Jobs - 29534- National Public Information/Communications Officer

National Public Information/Communications Officer - UNOCHA (for Yemeni nationals only)

Location :

Sana'a, YEMEN

Type of Contract :

FTA Local

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

27-Apr-12 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

NO-A

Duration of Initial Contract :

One year renewable

Languages Required :

Arabic English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Public Information Officer, the National Public Information Officer (Communication Officer) support the implementation of UNOCHA’s corporate communications strategy, as well as provides inputs to the design, management and implementation of the Country Office communications and publication strategies which are geared to influence the development agenda, promote public and media outreach and mobilize political and financial support for UNOCHA Yemen.

National Public Information/Communications Officer works in close collaboration with the staff of other UN Agencies, UNOCHA HQs staff (Communications Office) and Government officials, National and International NGOs, international and local media, subject matter experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful UNOCHA communication strategy implementation. Support the development and implementation of a communications strategy linked to advocacy needs of UNOCHA Yemen

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provides support to projects communications focusing on the achievement of the following results:

Writing of press releases and articles about project activities for the national and
international media.
Provision of support to the development of Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) communications strategies for UNOCHA Yemen.
Development and monitoring of the implementation of a communications strategy for UNOCHA Yemen.
Provision of support to advocacy awareness raising and community otreach activities.

2. Ensures networking and cooperation with UNOCHA/UN communications group focusing on the achievement of the following results:

Provision of support to UN Country team communication initiatives
Acting as UNOCHA Focal Point for UN Information and Advocacy Group.
Liaison with UN Information Center (UNIC).
Networking with UNOCHA global and regional Communications Officers.

3. Ensures provision of support to UNOCHA visibility globally, regionally and locally focusing on achievement of the following results:

Undertakes efficient contact management.
Development and maintenance of relations with counterparts and stakeholders, including media, civil society, donors etc.

4. Provides support to Country Office Knowledge Management (KM) activities focusing on achievement of the following results:

Ensures that all communications activities and products are included in the Country Office KM system.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNOCHA
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
Treats all people fairly without favoritism

Functional Competencies:
Management and Leadership

Plans, prioritises and delivers tasks on time
Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors
Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities Knowledge Management and Learning
Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office
In-depth knowledge on development issues
Ability to advocate and provide policy advice
Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
Seeks and applies knowledge information and best practices from within and outside UNOCHA

Development and Operational Effectiveness

Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting
Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects, mobilize resources Strong IT skills
Ability to lead implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioral/attitudinal change.
Excellent wirtten skill both in English and Abrabic

Required Skills and Experience

Education and Experience:

Masters Degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Social Sciences, English or related field with at least 3 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in public relations, advocacy and media relations.
A first-level university degree in combination with a total of 5 years relevant professional and qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience with development issues would be an asset. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages is required.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic languages is required.