Public
Information Officer (Digital Communications) , P-3
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DEADLINE
FOR APPLICATIONS: 20 Mar 2013
DATE
OF ISSUANCE: 05 Mar 2013
ORGANIZATIONAL
UNIT: United Nations Assistance Mission
in Afghanistan
DUTY
STATION: Kabul
VACANCY
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 13-PUB-UNAMA-425956-R-KABUL
Remuneration
Depending on
professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive
compensation and benefits package is offered.
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United
Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
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Responsibilities
Within limits of
delegated authority, the Digital Communications Officer will be responsible for
the following duties and functions: Manages the mission web presence, including
website and social media channels; Ensures the promotion of UNAMA content and campaigns
through UNHQ platforms, including UNTV, UN Corporate social media accounts and
others as appropriate; Collaborates with colleagues in UNHQ for policy,
branding, design and technical support; Alongside the Chief of Public
Information develops and implements a digital communications strategy;
Commissions, creates and updates timely, accurate and politically appropriate
content for UNAMA’s digital channels including the development of multimedia
story telling; Uses editorial judgement to ensure both mission and audience
expectations are met; Co-ordinates closely with the media monitoring team to
ensure monitoring of the digital landscape (eg. Blogs); Oversees and improves
the newly designed Dari and Pashto web pages and checks suitability of reports,
photos, and content; Provides technical guidance and innovative ideas for
improving the new UNAMA multimedia web site which carries audio, photo, and
video of documentary and drama; Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies
Professionalism – Strong
communication and analytical skills and ability to rapidly analyze and
integrate diverse information from various multimedia and digital sources;
up-to-date knowledge of current topics and issues and ability to identify
public opportunities and reputational risks in Afghanistan; proven ability in
digital news gathering, writing and editing to very tight deadlines; thorough
knowledge of the UN system and keen awareness of the political sensitivities of
inter-governmental processes, understanding of, and experience in dealing with
the media; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring
the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of
peace operations. Communication – Highly developed communication (spoken,
presentation, digital) skills, including the ability to produce a variety of
digital communication products in a clear and concise style. Planning and
Organizing – Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;
identifies priorities and adjusts, as required; allocates appropriate time and
resources to complete work, allowing for contingencies; and, uses time
efficiently. Technological Awareness – Fully proficient with all digital and
multimedia platforms. Teamwork - Possess excellent and proven interpersonal
skills and the ability to work effectively with people of various cultural
backgrounds.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Advanced degree (Master
degree or equivalent) in communications, journalism or public relations.
Relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience in
communcations, journalism or related field, may be acceptable in lieu of an
advanced university degree. Technical training in web editorial desirable.
Work
Experience
At least five years
professional experience in communications, journalism or public relations.
Peacekeeping experience required. Experience of digital communications
including social media, in the context of Afghanistan, required. In-depth
knowledge of the political and cultural sensitivities of working in
Afghanistan, ideally in the transition period, required. Media relations
experience and experience in radio or print journalism would be an asset.
Languages
Fluency in spoken and
written English is essential.
Other
Skills
The United Nations
shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate
in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and
subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). English and French are the two working
languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
THE
UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
(APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE
UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE
NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
How
to apply
All applicants are
strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has
been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.
Because applications submitted by United Nations (UN) staff members are
considered first, provided the eligibility requirements set out in ST/AI/2006/3
are met and the application is submitted in a timely fashion, staff members
should apply within 15-day or 30-day mark.
Online applications
will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not
receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your
application may not have been received. In such cases, please go to “My UN”
page and check the status of your application by clicking on “View Application History”,
and resubmit the application, if necessary.
1.
To start the application process,
applicants are required to register by opening a "My UN" account. Go
to Login, and Register as a User. Fill in the form and choose a User Name and
Password.
2. After opening the
account, applicants may apply for vacancies using the Personal History Profile
(PHP) provided. Once the PHP has been completed for a particular vacancy, it
can be saved and used for future applications. The PHP may be up-dated, when
necessary, for future applications.
3. In completing the
PHP, please note that all fields marked with an asterisk must be completed.
4. UN staff members
must submit scanned copies of their two latest Performance Appraisal System
(PAS) reports at the time of application to the appropriate Human Resources
Office (HRO)/Personnel Office (PO) to the email address below, clearly
indicating the vacancy announcement number. In case you have no access to the
digitizing equipment, please submit hard copies of the two latest PAS reports
to the relevant HRO/PO via fax.
E-mail:
staffing@un.org,
Fax: 1-212-963-2800
Please see the
Frequently Asked Questions, if you encounter problems when applying.
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