UNV Public Information 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.

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Description of task

• Design and coordinate the development of multimedia and digital communications products/campaigns;
• Research and prepare social media content, across multiple platforms in support of Mission priorities and messaging;
• Assist in generating human interest stories for the Mission’s social media platforms and website;
• Develop and implement multimedia and digital communications strategies and campaigns;
• Conduct research in communications and public information activities related to UNITAMS's mandate in Sudan;
• Post material to the website and social media sites;
• When working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-)governmental counterparts, the incumbent is strongly encouraged to set aside dedicated time to capacity building through coaching, mentoring and formal and on the-job training;
• Oversee the Webmaster and social media colleague
• Perform any other related duties as may be required.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments:

University degree or diploma in international relations, journalism, mass communication or in a particular communications medium or product, e.g. computer graphic design, website design or other relevant field;

Required experience:

60 Months

Experience remark:

At least five years of relevant experience, preferably with the United Nations, including several years of specialized experience in a public communications environment (particularly journalism);

Experience in UN field operations would be an asset, including good working knowledge of UN administration and rules and regulations

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• Arabic(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• French(Optional), Level - Working Knowledge

Area of expertise:

Journalism, mass media and broadcasting, Public information and reporting, Arts, music, photography and film

Area of expertise details:

• Demonstrated ability to use computer applications such as Microsoft Office suites (Word, Powerpoint and Excel); proficiency in desktop publishing and, particularly, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, are desirable;
• Demonstrated ability to maintain websites and social media platforms,
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team of international and national personnel;
• Have affinity with or interest in humanitarian relief, post-conflict situations, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System;
• Sound security awareness.

Driving license:

No

Application procedure:

* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply. * Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply.

Application deadline: 19 Feb 2021