Overview
Provides administrative and logistical support for communication campaigns, outreach activities, meetings, events and multimedia projects. Assists in the production and dissemination of information communications products and services.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides administrative and logistical support for communication campaigns, outreach activities, meetings, events and multimedia projects.
- Coordinates administrative services, including preparing, monitoring and processing various requisitions, service contracts and payment vouchers.
- Provides specialized assistance to officers in the production and delivery of information communications products and services.
- Manages, updates and further develops internal databases and other information management systems.
- Supports the translation, language adaptation and versioning of communication materials.
- Researches, compiles and presents basic information from a variety of sources.
- Monitors media coverage of important events, digital platforms and social media trends.
- Participates in the planning and coordination day-to-day communication activities.
- Creates designs in appropriate format for promotional and other material.
- Assists in collecting and compiling audience engagement statistics and other communication performance data.
- Identifies and prepares new material for inclusion in appropriate web pages.
- Provides guidance/training to junior staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Experience
A minimum of five (5) years of experience in public information, international broadcasting, journalism, public relations, international relations, information studies, graphic design, or related fields is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to three (3) years for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher. Experience in digital content support and social media content support is desirable. Experience in media monitoring or research is desirable. Experience in supporting communications campaigns or outreach initiatives is desirable. Experience working in the United Nations Common System or in similar large organizations is desirable.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
