Closing date: Tuesday, 14 March 2023
Posting Title: COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT, G6

Job Code Title: COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT

Responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities 1. Content creation: Gathers information for the development of content for RSCE web and social media channels and provides the same to the Chief of Communications. Update the channels as well as maintaining files, databases, and systems relevant to RSCE digital presence. Types out and formats the data for social media and digital channels. Sends the typeset data to Chief of Communications for approval and then uploads the information to social media and digital channels once approved. Assisting with outreach to local media, civil society organizations, Government and National NGOs and producing and dissemination of information aimed at local and international media and organizations about the RSCE. Design and produce captivating and functional visuals, infographics, captions for RSCE digital networks by being... proactive and creative. Draft reports, newsletter content, and other materials of interest to internal and external audiences to be reviewed by the team and supervisor before publication. Assists in exchange of information between the Chief Communications and other stakeholders and client missions. 2. Administrative and logistical Support: Assisting the Chief Communications in organizing trainings and workshops on communication practices for the Centre Develops and updates databases for all communication projects and activities and files in a shared folder that can be accessed by all members of the communication Unit. Develops and maintains a database of all suppliers and vendors that supply the Communications unit and archives all correspondences in a shared spreadsheet in the Communications unit shared folder. Prepares and implements acquisition plan for purchasing supplies and communications products for the Communications unit. Update the channels as well as maintaining files, databases, and systems relevant to RSCE digital presence. Assisting in analyzing current events of impact to RSCE, public opinion and press and advising Chief of Communications on appropriate actions is a continuing task. Gathering information for the development of content for RSCE web and social media channels and update the channels as well as maintaining files, databases and systems relevant to RSCE digital presence is a continuing task. Assisting the Chief Communications in organizing trainings and workshops on communication practices for the Centre as assigned on a needs basis. Supporting regular meetings within the team and with other stakeholders is a continuing task.

Education
High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Work Experience
A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in administration, communication and public relation or related area is required. At least (5) years of progressively responsible experience within the United Nations common system or similar international organization or non-governmental organization is desirable.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable.

Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice
This post is funded for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Staff Members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all Staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. Passing the Global General Service Test (GGST) is a prerequisite for recruitment consideration in the General Services and related categories in the United Nations Secretariat. Applicants who have not passed the GGST at the time of application may be invited for the test after submitting an application. Having passed the Administrative Support Assessment Test [in English] at the United Nations headquarters, Economic Commission for Africa, Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia, United Nations Office at Geneva, United Nations Office at Vienna, International criminal tribunal for Rwanda or International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia may be accepted in lieu of the GGST. An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs
Kampala Uganda

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