Empleos en el PNUD - 42211- Communication Assistant

Communication Assistant

Localidad :

Makati City, Filipinas

Tipo de contrato :

Individual Contract

Fecha de comienzo del contrato :

Fecha límite de postulación :

09-Dec-13 (Medianoche Nueva York, Estados Unidos)

Nivel de puesto :

National Consultant

Duración del contrato inicial :

3 months

Idiomas requeridos :

Inglés

Duración esperada del puesto :

3 months, with the possibility of extension

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

In the early morning of 08 November 2013, Typhoon Haiyan, locally known as Yolanda, made its first landfall over Guiuan, Eastern Samar, following a north western trajectory. Passing over several provinces in Visayas and nearby Luzon and making landfall at least six times, the typhoon brought maximum sustained winds of 215 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 250 kph, leaving a trail of totally damaged houses, roads and important infrastructure. Winds brought by the typhoon were extremely powerful causing the massive destruction of structures lying in its path. The typhoon likewise occasioned a storm surge in coastal areas that reached up to as high as 20 feet, causing deaths and bringing about enormous quantities of debris. Over 10 million people have been affected by the disaster, with at least 3,982 deaths based on data from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) as of 19 November 2013.

As the Early Recovery co-lead, UNDP will implement a project to support local authorities and disaster-affected communities in clearing and managing debris brought about by Typhoon Haiyan, ensuring the continued entry of critical humanitarian assistance and other life-saving services to affected communities and reducing threats to lives and health risks of residents. The project will focus on the hardest hit municipalities and cities by providing “stop gap” support to the concerned local government units (LGU) and creating immediate temporary employment opportunities for women and men through their participation in cash-for-work activities over a 6-month period. Country office and field-based personnel will be engaged by UNDP to assist in the implementation.

Deberes y responsabilidades

Under the overall guidance of the Crisis Prevention and Recovery Unit (CPRU) Team Leader and direct supervision of the Communications Team Leader, the Communications Assistant will primarily support CPRU, in its activities in TY Haiyan areas as well as other disaster and conflict-affected areas, by carrying out the following tasks:

Perform day-to-day internal and external communication assignments and tasks and provide copyediting and proofreading support for publications;
Develop, maintain and update online content and provide social media support, posting to social networking sites as directed;
Write articles such as success stories, press releases, speeches, etc.;
Research, prepare and distribute news releases, email communications, newsletters, email blasts and other communications materials to media outlets;
Maintain key mailing lists for targeted communications and program-related campaigns and events;
Assist with preparing, posting and distributing agency-related and event information as well as feedback surveys;
Assist with monitoring of media coverage of the UNDP in local, regional, statewide, national and online outlets;
Conceptualize the design and layout of communications collaterals, including brochures, invitations and other informational pieces as needed;
Perform other tasks that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Competencias

Corporate competencies

Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty.

Functional and technical competencies

Strong knowledge of the latest theories and concepts in urban development and sustainable cities in the Philippines and broader region;
Strong analytical and research skills;
Familiarity with current actors working on urban development challenges in the Philippines;
Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with different stakeholders;
Excellent in oral and written communication; have skills to write independent reports, documents, maintain systems and procedures in administering programs.

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, advertising or related discipline preferred.

Experience:

3 years of relevant experience in public relations, communications, writing/editing or related field;
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.);
Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills;
Previous work experience in the UN and other international organizations, an advantage.

Language Requirements:

English, Filipino. Fluency in local languages in the Visayas is an advantage.