Communications Clerk

Vacancy code VA/2014/B5106/6395
Position title Communications Clerk
Department/office AEMO, JMOC, Jerusalem
Duty station Jerusalem, Palestine (State of)
Contract type Local ICA Support
Contract level LICA-3
Duration 6 months with possibility of extension
Application period 08-Dec-2014 to 22-Dec-2014

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Background Information - Job-specific

The Communications Clerk will provide targeted assistance in the area of Communications. It is expected that the work of the incumbent will assist in developing communication material and information which will be disseminated in support of UNOPS in building donor relationships in furtherance of our contribution of development assistance to the Palestinian people.
Functional Responsibilities

Functional Responsibilities
-The incumbent shall work closely and assist the Communications Officer in preparing for various communication tools, including drafting press releases, factsheets, documenting projects, organizing events, follow up with media and other urgent communications tasks as requested by the Communications Officer.
-The incumbent shall assist the Communications Officer in office/desk work, including setting up meetings and organizing the communication unit calendar, in addition to field work.
-Cooperating closely with the Communications Officer, the incumbent will assist in developing high-quality communication tools to include designing, drafting, and producing factsheets, success stories, and articles in the English and Arabic language in support of the communication and outreach efforts of UNOPS.
-Cooperating closely with the Communications Officer, the incumbent will translate various documents from English to Arabic and vice versa, for the communications unit and other JMOC units.
-The incumbent in close cooperation with the Programme Development manager shall assist in updating and monitoring the Programme Development Tracker, Donor Mapping and the Client Relationship Management Tools in regards to business development.
-The incumbent will carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the assignment as requested by the Communications Officer.

 Monitoring and Progress Controls

Successful completion of the tasks as explained in the previous paragraph.
Competencies

Key Competencies and skills
-Integrity
-interpersonal skills
-Professionalism
-Respect for Diversity
-Accountability
-Results orientation
-Communications skills:
-Teamwork
-Client orientation
-Loyalty for work

Functional Competencies
-Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude,
-Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure,
-Keen sense of ethics and integrity in dealing with colleagues and service recepients,
-Meets deadlines for delivery of reports,
-Results-based and client services oriented.
-Translation skills are essential, particularly translating from English to Arabic.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Qualifications and Experience

a-Education

-Secondary Education. A Bachelor’s Degree in journalism, media, marketing, communications, public relations or other relevant discipline, an advantage.

b-Experience
-Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in communications or relevant disciplines.
-Experience working in communications and development of media, an asset.
-Practical knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel and Power Point, required.
-Knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop, required.

c-Languages

-Written and verbal fluency in English and Arabic with strong writing skills. 

Contract type, level and duration


Contract type: Local Individual Contract Agreement
Contract level: Local ICA Level 3
Contract duration: 6 months with possibility of extension (initial contract will be issued for a period of three months with possibility of extension based on satisfactory performance).


For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pag es/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

Additional Considerations
-Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET)
-Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
-Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
-Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
-For staff positions UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
-The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS. 
-Initial contract will be issued for a period of three months with possibility of extension based on satisfactory performance and project continuity.

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