Empleos en el PNUD - 30015- Communication and Programme Officer

Communication and Programme Officer

Localidad :

Nicosia, Chipre

Tipo de contrato :

Service Contract

Fecha de comienzo del contrato :

Fecha límite de postulación :

27-May-12 (Medianoche Nueva York, Estados Unidos)

Nivel de puesto :

SB-3

Duración del contrato inicial :

1 year

Idiomas requeridos :

Inglés

Duración esperada del puesto :

El PNUD está comprometido con lograr la diversidad de su personal en términos de género, nacionalidad y cultura. Se alienta por igual a las personas que pertenecen a grupos minoritarios, a pueblos indígenas o que tienen alguna discapacidad a presentar su candidatura. Todas las solicitudes se tratarán con la mayor confidencialidad. UNDP no tolera la explotación y el abuso sexual, ningún tipo de acoso, incluido el acoso sexual, ni la discriminación. Por lo tanto, todos los candidatos seleccionados serán sometidos a una rigurosa verificación de referencias y antecedentes.

Antecedentes

The UNDP has been responsible for the implementation of the EU funded Programme Partnership for the Future since 2001. The UNDP-PFF aims at contributing to the peace-building process in Cyprus through different levels of intervention including urban infrastructure rehabilitation, community development and assistance to cultural heritage initiatives and medium-sized enterprises.

Deberes y responsabilidades

Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Programme Manager, the Communication Officer is responsible for carrying out the following duties within the UNDP-Partnership for the Future projects:

Assist/ Support the implementation of the UNDP-PFF programme activities as assigned by the Programme Manager;
Assist in the development of a communications strategy for the programme in line with HQ, regional and donors’ communication priorities;
Work proactively with, programme and project teams to identify opportunities for capturing and sharing knowledge, and disseminating information about major progress and results;
Research and identify media stories, write and edit media releases, and feature stories within tight timeframes which consistently meet agreed corporate standards;
Responsible for managing and regularly updating the content of the UNDP-PFF website and for the quality of the content;
Manage PFF profiles on social networks (Facebook, YouTube, Flickr) daily with information about project activities and events;
Produce flipcam videos and/or commissions films for capturing project results/issues for UNDP-PFF and other websites like YouTube. Also mentor programme staff to produce project videos for the website;
Prepare media outreach materials for the UNDP-PFF Programme: press releases, text for brochures/ project summaries/ success stories;
Assist with the planning, organization of special events, outreach / promotional activities and public and targeted group presentations;
Build network partnerships and supporting outreach programmes;
Collect and maintain project photographs and related materials.

Programme Manager Support:

Assist in the drafting and editing of the annual review of the Cyprus Strategy Note, Integrated Work Plan, Annual Work Plan and strategy papers, project documents and project proposals;
Provide support to ensure that programme formulation and design is consistent with the requirements of results-based management;
Prepare Terms of References for consultants / Request for Proposals / Request for Quotations etc as assigned by the Programme Manager;
Represent the Programme Manager at Country Team meeting when required;
Assists in project procurement related activities.
Assist in administrative activities as require;
Perform other duties as assigned by the Programme Manager.

Competencias

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Functional Competencies:

Strong communication skills both written and verbal;
Excellent organizational skills;
Flexibility in responding to additional requirements;
Excellent interpersonal skills.

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

Education:

Secondary education;
University degree in Communications / Public Relations / Journalism or related field will be strong asset.

Experience:

At least 5 years of relevant experience in communication or related field (secondary school) or at least 3 years of relevant experience in communication or related field (university degree);
Prior experience with the UNDP (or another UN Agency or International Organization) in communication is an asset;
Computer literacy (Microsoft Office) - Proficiency in relevant office computer applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Web Site Editing Software.

Language skills:

Fluent in English with excellent analytical / drafting / communication skills;
Greek and / or Turkish is an asset.

Other requirements:

Nationals or others legally authorized to work in Cyprus.

Application:

CV possibly accompanied by a motivation letter.