Technical Officer - Communication

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.

Established in 1948, the World Health Organization serves as the directing and coordinating authority for public health within the United Nations system. The WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (EMRO) is one of 6 Regional Offices globally that serves 22 Member States (including the occupied Palestinian territories). WHO seeks to promote health, ensure everyone can attain the highest level of health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable through partnerships, people and countries. Technical Officer will assist EMRO’s transformation unit in communication and building visibility on the transformation-related activities and outcomes and in overall related coordination. The UNV will contribute in moving the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Director’s Vision 2023: health for all, by all closer towards its objective, to make a measurable impact at country level.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Team Lead, Transformation or her designated mandated representative(s), the Technical Officer - Communication will:

• Assist in developing and implementing a communication and visibility plan of the transformation and providing support for the creation of communication products for internal and external visibility; a) Develop compelling stories and content, draft news and other articles on the issues related to transformation, conduct interviews and collect information for articles. b) Develop and produce social media promotions, design social media assets in various formats (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook) on transformation related areas for greater engagement with the EMRO regional audience. Liaise with the Country Offices to seek and produce collaboratively material for external and internal visibility including photos and videos. c) Regularly update the WHO EMRO transformation web site and develop intranet on transformation. d) Develop messages and narrative for internal audiences also through the transformation change network. e) Support designing infographic presentations such as brochures, leaflets, PPTs for different purposes to gain visibility for the transformation. f) Actively propose innovative ideas with implementation plans to increase the visibility of transformative actions.

• Contribute to the organization of various events and meetings with different stakeholders on transformation including with the visibility plans; • Coordinate logistics, drafting event related documents and related visibility material, assist in preparing appealing presentations; • Support all the transformation team meetings at global, regional and country level particularly with visibility material and logistics: these include senior managers meetings on transformation global stock take meetings, regional change network meetings, townhall meetings etc. Act as a member of the secretariat for the Regional Transformation Team; • Provide support for collecting and organizing information related to the progress in implementing of the Regional transformation roadmap and prepare appealing presentations with infographics on the progress. Liaise with external providers such as design or media production companies; • Maintains knowledge management system on transformation; • Participates in selecting the information transmitted to key constituencies; • Assist in any other additional tasks that may be requested to ensure the success of the work of the team. This includes particularly assignments in drafting and contributing to briefing notes, speeches and talking points.

*Results/expected outputs: • As an active WHO team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to WHO and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including:
- Increased visibility and involvement of staff on WHO transformation in EMRO. - Innovative and newer methods of improved outreach across country offices regarding transformation are implemented. • Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment; • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.

• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to WHO; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to WHO procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented; • Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and WHO in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority; • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues; • Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment. • Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities; • Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to communicate in an effective and objective manner, prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff, military personnel, volunteers, counterparts, local interlocutors and stakeholders coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups; • Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary; • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards WHO’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

public information, journalism, international relations, public administration or related area is required at the national and/or international level. and; • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; • Experience in writing or editing for the web is desirable; • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; • 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; • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; • Have affinity with or interest in public health, effective change management, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System; • Desirable: valid national driver’s license and proven ability to drive manual gear 4x4 over rough terrain; (if not applicable, delete) • Sound security awareness;

Cairo, Egypt is a family duty station with a wide range of services (health, education and leisure) and good living conditions. It has long been a center of the region’s political and cultural life, with high levels of tourism. Like other similar cities, Cairo offers good quality of life in terms of access to shopping centers, banks, medical services, educational facilities, cultural events, etc. The Arab Republic of Egypt has a unique geographical position in Northeast Africa, at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, on the Mediterranean and Red Sea, and its connection to Sub Saharan Africa through the Nile Valley.

Specialist UN Volunteer gets the following package: • Volunteer Living Allowance (around EGP 16,139.08/Month) • Entry Lump-Sum = USD 400 (one-time payment paid in EGP) • Exit Lump-Sum upon completion of contract. • Medical and life Insurance premium/Cigna (100%) and dependents policy. • Access to UNV E-Campus for training and learning including access to LinkedIn learning.

Further entitlements and information available at: https://www.unv.org/volunteer-your-country-conditions-service