The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. Volunteerism is a powerful means of engaging people in tackling development challenges, and it can transform the pace and nature of development. Volunteerism benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer by strengthening trust, solidarity and reciprocity among citizens, and by purposefully creating opportunities for participation. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for recognition of volunteers, working with partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing an increasing number and diversity of volunteers, including experienced UN Volunteers, throughout the world. UNV embraces volunteerism as universal and inclusive, and recognizes volunteerism in its diversity as well as the values that sustain it: free will, commitment, engagement and solidarity. Based in Bonn, Germany, UNV is active in around 130 countries every year. UNV, with Field Units in 86 countries, is represented worldwide through the offices of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and reports to the UNDP Executive Board.
VMAM Code: NGAR000172-10136
Host Entity: UNDP
Expected Starting Date: Immediate
Duration: 12 months
Description of Task
Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Project Manager or his/her appointed delegated representative(s), the UNV Communication Specialist will:
- Support the implementation of the project’s communication strategy and annual plan
- Design, produce, write and/or edit communication and advocacy materials, flagship reports, and studies; in doing so the incumbent will also facilitate the management and dissemination of knowledge products
- Support the project’s online visibility on social media channels, and on the UNDP Africa website, blog platforms, and e-newsletters
- Promote the achievements of UNDP and its partners in the regional context of disaster risk management in the Western Sahel and Lake Chad Basin
- Help improve the project’s outreach and promote the agenda of UNDP and its partners towards a risk-informed development trajectory
Qualifications / Requirements
Required Degree Level:
- Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Educational Additional Comments:
- Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Media, Journalism, International Relations, or a related field. A Master’s Degree is desirable, but it is not a requirement.
- Minimum 3 years (5 years desirable but it is not a requirement) of experience at the national or international level in public relations, communications, or advocacy, including
Required Experience:
- 36 Months
Experience Remark:
- Experience in developing communication and media materials, and online publications
- Experience in preparing presentations, briefing notes, talking points, and fact sheets
- Experience in media relations
- Knowledge of and experience with photography and video
- Knowledge of and experience as an influencer or with blogging and social media
- Advanced user level in graphic design software packages (Adobe Creative Suite)
- Good knowledge of handling web-based management systems (AEM, Drupal)
- Experience in working at the UN and/or with NGOs in the field of development is an asset.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.
Language Skills:
- English (Mandatory), Level – Fluent
- French(Mandatory), Level – Fluent
Area of Expertise:
- Public Information and Reporting, Journalism, Mass Media and Broadcasting
Area of Expertise Details:
- Expertise in the design and production of communication and advocacy materials including excellent knowledge and skills in photography and video production.
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Competencies Values:
- Accountability, Commitment and Motivation, Communication, Creativity, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Technological Awareness, Adaptability and Flexibility, Client Orientation, Knowledge Sharing, Working in Teams.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to United Nations Volunteers (UNV) on www.unv.org to apply
https://www.unv.org/vo/ngar000172-10136?utm
