UNV Communications Assistant

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.

Assignment is non-family (GOMA)

The UNV Field Units (FU) are mainly accountable for the mobilization and placement of UN Volunteers in UN Agencies, Funds, and Programmes focused on peace, development and humanitarian needs. The UNV Field Units represent and position UNV in the respective countries and bring UNV’s services and solutions closer to its partners from governments, UN entities, civil society and private sector. For further information about the work of the UNV Programme, kindly visit https://www.unv.org/

The Communications Assistant will play a pivotal role in supporting UNV's communication efforts in Central Africa, acting as a focal point to coordinate activities across Cameroon, CAR, Congo Brazzaville, Gabon, and DRC. Under the daily supervision of the UNV Country Coordinator in DRC and the overall coordination of the Regional Communication Analyst based in Dakar, the UNV Communication assistant will undertake the following tasks:

11. Duties and Responsibilities:

➢Communication Coordination:

Serve as the primary communication focal point for the assigned countries to support the regional communications plan, in line with UNV communications strategy

In consultation with UNV Field Units, coordinate and implement the regional communication plan and activities across the portfolio

Facilitate information sharing and collaboration among UNV Field Units (Programme Managers/ UNV Support Officers, Country Coordinators/Programme Assistants,) and the regional communications team

Ensure that communications activities are co-branded with UN Partners based on their mandates and UNV support

Support, monitor and report on international days celebrations in the portfolio, including International Volunteer Day (IVD)

Undertake communications-targeted in-country monitoring missions in consultation with the Country Coordinator and Regional Office Communications Analyst

Support targeted talent outreach activities through communications/advocacy, in consultation with the RO Talent Acquisition Analyst

➢ Content Creation and Storytelling:

• In close consultation with the Regional Communications Analyst, support the development, disseminate engaging storytelling content, including articles, success stories, and case studies among UNV stakeholders (UN partners, UNV Field Units, UN Volunteers) in the portfolio countries.

Collect and document testimonials from targeted UN Volunteers and UN partners of the portfolio, highlighting their experiences and the impact of UNV contributions.

Create compelling narrative that showcase the contributions and achievements of UN Volunteers and the communities they serve for country specific newsletters, webpages, etc.

Ensure all content aligns with UNV guidelines and effectively communicate the organization's mission and values.

➢Social Media Management:

Manage and update active social media accounts relevant to the portfolio.

In close consultation with the Regional Communications team, create engaging content, including posts, stories, and updates, to increase visibility of the UNV Programme and audience engagement.

Analyze social media trends and provide recommendations for enhanced online presence.

Prepare social media cards and tailored emails for application calls

➢Reporting and Analysis:

On a quarterly basis, report, provide a report on communication activities of the portfolio

Provide inputs and recommendations for regional communication reports and analyses.

Communications, social medi, or journalism.

• Strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills.
• Strong coordination skills
• Proficiency in written and spoken French and English.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking capabilities.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret social media metrics.
• Strong understanding of the socio-political context of Central African countries.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan.