Overview
The role contributes to guidance and services in public information aimed at local audiences, assisting in developing and implementing national communications campaigns and ensuring effective delivery of information products.
Key Responsibilities
- Produces and disseminates information about the Mission, its aims and activities to local media and organizations, and supports outreach activities.
- Drafts daily news headlines and media reviews.
- Leads the compilation, quality control, and delivery of morning news headlines.
- Monitors social media for developments and trends, drafting social media analysis.
- Monitors and analyzes current events, public opinion, and press, preparing notes for management.
- Contributes to reports on communications activities, developments, trends, and attitudes regarding the UN.
- Drafts communication products in English and Arabic, including social media posts, statements, and media advisories.
- Contributes to designing and implementing media and digital media campaigns.
- Covers Mission events and activities, producing photography and video content.
- Drafts human interest stories for local and international audiences and produces digital content for social media platforms.
- Provides communication support on public affairs issues, methods, and approaches.
- Drafts copy for reports, dashboards, newsletters, and other materials for internal audiences.
- Handles website administration and updates, as well as posting on social media platforms.
- Contributes to developing strategic partnerships and outreach with key constituencies.
- Organizes and/or participates in seminars, lectures, conferences, and public events.
- Works on a rota basis for evenings and weekends.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Experience
A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in public information, journalism, international relations, public administration or related area is required. Experience in events management and organization, including forums and themed conferences is desirable. Relevant experience with United Nations Secretariat or UN Common System Organization (including Agencies, Funds and Programmes) and/or similar international organization is desirable.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in communication, journalism, international relations, public administration or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience of two (2) more years in addition to the required years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
