Communications officer Full Time NEW

• PROFESSIONALISM: Demonstrated critical thinking skills. Demonstrated knowledge of strategic communications principles and practices. Demonstrated knowledge of risks to information integrity – misinformation, disinformation, hate speech, and threats in fragile, post conflict, and crisis environments. Demonstrated knowledge of Media Monitoring tools. Demonstrated knowledge of Digital Design. Demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging digital media platforms, their principles and technologies. Demonstrated knowledge of data protection and privacy standards. Demonstrated project management skills. Demonstrated knowledge of crisis communications and reputational risk management. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and proficiency in 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. 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. COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style, and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Job – Specific Qualification

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in communication, journalism, international relations, digital communications or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in communications, international relations, or other relevant areas, is required. Demonstrated ability to apply policy and guidance in strategic communications is required. Demonstrated skill in applying and maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and availability principles is required. Demonstrated ability to detect and assess threats to information integrity is desirable. Demonstrated skill in data visualization tools to create charts, graphs, and visual outputs is desirable. Demonstrated ability to write for digital platforms, such as social media or websites, for an international organization is desirable. Demonstrated skill in collecting, processing, and analysing large volumes of unstructured and structured data is desirable.

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required, and fluency in French is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage. “Fluency equals a rating of “Fluent” in all four areas (read, speak, write and understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of “Confident” in two of the four areas.

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