Social Media Officer

Job Posting Organization:
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is a part of the United Nations system, established to promote and protect human rights globally. The OHCHR works to ensure that human rights are respected and upheld in all countries, advocating for the rights of individuals and communities. The organization operates in various countries, engaging with governments, civil society, and other stakeholders to foster a culture of human rights. The OHCHR is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, emphasizing the importance of gender balance and the representation of various backgrounds within its workforce.

Job Overview:
The Social Media Officer position is crucial for the Media Outreach and Spokesperson’s Office of the OHCHR. The incumbent will be responsible for developing and producing high-impact multimedia content for various social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google+. This role requires a strategic approach to outreach activities, aiming to engage and inform external audiences about human rights issues. The officer will exercise journalistic and political judgment to make timely editorial decisions, ensuring that the content aligns with the organization's mission and objectives. Additionally, the officer will monitor and evaluate the impact of social media content, providing insights and recommendations to enhance engagement and brand awareness. The position also involves collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen the OHCHR's social media presence and effectiveness in advocating for human rights.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Social Media Officer will undertake a variety of duties, including but not limited to: developing and producing multimedia content for social media platforms; exercising editorial judgment to determine what content is published; planning and initiating outreach activities through social media campaigns; maintaining relationships with key stakeholders; increasing the organization's following and engagement on social media; promoting in-house social media usage; monitoring and evaluating the impact of social media content; conducting social listening to identify trends; advising management on appropriate actions; contributing to communications campaigns; representing OHCHR in UN social media groups; providing guidance to public information officers; and delivering training on effective social media use.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a strong background in communications, public information, or journalism, with a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in these fields. Experience managing social media platforms is essential, along with a solid understanding of human rights issues, particularly at the international level. Familiarity with monitoring and analyzing social media results is also required. The ability to conceptualize and implement social media campaigns is crucial, as is the capacity to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Educational Background:
An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in communications, journalism, international relations, political science, public administration, or a related field is required. Alternatively, a first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in communications, public information, journalism, or public relations. Candidates should have experience managing various social media platforms and a background in human rights at the international level, preferably within the United Nations system or similar organizations. Experience in disseminating news on social media and in monitoring, measuring, and analyzing social media results is desirable.

Languages:
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, proficiency in English is required, with a minimum UN Level II proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Knowledge of French is advantageous but not mandatory.

Additional Notes:
The position is subject to the extension of the mandate and/or availability of funds. The United Nations emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in its workforce and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds. The recruitment process is free of charge, and the UN does not request any fees at any stage. Candidates will undergo reference checks to verify the information provided in their applications, and those under serious consideration will be subject to an assessment exercise followed by a competency-based interview.