Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.
Under the direct supervision of Programme Management Officer – Head of External Relations Unit and under the overall guidance of the Director of Stabilization and Recovery section, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following task:
Support S&R communication strategies and approaches, focusing on the following:
- Design and organize internal awareness-raising sessions, conferences and events;
- Support specific training activities on communications and Stabilization & Recovery section colleagues based in the field;
- Act as S&R focal point for general information requests.
Support external communication strategies, focusing on the following:
- Participate in preparation of communication activities, including briefing notes and minutes, etc.;
- Support national and international partners in the development and update of online and other tools dedicated to the coordination of assistance, stabilization and development programmes and projects in post-conflict areas;
- Support specific training activities on communications and national partners;
- Collaborate with the Public Information Officers (PIO) in media and outreach operations, for promotion of stabilization and recovery activities.
Support reporting and publication efforts of the Stabilization & Recovery section, focusing on the following results:
- Produce/disseminate regular reports/documents and updates for the section and other stakeholders;
- Participate in editing of the S&R publication tools, take part in the publication activities of the section
- Support content and knowledge management, as well as data collection regarding stabilization and recovery results on the ground;
- Contribute to update stabilization & recovery content into the UN internet and MINUSMA website, participate in media monitoring on a regular basis;
- When working with national personnel or (non-)governmental counterparts, set aside dedicated time for training, coaching, mentoring and capacity development;
- Perform any other related activity as deemed appropriate by the supervisor.
Master degree or equivalent
Communication or Information management. A first level university degree BA with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience in related areas may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
36 Months
At least 3 years of progressively responsible professional experience in communication and information management in international or national organizations.
- French(Mandatory), Level – Fluent
- English(Mandatory), Level – Working Knowledge
Other information and telecommunications technology experience, Other communications related experience
Proficiency regarding tools and software used for communication activities such as graphic design, video editing (Adobe Creative Cloud – All Apps, etc).
No
Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Communication, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams
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Application deadline: 15-04-2021
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