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UNDP: Media Relations Specialist-Somalia
27 Feb 27, 2008 - 4:40:34 PM
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UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME SOMALIA
EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUCEMENT
I. Position Information
Job Title: Media Relations Specialist
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Level: NO C
Supervisor: Head of Communications Unit
Duty Station: Nairobi with frequent travel to Somalia
Duration: One Year
Date of Issue:
20th February 2008
Closing Date:
6th March 2008
II. Organizational Context
The UNDP Somalia office is currently in the process of setting up a Communications Unit which will serve the entire country programme which comprises three main clusters: Rule of Law and Security, Democratic Governance and Recovery and Sustainable Livelihoods. It will provide support both at the Sub Office and Nairobi office level. Additionally, the Communications Unit will work in close collaboration with the Resident Coordinator’s office to ensure the visibility of UNDP activities while achieving the following objectives:
* Demonstrate to the Somali people, the Somali administrations, Somali civil society, the international media, national press, international community including donors, that UNDP is an active partner in Somalia and that UNDP activities are yielding concrete results.
* Advocate Somali issues of concern to the world media and international community – that UNDP may or may not be in a position to address.
* Convey the role of UNDP as the key agency in UN dealings with the people and authorities of Somalia.
* Deepen the culture of communications in UNDP Somalia and bolster the country office’s communications capacity and efforts.
In this light, the CO seeks highly qualified candidates to fill the position of Media Relations Officer to strengthen the capacity of the Communications Unit. The Media Relations Officer plays a major role in improving UNDP’s visibility and in ensuring continuous contact and exchange with national and international media and national and international opinion makers.
III. Functions / Key Results Expected
Principal Functions:
Under the supervision of the Head of UNDP Communications Unit, the Media Relations Officer will be expected to:
1. Establish and maintain excellent relationships with key local and international media and key strategic opinion makers:
* Identify key contacts and opportunities for strategic partnerships to facilitate communication efforts and maintain working relationships with the same;
* Identify best and most appropriate communication channels to reach the Somali population and diaspora
* Identify key messages for different audiences inside and outside Somalia
* Work with Head of Communications and Deputy Country Director to devise strategy for building capacity of Somali media
* Work with UN Country Team information group to develop database and profile of Somali media
* Maintain close contact with sub-offices within Somalia to develop regular and frequent media stories
* Establish and maintain relationships with key international media, particularly those in major donor countries.
2. Advise on media policy, position and response, prepare media strategy and materials, arrange media briefings and trips into Somalia and explore new means of outreach
* Draft/compile specific types of information communications products for target audiences including press releases, media reports, brochures, briefings, newsletters, websites, etc.; advice and assist project managers in the preparation of project visibility materials;
* Prepare briefing materials for senior officials prior to their participation in press briefings and other publicity events; prepare briefs on assignment topics for senior officials;
* Advise on media policy, actively participate in the preparation of media strategy and explore means of outreach to UNDP stakeholders;
* In consultation with others, identify and propose information opportunities, activities and approaches, taking into account the situation/topic and target audience;
3. Establish and maintain media monitoring mechanisms
* Track, research and analyze information on assigned topics/issues; gather information from diverse sources and help to assess news value and/or potential impact, as well as to evaluate the effectiveness of information campaigns;
* Distribute relevant information on media reporting and opportunities regularly to senior management, programme staff and sub offices as appropriate
4. Maintaining contact with UN Somalia Country Team information group
* Respond to a variety of inquiries and information requests internally and externally; respond, both orally and in writing, to a broad range of routine questions and information requests on mission activities from the press, constituents and other parties;
* Promote information sharing and coordination with UN agencies as well as internally among staff and projects.
* Support and coach sub-office staff in Somalia in media and information skills to ensure the sub-offices can play a full role in the country office communications strategy.
IV. Competencies
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:-
* Demonstrate integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
* Good understanding UNDP policies;
* Teamwork - Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Functional Competencies:-
* Theoretical background and good understanding of approaches, tools and methodologies related to planning, executing and monitoring public communications campaigns, e.g. campaign management, message targeting, impact evaluation, etc.;
* Good communications research and analytical skills;
* Strong communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to draft/compile a variety of written communications products in a clear, concise style and effectively disseminate information and build/maintain effective contacts;
* Planning and Organizing - Ability to plan own work and manage conflicting priorities.
* Judgment/Decision-making - Demonstrated ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given. Technology Awareness - Fully proficient computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications, e.g. word processing, PowerPoint or equivalent, graphics software, internal databases, Internet, web design, etc.
* Communication - Strong communication (spoken and written) skills, including ability to draft/compile a variety of written communications products and to articulate ideas in a clear, concise style; ability to effectively communicate information to the public; ability to establish and maintain effective business connections.
V. Recruitment Qualifications
Education:
* Master’s Degree or equivalent in Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, International Relations or other related field
Experience:
* A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, progressive experience in international development;
* Previous experience in post conflict or emergency settings preferred;
* Proven track record as a media professional and of tangible results in this capacity
Language and other Requirements:
* Strong written & spoken English skills, extremely desirable knowledge of Somali.
* Somali candidates are preferred and strongly encouraged to apply for the position
VI. Submission of application
Please send your curriculum vitae, marked
“Media Relations Officer” by 6th March 2008 to: The Deputy Country Director (Operations), United Nations Development Programme - Somalia, P.O. Box 28832, Nairobi, Kenya, fax: 254-2 4183641,
e-mail: registry.so@undp.org
Women and Somali Nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants are required to fill the P11 Form and submit it together with the application.
Find the
P11 Form for Service Contract Holders on this link (P11 link).
Applications submitted without the P11 Form will not be considered.
UNDP will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest.
This vacancy announcement is also available on http://jobs.undp.org/ and on the Relief Web site (http://www.reliefweb.int/)
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