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Data: 09/06/2011
Job Title: Public Information Officer - Strategic Communications, P4
Department/ Office: Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Duty Station: New York
Posting Period: 20 May 2011-19 July 2011
Job Opening number: 11-PUB-ocha-19375-R-NEW YORK
This position is located in the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in New York. The incumbent reports to the Head of the Communications Services Section (CSS), in the Communications and Information Services Branch (CISB).
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, The Public Information Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
- Takes the lead in strategy, planning, development and implementation of OCHA’s Corporate Communications Strategy;
- Provides advice and expertise to managers, senior officers and other public information staff on a range of strategic communications issues, methods, and approaches; anticipates and resolves communications/public relations issues/problems;
- Develops strategic partnerships with key constituencies to elicit support for and maximize impact of OCHA’S corporate communications objectives;
- Prepares or oversees preparation of a diverse range of information communications products in support of OCHA’S corporate and advocacy campaign initiatives;
- Drafts complex material for UN newsletters, periodicals, reports and books and edits drafts prepared by junior officers;
- Evaluates results and impact of communications activities; reports on developments, trends and attitudes regarding the UN and, specifically, humanitarian affairs;
- Represents the institution in meetings and conferences; organizes media coverage and arranges for media contacts, briefings, interviews; organizes seminars, lectures, conferences, public events on major issues and events concerning the organization;
- Builds information networks; plans and oversees maintenance of publicly accessible information materials on the United Nations; plans and develops outreach activities;
- Oversees the day-to-day operation of the strategic communications unit to include participating in coordination of substantive and administrative activities of the unit, interpreting and disseminating policy, providing procedural advice, improving reporting systems, handling operational and administrative queries, preparing budget submissions, establishing and/or coordinating training programmes and monitoring and evaluating results;
- Coordinates and directs a team of public information staff and/or mentor and supervise the work of junior officers on specific projects.
Competencies
Professionalism:
- Knowledge of different aspects of public information and communication;
- Ability to address a range of issues in the context of political developments, public attitudes and local conditions;
- Ability to conceptualize, design and implement major information campaigns;
- Ability to rapidly analyze and integrate diverse information from varied sources;
- Ability to diplomatically handle sensitive situations with target audiences and cultivate productive relationships;
- 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.
Teamwork:
- Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals;
- Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others;
- Places team agenda before personal agenda;
- Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position;
- Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Planning & 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.
Education
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 experienc
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