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Please follow the link below to submit your application. All applications must be submitted using the link below.
The link is as follows:
https://inspira.un.org/psc/UNCAREERS/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Page=UN_JOB_DETAIL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=36151&
The United Nation Secretariat maintains rosters of qualified and available candidates to fill anticipated job openings in peacekeeping operations, special political missions, and other field operations. The purpose of this job opening is to generate a list of qualified candidates for inclusion in the D1 Principal Public Information Officer roster.
The entire assessment process takes an average of six months; all applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome of their application (whether successful or unsuccessful) within 14 days of the conclusion of the process. Successful candidates will be placed on the roster and subsequently will be invited to apply for field mission vacancies open only to roster members. Roster membership does not guarantee selection.
Org. Setting and Reporting
These positions are located in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations and Special Political missions. The Principal Public Information Officer typically reports to the Head of Mission.
Devoirs et responsabilités
The following duties are generic and may differ depending on the requirements of the mission:
- Functions as a member of the Head of Mission’s senior management team;
- Formulates, implements and manages the mission’s integrated communications strategy , in close consultation with the Head of Mission, including its evaluation, and regular updating, covering the mission's internal and external strategic communications activities;
- Formulates and manages, in consultation with mission leadership, the substantive work programme of the public information component of the mission,
- Coordinates with various mission components, and with UN agencies, funds and programmes and partners, as appropriate;
- Advises mission leadership, senior staff and other mission personnel, including in the military and police, on strategic communication matters;
- Ensures regular, timely and professional multimedia communications. Provides pertinent communications advice and input for mission leadership interactions with all key stakeholders, such as non-governmental and civil society organizations;
- Leads and oversees mission interaction with local, regional and international media. Guides the mission crisis communication activities;
- Ensures that public information outputs meet high-quality standards, in accordance with UN policy objectives and rules and regulations, and are evaluated for their effectiveness;
- Leads the development of institutional public relations and communication policies.
- Oversees the administration of the public information component, including managing the budget, preparing annual cost estimates and monitoring budget allocations and expenditures; oversees hiring process from approving terms of reference to selection of appropriate experts or consultants;
- Manages, guides, develops and trains staff under his/her supervision;
- Ensures that the mission communications strategies and public information campaigns are harmonized with overall goals and objectives of the UN and the Departments of Peacekeeping Operations and Field Support;
- Provides UN Headquarters communication entities with regular updates on mission activities;
- Maintains regular interaction and consults, as appropriate, with public information personnel at UNHQ.
Compétences
Professionalism:
- Ability to develop and implement communications strategies based on an assessment of different communications environments and the changing strategic and operational goals of the Peacekeeping and Special Political missions.
Shows pride in work and in achievements:
- Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter;
- Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
- Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns;
- Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges;
- Remains calm in stressful situations.
Communication:
- Speaks and writes clearly and effectively;
- Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately;
- Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication;
- Tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience;
- Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Client Orientation:
- Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view;
- Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect;
- Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions;
- Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems;
- Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Leadership:
- Serves as a role model that other people want to follow;
- Empowers others to translate vision into results; Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives;
- Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support;
- Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions;
- Drives for change and improvement, does not accept the status quo;
- Shows the courage to take unpopular stands;
- Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work;
- Demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
Vision:
- Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks;
- Clearly communicates links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals;
- Generates and communicates broad and compelling organizational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction; Conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities.
Qualifications et expériences requises
Education
- Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in one or more of the following: strategic communications, communications, public relations, international relations, broadcasting or other relevant disciplines such as social sciences, business administration or management;
- A first-level university degree with in combination two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience:
- At least 15 years of progressively responsible experience in strategic communications, journalism, public information, or media is required. Field experience is required;
- Demonstrated ability to draft communication strategies is required;
- Knowledge of programme planning and oversight and related management practices is required;
- Experience developing and managing work plans and budgets, and recruiting and supervising staff is required;
- Experience with crisis communications techniques and strategies is an advantage;
- Familiarity with UN administrative procedures, rules and regulations is an advantage.
Languages:
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat;
- For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written French or English, with a good working knowledge of the other, is required;
- Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.
Assessment Method:
Evaluation of qualified candidates is likely to include a written assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
United Nations Considerations:
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
No Fee
The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training). The United Nations does not concern itself with information on applicant's bank accounts.
How to apply:
Use the link below:
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