Communication Specialist

Akwajobs   (Mauritania - Nouakchott (MRT))

Posted : 28 June, 2021

Category : Development & Humanitarian Aid   Location : Mauritania - Nouakchott (MRT)

Job type : Full Time

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COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST

International Specialist

Host entity

WHO

Country

Mauritania

Location, Country

Nouakchott (MRT)

Language skills

English

French

Expected Starting Date

Immediate

Duration

12 months

Application deadline

28 June 2021

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Description of task

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the unit coordinator and in collaboration with programme officers, or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer will:

·         Draft visual/graphic design products, communication material, propose editorial and digital content and communication products to be used as an advocacy and fundraising tool

·         Assist with the revision, editing and layouts of texts and/or documents pertaining to external relations, projects and reporting

·         Assist programme officers in the proposal development stage to identify relevant communication content

·         Support donor recognition and visibility in project related outputs, throughout the project life cycle and reporting and keep tracker of donor publications and posts

·         Perform any other related duties, as required by the functional supervisor

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level

Master degree or equivalent

Educational additional comments

Masters Degree in communications, journalism, public relations or a related field.

Required experience

36 Months

Experience remark

·         At least three/3 years of professional work experience at the national and/or international level in communications in an international environment, awareness and interest in international development

·         Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;

·         Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;

·         Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Word, Powerpoint, Excel and Publisher) and other (graphic) design applications

·         Basic design and layout skills

·         Demonstrated and extensive social media experience is an added advantage.

·         Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;

·         Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;

·         Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;

·         Sound security awareness;

·         Have affinity with or interest in Public Health volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Language skills

·         English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

·         French(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise

Public information and reporting, Journalism, mass media and broadcasting

Area of expertise details

·         Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to World Health Organization; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to World Health Organization procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented;

·         Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and World Health Organization in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority;

·         Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues;

·         Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment.

·         Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities;

·         Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups;

·         Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary;

·         Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards World Health Organization’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

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Competencies values

Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Working in Teams

Application procedure

* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply. * Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply. Application deadline: 28-06-2021

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