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Job Opening
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Public Information Officer, P3
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PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
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Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
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NEW YORK
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Posting Period: |
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10 February 2014-10 April 2014
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Job Opening number: |
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14-PUB-OCHA-33047-R-NEW YORK (X)
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N/A
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United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
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Org. Setting and Reporting
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This position is located in the Reporting Unit, Reporting and Visual Information Section, Communications Services Branch, Corporate Programmes Division, Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. The incumbent would report to the Head of the Unit.
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Responsibilities
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Within delegated authority, the Public Information Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
* Ensures implementation of information programs to publicize priority issues and/or major events, to include drafting information strategies, coordinating efforts, monitoring and reporting on progress, taking appropriate follow-up action, and analyzing the outcome.
* Monitors and analyses current humanitarian events, identifies issues and trends,
and develops or supports OCHA corporate publications as needed (Annual Report, “OCHA in 2014”, etc.) .
* Undertakes activities to promote official guidance on information products including development of an outreach plan, disseminating materials and undertaking appropriate follow-up action and analyzing and reporting on the impact of the products.
* Produces or oversees production of a specific type or types of information communications products (e.g. Situation Reports, Humanitarian Bulletins, etc.), to include proposing topics, undertaking research, determining appropriate medium and target audience, preparing production plans, writing drafts, obtaining clearances and finalizing texts, editing copy, and coordinating design approval, printing procedures and distribution.
* Prepares, on the basis of official UN documentation and other sources, initial drafts of articles or chapters for inclusion in UN newsletters, periodicals, reports and books.
* Initiates and sustains professional relationships with key constituencies.
* Acts as focal point on specific issues, monitoring and reporting on developments, responding to inquiries, etc.
* Participates in selecting the information transmitted to key constituencies.
* Provides guidance to, and may supervise, more junior staff.
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Competencies
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PROFESSIONALISM:
* Knowledge of the full range of communications approaches, tools, and methodologies essential to planning and executing effective reporting strategies and programmes, e.g. campaign management, media operations, marketing and promotion, audience outreach, message targeting.
* Ability to rapidly analyze and integrate diverse information from varied sources.
* Ability to identify public affairs issues, opportunities and risks in an international environment.
* Ability to diplomatically handle sensitive situations with target audiences and cultivate productive relationships. Knowledge of relevant internal policies and business activities/issues.
* Ability to produce a variety of written communications products in a clear, concise style.
* Ability to deliver oral presentations to various audiences.
* 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.
* Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
PLANNING AND ORGANIZING:
* Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;
* Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required;
* Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work;
* Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning;
* Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary;
* Uses time efficiently.
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.
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Education
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Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in communication, journalism, international relations, or related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
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Work Experience
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A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in public information, journalism, international relations, or related area is required. Reporting experience in the context of humanitarian emergencies is required. Experience in emergency situations (natural disasters, complex emergencies) at the international and field level is required. Experience in qualitative and quantitative information analysis is desirable.
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Languages
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English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable.
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Assessment
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Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
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Special Notice
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Extension of the appointment is subject to Extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.
Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
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United Nations Considerations
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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.
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No Fee
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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 APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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