ASSOCIATE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER / CONTENT CREATOR

The position is located in the Partnerships Communications Unit, within the Public Engagement Section of the Communications Branch of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is part of the United Nations Secretariat responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies. OCHA also ensures there is a framework within which each actor can contribute to the overall response efforts. OCHA's mission is to mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors in order to alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies; advocate the rights of people in need; promote preparedness and prevention and facilitate sustainable solutions. The Associate Communications Officer/Content Creator is responsible for supporting the development and the execution of communication strategies to promote and help deliver on the organization's advocacy, visibility and fundraising objectives and outcomes. The Associate Communications Officer/Content Creator is responsible for conducting a wide range of tasks. Depending on the organizational setting, these may include implementing communications strategies, monitoring, digital campaigns and analytics, internal communications, outreach, and advocacy. This position-specific job opening is being advertised for the position of Associate Communications Officer/Content Creator in the Hague, in the Netherlands. Under the overall supervision of the Chief of the Public Engagement Section, OCHA in the Netherlands, the incumbent reports to the head of the Partnerships Communications Unit.

Within delegated authority, the Associate Communications Officer/Content Creator will be responsible for the following duties: • Contribute to gathering insights and analysis from traditional, social, and digital media monitoring, including public narratives and areas of reputational risk to inform communications strategy. • Contribute to the implementation of communications strategies that raise awareness, drive engagement, build support and have measurable impact with target audiences. • Contribute to the creation of compelling content that is optimized to reach target audiences across a range of platforms and channels. • Contribute to development and coordination of strategic communications partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to reach target audiences and maximize impact. • Keep abreast of the latest trends in communications and maintain expertise in relevant and emerging technologies. • Create and moderate engaging and platform-optimized content, including live content, tailored for social media and other digital platforms to advance digital communications priorities and campaigns work. • Assist in the development of creative campaign concepts, content, and materials, including digital and print assets, social media posts, email communications, and multimedia content. • Assist in ensuring that all communication and campaign materials effectively convey the impact of the organization's work and comply with the organization's standards and branding.

PROFESSIONALISM: Critical thinking skills, knowledge of strategic communications principles and practices, knowledge of risks to information integrity - misinformation, disinformation, hate speech, and threats in fragile, post conflict, and crisis environments. Knowledge of Media Monitoring tools, ability to develop and implement communications strategies, ability to develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ability to draft and tailor clear messages for diverse audiences, skills in developing creative content, public speaking skills, knowledge of digital design, ability to identify trends and provide insights. Skills to communicate complex and technical matters to diverse audiences and knowledge of current and emerging digital media platforms, their principles, and technologies. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of technical subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in communications, journalism, international relations, digital communications or related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A first-level university degree and no experience will be accepted for candidates who have passed the Young Professionals Programme Examination/United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the General Service to Professional Examination (G to P).

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A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in communications, international relations, or other relevant areas is required, or the successful completion of the Young Professionals Programme Examination (YPP), United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the General Service to Professional Examination (G to P). Knowledge of Digital Design is required. Skills in developing creative content is required. Knowledge of current and emerging digital media platforms, their principles and technologies is desirable.

The evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise, which may be followed by a competency-based interview.

This position is funded for a finite period of one year. Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and the availability of the funds. 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 by established rules and procedures. 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. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving a 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. An impeccable record of integrity and professional ethical standards is essential.

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