UNDP Jobs - 58884- Re- advertisement Media Assistant

Re- advertisement Media Assistant - (Open to Kyrgyztan Nationals Only)

Location :

Bishkek, KYRGYZSTAN

Type of Contract :

FTA Local

Starting Date :

01-Oct-2015

Application Deadline :

11-Sep-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

GS-5

Duration of Initial Contract :

1 year with possible extension

Languages Required :

English Russian

Expected Duration of Assignment :

1 year with possible extension

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 Communications Officer, the Media Assistant supports the implementation of the communications and advocacy strategies of the office to increase the standing and awareness of UNDP with partners, the media and the public. The Media Assistant promotes a client-oriented approach in UNDP.

The Media Assistant works in close collaboration with the Management Support and Business Development, Programme, Operations and project staff in the Country Office and UNDP HQ, as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions:

Support to implementation of communications and advocacy strategies;
Administrative support to communications team;
Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing.

Supports the implementation of CO communications and advocacy strategies and CO publications policy focusing on achievement of the following results:

Logistical support to the organization of publicity/outreach for the CO programme, knowledge-sharing events and promotional opportunities, especially UN events;
Dissemination of information and publications; assistance at public events such as roundtable discussions, press conferences, briefing sessions, interviews;
Maintenance of information database and photo library;
Liaison with mass media and maintenance of the mass media database;
Collection of information, preparation of content for the web sites;
Extraction of data related to development issues from various sources;
Research and retrieval of statistical data from internal and external sources;
Arrangement of briefings and regular meetings with other UN agencies in the CO and with national and international media;
Logistical support to UN information campaigns (UN Day, World AIDS Day, etc.);
Administrative and logistical support to the communications team, including for initiatives such as media workshops, press briefings, report launches, etc;
Budgetary support in Atlas as required, including creation of vendors;
Review of translations, contacts with printers and other suppliers to ensure production.

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

Identification, documenting and drafting of best practices and lessons learned;
Participation in organization of trainings for the CO staff on effective communications and advocacy.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Advocacy/Advancing a Policy-Oriented Agenda:

Supports in identifying opportunities for advocating UNDP’s mandate.

Building Strategic Partnerships:

Analyzes general information and selects materials in support of partnership building initiatives.

Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing:

Researches best practices and poses new, more effective ways of doing things.

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise:

Understands the main processes and methods of work regarding to the position;
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 UNDP/Supporting UNDP’s Capacity to Advocate:

Collects, and disseminates information on UNDP focus areas.

Global Leadership and Advocacy for UNDP’s Goals:

Identifies relevant information for advocacy for UNDP’s goals for a variety of audiences.

Conceptual Innovation in the Provision of Technical Expertise:

Responds positively to new approaches.

Client Orientation

Reports to internal and external clients in a timely and appropriate fashion;
Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines;
Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients;
Responds to client needs promptly.

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;
Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member;
Informed and transparent decision making.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Secondary education;
University Degree desirable.

Experience:

At least 5 years of relevant experience in communications, public relations and administration;
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.);
Strong writing skills;
Experience in handling of web-based management systems.

Language:

Fluency in English and Russian, knowledge of Kyrgyz is an asset.

Application:

Applications without UNDP Personal history form (P.11) will not be considered. Please download P.11 form from http://www.kg.undp.org/content/kyrgyzstan/en/home/operations/jobs/;
Please upload P.11 form instead of CV and combine your documents into one single PDF file otherwise the system will not allow you to upload more than one document.