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Public Information Officer – United Nations

Fully Funded

Opening Date
August 21, 2020
Time Left
Time Zone
New York Time

Public Information Officer – United Nations

Deadline
October 4, 2020
un 3-02

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Opportunity Type

Opportunity Type
Jobs
Funding Type
Fully Funded

Description

Description

The position is located in the Administration & Information Office, Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate. The incumbent reports to the Head, Administration & Information Office.

Eligibilities

Eligibilities
  • Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in communication, journalism, international relations, or related field. A first-level university degree in any of these fields, in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
  • Work Experience: A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in public information, journalism, international relations, or related field is required.
  • Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage.

Benefits

Program Venue

Program Venue
New York
Program Country
USA

Eligible Regions

Eligible Countries

Application Process

Application Process

Job openings is advertised on the UNs Careers Portal and you can apply from there.

 

Assessment:

  • Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
    Special Notice
  • The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
  • Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of funds.
  • Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted.
  • Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Responsibilities

 

Within delegated authority the Public Information Officer is responsible for the following duties:

 

  • Ensures implementation of the CTED communications strategy, as adopted by the Counter-Terrorism Committee, including in terms of strategy objectives, target audience, message, coverage of key events and dates, and tools and activities, manages CTC/CTED website and all CTED social accounts.
  • Provides advice and, where appropriate, training to senior management and colleagues on public information, media, and advocacy.
  • Monitors, evaluates, and reports on progress, and makes recommendations on appropriate follow-up action and resources needed.
  • Analyzes current events, public opinion, and media.
  • Identifies issues and trends, advises management on appropriate action/responses, and may accompany senior management on official travel to increase the advocacy and visibility of the work of the Committee/CTED.
  • Undertakes activities to promote media coverage (e.g. press conferences, interviews, press seminars, and other activities) of priority issues and/or major events, to include development of a media strategy and action plan, initiating pro-active media outreach efforts, proposing and arranging press conferences/media coverage, disseminating materials and consulting with press on approach/story angle and other information requests, undertaking appropriate follow-up action and analyzing and reporting on the impact of coverage.
  • Produces or oversees production of communications products (e.g. press kits, press releases, feature articles, speeches, booklets, brochures, backgrounders, audio-visual materials, radio spot programmes, publications, multimedia projects etc.), including 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.

Fully Funded

Opening Date
August 21, 2020
Time Left
Time Zone
New York Time

Public Information Officer – United Nations

Deadline
October 4, 2020
un 3-02

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Opportunity Type

Opportunity Type Type
Jobs
Job Type
Full Time

Description

Description

The position is located in the Administration & Information Office, Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate. The incumbent reports to the Head, Administration & Information Office.

Eligibilities

Eligibilities
  • Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in communication, journalism, international relations, or related field. A first-level university degree in any of these fields, in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
  • Work Experience: A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in public information, journalism, international relations, or related field is required.
  • Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage.

Benefits

Program Venue

Program Venue
New York

Eligible Regions

Eligible Countries

Application Process

Application Process

Job openings is advertised on the UNs Careers Portal and you can apply from there.

 

Assessment:

  • Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
    Special Notice
  • The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
  • Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of funds.
  • Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted.
  • Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Responsibilities

 

Within delegated authority the Public Information Officer is responsible for the following duties:

 

  • Ensures implementation of the CTED communications strategy, as adopted by the Counter-Terrorism Committee, including in terms of strategy objectives, target audience, message, coverage of key events and dates, and tools and activities, manages CTC/CTED website and all CTED social accounts.
  • Provides advice and, where appropriate, training to senior management and colleagues on public information, media, and advocacy.
  • Monitors, evaluates, and reports on progress, and makes recommendations on appropriate follow-up action and resources needed.
  • Analyzes current events, public opinion, and media.
  • Identifies issues and trends, advises management on appropriate action/responses, and may accompany senior management on official travel to increase the advocacy and visibility of the work of the Committee/CTED.
  • Undertakes activities to promote media coverage (e.g. press conferences, interviews, press seminars, and other activities) of priority issues and/or major events, to include development of a media strategy and action plan, initiating pro-active media outreach efforts, proposing and arranging press conferences/media coverage, disseminating materials and consulting with press on approach/story angle and other information requests, undertaking appropriate follow-up action and analyzing and reporting on the impact of coverage.
  • Produces or oversees production of communications products (e.g. press kits, press releases, feature articles, speeches, booklets, brochures, backgrounders, audio-visual materials, radio spot programmes, publications, multimedia projects etc.), including 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.

Fully Funded

Opening Date
August 21, 2020
Time Left
Time Zone
New York Time

Public Information Officer – United Nations

Deadline
October 4, 2020
un 3-02

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Opportunity Type

Opportunity Type
Jobs
Intership Type
Paid

Description

Description

The position is located in the Administration & Information Office, Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate. The incumbent reports to the Head, Administration & Information Office.

Eligibilities

Eligibilities
  • Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in communication, journalism, international relations, or related field. A first-level university degree in any of these fields, in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
  • Work Experience: A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in public information, journalism, international relations, or related field is required.
  • Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage.

Benefits

Program Venue

Program Venue
New York

Eligible Regions

Eligible Countries

Application Process

Application Process

Job openings is advertised on the UNs Careers Portal and you can apply from there.

 

Assessment:

  • Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
    Special Notice
  • The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
  • Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of funds.
  • Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted.
  • Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Responsibilities

 

Within delegated authority the Public Information Officer is responsible for the following duties:

 

  • Ensures implementation of the CTED communications strategy, as adopted by the Counter-Terrorism Committee, including in terms of strategy objectives, target audience, message, coverage of key events and dates, and tools and activities, manages CTC/CTED website and all CTED social accounts.
  • Provides advice and, where appropriate, training to senior management and colleagues on public information, media, and advocacy.
  • Monitors, evaluates, and reports on progress, and makes recommendations on appropriate follow-up action and resources needed.
  • Analyzes current events, public opinion, and media.
  • Identifies issues and trends, advises management on appropriate action/responses, and may accompany senior management on official travel to increase the advocacy and visibility of the work of the Committee/CTED.
  • Undertakes activities to promote media coverage (e.g. press conferences, interviews, press seminars, and other activities) of priority issues and/or major events, to include development of a media strategy and action plan, initiating pro-active media outreach efforts, proposing and arranging press conferences/media coverage, disseminating materials and consulting with press on approach/story angle and other information requests, undertaking appropriate follow-up action and analyzing and reporting on the impact of coverage.
  • Produces or oversees production of communications products (e.g. press kits, press releases, feature articles, speeches, booklets, brochures, backgrounders, audio-visual materials, radio spot programmes, publications, multimedia projects etc.), including 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.

Fully Funded

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August 21, 2020
Time Left
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The position is located in the Administration & Information Office, Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate. The incumbent reports to the Head, Administration & Information Office.

BENIFITS

Eligibilities

  • Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in communication, journalism, international relations, or related field. A first-level university degree in any of these fields, in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
  • Work Experience: A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in public information, journalism, international relations, or related field is required.
  • Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage.

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Program Venue:

It will be held in New York.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Job openings is advertised on the UNs Careers Portal and you can apply from there.

 

Assessment:

  • Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
    Special Notice
  • The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
  • Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of funds.
  • Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted.
  • Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
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October 4, 2020
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