Country: Syrian Arab Republic
Closing date: 13 Dec 2015
INTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT # 2015/71
If you are a committed, creative Syrian and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading child rights organization. UNICEF would like to hear from you.
Post Title :Communication Officer
Contract type : Temporary Appointment
Level of Post : NOA
Duration :364 days
Duty Station : UNICEF, Homs
PURPOSE:
To support the external communication and reporting objectives and outcomes that are important for the field and country office by 1) highlighting the needs and situation of children and women in both accessible and inaccessible areas; 2) documenting and disseminating the impact of UNICEF humanitarian response across all thematic areas of intervention ; 3) strengthening donor and partner recognition and visibility efforts; 4) assisting with documentation of significant UNICEF humanitarian milestones for sitreps and reporting on UNSCR on Syria
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Contribute to the development and implementation of the Field Office external communication and advocacy strategy by constructively engaging in the preparation of the Field Office Communication Work Plan, and by preparing, coordinating, compiling and analysing communication inputs Homs
Work with programme officers at the field office level to develop and implement programme communication strategy
Assist in developing and maintaining close collaboration with mass media represented in Homs, as well as with groups and organization whose support is essential to the achievement of advocacy and communication objectives.
Follow up the production of advocacy and communication materials such as films, high quality Images, videos, audio-visual; and contribute to oversight of the qualitative aspects of production, including quality control translation, review of layouts and graphic design.
Draft and edit articles, press releases, human interest stories and other advocacy/information materials for both web-based and traditional media, as appropriate.
Prepare high quality reporting inputs for mandatory UNICEF and UN-wide reporting tools such as monthly sitreps, reporting on UN Security Council Resolutions and other products.
Support donor visibility efforts by contributing to various communication and visibility products customized for various donor requirements.
Prepare background communication and promotion material for briefing and visits of international media, goodwill ambassadors, donor, national committee representatives and other special interest groups.
Help organise and generate public support for special events and activities to promote country office programme at the field office level.
Monitor local level media and brief senior communication officers and management colleagues about the public perception of UNICEF at the field office level and recommend appropriate action to maintain a positive image of the organization at the field level.
Provide regular feedback to central communication team in Damascus on communication and advocacy opportunities at the level of the field Office, and as when needed, keeping the team abreast of and suggesting response strategies to deal with reputation risk management issues at local level.
Establish and maintain an up to date repository for locally generated news and advocacy materials, as well as photographic and audio-visual materials at the field level.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES:
University degree in Journalism and mass media or related field
Minimum, of one year of relevant experience in a similar role
Proven journalistic and media monitoring skills including field based interview skills, photography or videography expertise, high level of proficiency in MS Office, ability to maintain basic website, produce external communication products (newsletters, Fact Sheets Press Release, etc.)
Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic languages.
COMPETENCIES:
i) Core Values (Required)
Commitment • Diversity and Inclusion • Integrity
ii) Core Competencies (Required)
• Communication [ II ]• Working with People [ I ]• Drive for Results [ I ]
Functional Competencies (Required)
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts [ I ] • Relating and Networking [ I ]
• Persuading and Influencing [ I ] • Applying Technical Expertise [ I ]
• Learning and Researching [ II ] • Planning and Organizing [ II ]
How to apply:
If you meet the requirements stated above, please send your written application to explain your suitability, enclosing comprehensive curriculum vitae, duly completed United Nations Personal History form (which can be downloaded from www.unicef.org/employ) stating telephone number, email address and detailed contact address quoting the vacancy number to: syrecruitment@unicef.org or to the address below notlater than cob 13 December, 2015.
Human Resources Specialist
United Nations Children's Fund
East Mazzeh, Al Shafiee St., Bldg. 2, POB 9413, Damascus, Syria.
UN staff that are applying for this post, should include at least two latest Performance Evaluation Reports (PER).
For additional information on UNICEF, please visit our website: www.unicef.org
UNICEF, is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation. UNICEF is a smoke-free environment.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.