the Regional Offices represent, and strategically position, UNV and bring UNV’s services and solutions closer to its partners from governments, UN entities, civil society and private sector. The Regional Offices also lead in scoping and delivering UNV’s advisory service offer on volunteer infrastructure.

Reporting to the Manager, Regional Office, and with the technical guidance and supervision of the Communications Specialist, the UNV Communications Officer is responsible for content research and production in the regional context, development and maintenance of online presence, and support to outreach efforts and campaigns in the Field Units assigned to the Regional Office. He/she closely coordinates his/her work with the Communications team at UNV headquarters.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Regional Manager or her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Regional Communications Officer will:

Content research and production:

Research volunteer initiatives and experiences in the region for all communications purposes, in coordination with the Field Units; Coordinate content production and development of communications tools with the Communications team at UNV headquarters; Prepare up-to-date information, articles, and publishing content based on corporate, regional and field unit’s priorities; Maintain style and brand editorial standards in online and print materials, multimedia, social platforms and other communications tools; Manage content for social media platforms in the region, monitor conversations and comments, and keep track of social media analytics; Edit and publish online content and covey key messages to target audiences on the web; Draft speeches for the UNV Regional Manager.

Support content quality and coordination for all communication tools:

Ensure correct use of brand for online and print materials and tools produced by the Field Units in the region; Implement tools and processes for Field Units to submit content for corporate communications purposes; Work with partner UN agencies and other partners at the regional level for the publishing of information on UNV to ensure consistency of content and editorial products; Arrange for the translation of materials when required, ensuring brand and quality of such materials; Guide personnel in the Regional Office and Field Units on communications formats, design, photography, video and promotional items.

Support in online and print marketing, outreach and campaigns:

Support Field Units in the region in the preparation of media tools and messaging in preparation of the International Volunteers Day (IVD); Liaise with Field Units and external partners to ensure continued support during the International Volunteers Day (IVD) and other corporate events; Manages IVD event for the Regional Office; Collect and analyze data and feedback for final reporting on events; Support Field Units in the development of online and print materials for the promotion of outreach events and campaigns; Reply to public inquiries and refer queries, comments and contributions for appropriate action; channel queries/comments/contributions to relevant staff members for processing; Support outreach initiatives to raise visibility and media interest in the work of UNV and the contributions made by UN Volunteers.

Accountability Commitment to Continuous Learning Integrity Professionalism Working in Teams

At least 3 years of relevant professional work experience in communications and outreach at the national and/or international level, including at least one year in web content editing/publishing; Proficiency in the use of content management systems, HTML coding, photo editing tools and other web publishing tools; Good knowledge of internet communications, marketing and outreach activities; Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; Excellent oral and written skills; Excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing.

Thailand is located in Southeast Asia. The climate is tropical, with the monsoon season running from May/June through October/November. Bangkok is the capital of Thailand, and it is also the most populated city in the country. It is located in the Chao Phraya River delta in the central part of the country. Bangkok has an estimated population of 8.75 million as of 2017 (13% of Thailand’s total population), based on data from the 2010 census. Over the past decades, Bangkok has grown rapidly with little urban planning or regulation. This has led to traffic congestion and air pollution, and there is frequent flooding of streets during the rainy season in the City’s low-lying areas.

The cost of living in Thailand is relatively low, as compared to many other capitals in Southeast Asia. Housing is widely available in various sizes and at various price points. Private healthcare in Thailand is of excellent standard, and there are numerous top hospitals in Bangkok, which fall far below countries like the US in terms of price. There are numerous high-quality international schools available in Bangkok, with English as the language of instruction. Bangkok has different public transportation options, including the BTS Skytrain and MRT Underground, metered taxis, mobile-based ride-hailing services (Grab, All Thai Taxi, etc.), tuk tuks, motorbike taxis, buses and boats.