Communications specialist

Organisational setting and reporting

This position is located in the United Nations Information Office in Baku (UNO Baku), within the Information Centres Service (ICS), Strategic Communications Division (SCD), Department of Global Communications (DGC). The UNO Baku is the principal source of information about the United Nations system in Azerbaijan and is responsible for promoting public understanding and support for the aims and activities of the United Nations by disseminating UN information materials to a local audience in local language; engaging local and regional partners.

The position is available immediately for an initial period of one year, with the possibility of extension.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the National Information Officer (NIO) of the UNO Baku, the Communication specialist is expected to perform the following functions:

• Supports NIO in maintaining and up-dating the ‘UN in Azerbaijan’ website and social media channels;
• Provides support in organizing and conducting UN Communications Group meetings;
• Contributes to the implementation of joint UN information campaigns and drafting press releases (in English and Azerbaijani);
• Supports NIO in development and organization of the outreach activities promoting the Sustainable Development Goals;
• Supports NIO in producing public outreach materials on 30th anniversary of the UN-Azerbaijan partnership;
• Performs any other tasks assigned by NIO.

Measurable outputs of the work assignment:

The position will be output based and provision of following deliverables/outputs are considered under the position requirements:

 

• Timely update of the ‘UN in Azerbaijan’ website and social media channels;
• Timely and quality production of stories, press releases, and other publications for local distribution;
• Effective support in facilitating the UN Communication Group meetings;
• Production of at least 30 digital products on 30th anniversary of the UN-Azerbaijan partnership;
• Facilitation of 15 events across the country to celebrate 30th anniversary of the UN-Azerbaijan partnership.

Core competencies

* 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 audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

* PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

* 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.

* CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be 'clients' and seeks to see things from clients' point of view.

Position Requirements:

Education

Applicants should have a university degree in communications, journalism, public relations, social sciences or other related field - 10 points

Work Experience

Applicants should have at least three years of relevant experience in communications, media affairs and public relations - 15 points

Knowledge of social media, experience in the usage of office software packages (MS Office Programmes) and in handling of web-based management systems are required - 15 points

Ability to produce multimedia products (photography, videography) – 10 points

Work experience in international organizations/entities and/or UN Agencies – 10 points

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written Azerbaijani and English language is required for this position – 10 points

United Nations Considerations

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECR­UITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH

INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.

Important Notice

To apply for this local level job opening, email the UN Personal History Profile (PHP) from Inspira to office@unazerbaijan.org including the vacancy title and your name in the subject of the email.