Communications Assistant

Job Description

Posting Title : COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT, G6 Job Code Title : PUBLIC INFORMATION ASSISTANT

Department/ Office : Resident Coordinator System Location : JERUSALEM

Posting Period : 4 May 2023-24 May 2023

Job Opening number : 23-PUB-RCS-208372-J-JERUSALEM (X)

Staffing Exercise : N/A

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Org. Setting and Reporting

The UN Secretary-General launched on 1 January 2019 a bold and new global reform which repositioned the UN Development System to deliver more effectively and efficiently with the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. As part of this reform, UN Resident Coordinator Offices (UN RCO), under the leadership of an empowered and independent UN Resident Coordinator - the highest-ranking official of the UN Development System and Representative of the UN Secretary-General at country level - support countries in the achievement of their development priorities and the attainment of the SDGs.

The position is based in Jerusalem, the United Nations Resident Coordinator's Office (RCO) Occupied Palestinian Territory and reports to the head of Resident Coordinator's Office/Chief of Coordination Unit.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

Provides specialized assistance in the production and delivery of information communications products and services in support of the RC and United Nations Country Team (UNCT) and UN Strategic Communications Group.
Researches a broad scope of information sources, printed and electronic; compile and present information for use in the preparation and production of communications products/services for external audiences.
Serves as an information focal point on UN activities open to accredited press and

coordinate media coverage of important events; compiles, produces and distributes to journalists basic information (e.g. The Media Alert) on the wide spectrum of UN activities open to the press; liaises with news and publications agencies, public relations firms, UN photographers, etc. to provide advance notice of, and information on, upcoming meetings, briefings and special events and to ascertain coverage requirements.

Organizes and executes special events, coordinating with diverse partners and the media to highlight and publicize key events.
Performs junior photo-librarian functions that include the provision of public information and library research services to requesters of photographic materials, and cataloguing/indexing of

photographs.

Assists in the production and editing of video/film projects, radio programmes, or website projects: researches diverse print and electronic information sources for topics and materials for projects; suggests ideas on content, narration texts, audio excerpts, and design elements, selects and catalogues sound/ visual materials and evaluates quality for inclusion in

productions, and obtains requisite clearances and copyrights; prepares detailed "shot lists" of video and film material.

Provides support to UNCT-wide digital communications via the Strategic Communications Group and assists in the development and implementation of a digital content strategy and contributes to the development of key communication products (e.g. human-interest stories, photography, video, animations, etc.).
Assists in the electronic dissemination of programmes; prepares, maintains and updates webpage, to include drafting and editing content; uploads/downs load audio files and maintains

file structure.

Identifies and prepares new material for inclusion in appropriate web pages by: researching various information sources for relevant material and cross-checking information with author offices as required; identifying, retrieving and downloading pertinent documentation and other information in requisite programming languages for Web format or inserting into

database after determining appropriate categorization; editing documents to conform to UN format, structure and style and preparing new pages, incorporating graphics as needed, using appropriate authoring tools and necessary programming languages; preparing and updating index of documents; posting documents on the UN web and/or development servers and ensuring the appropriate directory location; checking and testing for multiple browser support.

Manages updates and further develops internal databases; update website; generates a variety of standard and non-standard statistical and other reports from various databases.
Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.
Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.
Ensures that requirements and background information used for data analysis are documented.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of internal policies, processes and procedures related to the communication, production and dissemination of public information. Ability to research and gather information from a variety of sources. The ability to perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

CREATIVITY: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks "outside the box"; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.

Job Requirements

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

A minimum of High school diploma or equivalent, is required. A degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration or other related field is desirable. Passing the Global General Service Test (GGST) is an advantage for temporary position recruitment consideration in the General Service and Related categories in the United Nations Secretariat. Applicants who have not passed the GGST at the time of application may be invited for the test after submitting an application.

Job Specific Qualifications

Work Experience

A minimum of Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in communications, or

related area is required.

Excellent technical understanding of the development and use of social and digital media and website management is required.

Experience of working in the Middle East is required.

Experience in an inter-agency coordination system setting is desirable

A minimum of one (1) year work experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.

NOTE: "Fluency equals a rating of "fluent" in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and " Knowledge of" equals a rating of' confident" in two of the four areas.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include a practical assessment/exercise which will be followed by competency-based interview.

Interested and qualified candidates can apply online through Apply Now-button below

Job Details

Job Title Communications Assistant

Deadline 24 - May - 2023

Location Jerusalem

Job Type Full time

Position Level Mid Career

Salary N/A

Degree Diploma

Experience 7 Years

Category Press & Media

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