Volunteer with UN Volunteers in South Sudan: Public Information Officer
Applicant criteria
- 27 - 60
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
United Nations Volunteers programme is offering a volunteer opportunity: Public Information Officer in South Sudan.
Duration:
9 months (with possibility of extension)
Duties & responsibilities
- Plan and organize well-focused awareness-raising events by employing drama, dance, music, sports and other entertaining methods to promote the goals and priorities of UNMISS and garner better understanding of the Mission among the people of South Sudan.
- Conceptualize a PR plan and formulate effective key messages to maximize visibility of UNMISS, and produce on-point promotional materials such as posters, fliers, banners, and cartoons.
- Organize celebratory events for UN-related “International Days” (e.g. International Day of UN Peacekeepers on 29 May, International Day of Peace on 21 September, and United Nations Day on 24 October).
- Create and maintain networks of effective contacts with high-profile officials and influencers in South Sudan.
- Travelling within the state, and on occasions to other states, to cover stories and events.
- Write and edit content on UNMISS outreach activities, and contribute to the UNMISS Web site, Facebook and other platforms.
- Design clear, engaging graphic materials catered to target audiences, using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and/or InDesign.
Eligibility criteria
Age: 27 - 80
Nationality: Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.
Required experience:
- 5 years of experience in event management, public relations, graphic design, and website management/design is required.
- Experience in Administration budget and Finance is desirable.
- Solid computer skills, including full proficiency in PowerPoint and various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc) and other IT applications and office technology equipment.
- Strong and proven knowledge of graphic design software, including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
- Ability to operate digital recording equipment.
- Sound security awareness.
Languages:
- English, Level: Fluent, Required
- Arabic, Level: Fluent, Desirable
Required education level:
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Event management, public relations, graphic design, website management, mass communications, journalism, broadcasting, or relevant disciplines.
Required Skills:
- Accountability
- Professionalism
- Self-management
- Teamwork
- Creativity
- Planning and organizing
About The United Nations Volunteers (UNV):
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development and it benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for volunteerism globally, encouraging partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing volunteers.
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