Associate Public Information Officer

Job Posting Organization:
UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, was established in 1945 with the mission to contribute to peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security by promoting international collaboration through educational, scientific, and cultural reforms. With a workforce of over 2,000 employees, UNESCO operates in more than 190 countries, focusing on building peace in the minds of men and women through education, science, culture, and communication. The organization is dedicated to fostering dialogue among civilizations, cultures, and peoples, based on respect for commonly shared values. UNESCO's core values include commitment to the organization, integrity, respect for diversity, and professionalism, which guide its work and interactions with various stakeholders.

Job Overview:
The Associate Public Information Officer will work under the authority of the Director of the Division for Communications and Public Engagement and will be supervised by the Chief of the Digital Content Unit. This role involves compiling, preparing, and editing initial drafts of communication, press, and digital materials in UNESCO's working languages. The incumbent will play a crucial role in raising awareness about UNESCO's activities and events, contributing to the planning, coordination, and assessment of communication campaigns and press activities. The position requires a proactive approach to ensure that UNESCO's messages are effectively conveyed to diverse audiences, enhancing the organization's visibility and reputation through strategic communication efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent will be responsible for several key functions:

• Streamlining content across UNESCO's corporate channels and key external audiences, including the media. This includes preparing initial drafts of content for the website, social media, and press outreach, ensuring consistency in messaging, and maintaining relationships with journalists.
• Contributing to content creation for UNESCO's social media platforms, assisting in the planning and execution of social media campaigns, and managing administrative processes related to these campaigns.
• Managing and updating content on UNESCO's web platforms, ensuring accurate translations and quality of information presented.
• Providing training sessions to UNESCO colleagues on the use of the content management platform and communication skills. The role requires strong organizational skills, multitasking abilities, and a creative approach to content development.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in communications, journalism, political science, international relations, or related fields. Alternatively, a first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree. The position requires a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in communications, public information, media relations, or digital content creation, with at least one year of experience at the international level. Strong drafting, editing, and translating skills are essential, along with experience in managing social media campaigns and familiarity with web content management systems, preferably Drupal.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an advanced university degree in a relevant field such as communications, journalism, political science, or international relations. Candidates with a first-level university degree may be considered if they have additional qualifying experience. This educational foundation is crucial for understanding the complexities of communication within an international organization like UNESCO.

Experience:
The position requires at least two years of relevant professional experience in communications, public information, media relations, or digital content creation. Candidates should have strong experience in drafting, editing, and translating communication materials tailored to different audiences. Experience in managing social media campaigns and familiarity with web content management systems is also preferred, with at least one year of experience at the international level being advantageous.

Languages:
Candidates must have excellent knowledge of English or French, both written and spoken, along with a good working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of another UNESCO official language, such as Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish, is considered desirable and may enhance a candidate's application.

Additional Notes:
The position is a fixed-term contract for a duration of two years, which is renewable. The recruitment is open to both internal and external candidates. The approximate annual starting salary for this position is 68,118 US dollars, and benefits may include 30 days of annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, and a pension plan. UNESCO emphasizes the importance of diversity and encourages applications from candidates of various backgrounds, including those from under-represented Member States, minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities. The selection process may involve pre-recorded video interviews, written assessments, and reference checks, and all candidates will be informed of the outcome of their application.