Jobs - 45197- Coordinator of Press and Information Area

Coordinator of Press and Information Area - (Open to Chilean Nationals or Foreigners with Working Visa)

Location :

Santiago, CHILE

Type of Contract :

FTA Local

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

16-Apr-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

NO-A

Duration of Initial Contract :

1 year renewable upon satisfactory evaluation

Languages Required :

English Spanish

Expected Duration of Assignment :

1 year renewable upon satisfactory evaluation

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 Regional Representative, the Coordinator of Press and Information Area in the Regional Office of High Commission of Human Rights (OHCHR) of South America participates in the implementation of the office communications strategy, as well as in the design, management and implementation of the Regional Office of South America (ROSA) communications and publication strategies which are geared to influence the development agenda, promote public and media outreach and mobilize political and financial support for OHCHR.

The Coordinator of Press and Information Area maintains a working relationship and works in close collaboration with staff of other Unites Nations Agencies, OHCHR HQs staff (Communications Office) ensuring successful OHCHR communication strategy implementation.

A communications strategy tightly linked to program priorities helps position the Regional Office in key development markets as a leader in ways that boost demand for various service lines and increase overall business opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions:

Implementation of internal and external strategies for communications and outreach;
Implementation of the publications strategy and plan;
Supervision of the design and maintenance of the OHCHR web site, ROSA web-based knowledge management system;
Support to business development;
Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing.

Provides support to the planning and design of internal and external strategies for communications and outreach focusing on achievement of the following results:

Conduct of communications needs assessments for ROSA (projects, country projects and corporate change initiatives, etc);
Analysis of requirements and synthesis of proposals for elaboration of the ROSA communications and outreach strategy based on the corporate communications strategy;
Development/production of communication and advocacy instruments and materials for marketing and awareness-raising campaigns, including briefing materials and press releases in coordination with the Regional Representative;
Synthesis of proposals for project formulations to integrate advocacy and communication strategies into all aspects of OHCHR Annual Work Plan.

Ensures the implementation of the ROSA publications strategy and plan focusing on the achievement of the following results:

Effective implementation of the ROSA publications strategy and plan;
Management of some ROSA publication activities, such as drafting articles, content management, norms for publishing, design, maintenance of regular contact with printers and other suppliers to ensure production and publications dissemination.

Provides support to the maintenance of the OHCHR web site, ROSA web-based knowledge management system focusing on achievement of the following results:

Management of the office web sites based on corporate requirements in cooperation with the ICT staff;
Preparation of the content for the web sites to ensure consistency of the materials.

Supports the business development focusing on achievement of the following results:

Launches and campaigns: Promotion and dissemination of corporate advocacy materials for launching flagship initiatives and publications such as the Regional Bulletin. Promotion and maintenance of public information campaigns on OHCHR activities;
Outreach: Preparation and dissemination of newsletter to donors, donor reports, civic education and community awareness, where appropriate, to support projects;
Public information: Timely and effective responses to inquiries for public information materials.

Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:

Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to Annual Work Plan expected accomplishments, outputs and activities;
Contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice including corporate communications repositories;
Provision of trainings, OHCHR staff on communications for development;
Professional growth through active learning.

Impact of Results:

The key results have an impact on creation of effective communications and dissemination of information on OHCHR as UN’s global development network. In particular, the key results have an impact on implementation of OHCHR communications and publication strategies.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Advocacy/Advancing a Policy-Oriented Agenda

Preparing information for advocacy;
Identifies and communicates relevant information for a variety of audiences for advocating OHCHR’s mandate.

Building Strategic Partnerships

Maintaining a network of contacts;
Analyzes and selects materials for strengthening strategic alliances with partners and stakeholders;
Establishes and nurtures positive communication with partners.

Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing

Basic research and analysis;
Generates new ideas and approaches, researches best practices and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things.

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise

Fundamental knowledge of own discipline;
Understands and applies fundamental concepts and principles of a professional discipline or technical specialty relating to the position;
Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks;
Analyzes the requirements and synthesizes proposals;
Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning;
Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments.

Creating Visibility for OHCHR/Supporting OHCHR’s Capacity to Advocate

Research and data analysis;
Promotes awareness of OHCHR’s centrally to development through dissemination of information and materials.

Global Leadership and Advocacy for OHCHR’s Goals

Preparing information for global advocacy;
Identifies and communicates relevant information for advocacy for OHCHR’s goals for a variety of audiences.

Conceptual Innovation in the Provision of Technical Expertise

Research and analysis;
Keeps updated in his/her area of substantive expertise;
Identifies opportunities for conceptual innovation.

Client Orientation

Establishing effective client relationships;
Researches potential solutions to internal and external client needs and reports back in a timely, succinct and appropriate fashion;
Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines.

Core Competencies:

Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity;
Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment;
Self-development, initiative-taking;
Acting as a team player and facilitating team work;
Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively;
Creating synergies through self-control;
Managing conflict;
Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others;
Informed and transparent decision making .

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Journalist or Social communicator with preference of a Master's degree in media relations, and specialization in Human Rigths.

Experience:

Up to 3 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in public relations, communications or advocacy would be desirable.
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, good knowledge and experience in handling of web-based management systems and social networks.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English and Spanish;
Knowledge of Portuguese will be an asset.

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