Communications Associate

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Description of task

Under the direct supervision of the Human Resources Officer, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Respond to queries on internships and volunteers from interested candidates/hiring offices/interns;
• Support the development and maintenance of an internship and volunteer communities through periodic online and onsite career and networking events;
• Maintain Social Network Groups for interns and volunteers and invite current and former interns and volunteers to be part of the community;
• Promote online engagement of interns and volunteers in our Social Media groups;
• Strengthen effective integration of interns and volunteers to UNICEF e.g. webinars, learning and career development opportunities;
• Support the preparation and implementation of a communication plan to increase the knowledge of and promote the use of interns and volunteers across UNICEF offices;
• Maintain and update the Internship and Volunteers website pages (Internet and Intranet);
• Create, maintain and promote relevant communication tools and channels;
• Create information products and materials for UNICEF and external audience (including future partner Universities), including documenting the impact of interns and volunteers serving with UNICEF. Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day);
• Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
• Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities;
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
• Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;
• Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Bachelor degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments:

Advanced university degree in communications, business administration/management, or equivalent;

Required experience: 36 Months Experience remark:

Years of work experience: 36 months in communication and online community management.

Language: English (Mandatory), Level – Fluent and French (Asset), Level – Fluent

Computer skills: Graphic Design and Editing, Level – Advanced

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise: Web and graphic design Area of expertise details:

36 months in communication and online community management.

• Integrity and professionalism: demonstrated expertise in area of specialty and ability to apply good judgment; high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures in a politically sensitive environment, while exercising discretion, impartiality and neutrality; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented.
• Accountability: mature and responsible; ability to operate in compliance with organizational rules and regulations.
• Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment.
• Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities.
• Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working

relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender;

• Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; ability to maintain composure and remain helpful towards the staff, but objective, without showing personal interest; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups;

• Flexibility, adaptability, and ability and willingness to operate independently in austere, remote and potentially hazardous environments for protracted periods, involving physical hardship and little comfort, and including possible extensive travel within the area of operations; willingness to transfer to other duty stations within area of operations as may be necessary;

• Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards the UN core values.

Driving license: No Application procedure:

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select the special call to which you would like to apply.
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and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply.
Application deadline: 03 March 2020