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RCO/UNCT Communications Assistant

Yerevan

  • Organization: Resident Coordinator System
  • Location: Yerevan
  • Grade: Administrative support - Administrative Services and Support - Generally no need for Higher Education
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Development Cooperation and Sustainable Development Goals
    • Administrative support
    • Communication and Public Information
  • Closing Date:

Result of Service
• Communications support is provided to the UNCT through UNCG • Communication support is provided to the RCO • Support provided to the maintenance and update of UN Armenia website
Work Location
Armenia
Expected duration
May 22 - Dec 24 2024
Duties and Responsibilities
The Communications assistant contributes to the overall work of the UN Communications Group: • Contributes to the communications and public information activities (media advisories, press releases, preparation of brief reports, stories for the web site, concept notes, publications, etc). • Assists with translation and editing of Armenian and English language materials. • Maintain and update the bilingual UN Armenia website. • Maintains and updates social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube) with daily UN materials both from HQ and from country team. • Posts timely bilingual information on high-level meetings of the RC with visual content. • Assists with taking photos, editing and maintenance of the digital photo, video archive. • Collect and collate relevant information inputs from the UNCT for joint communications and advocacy initiatives and processes (e.g. support for high level meetings, corporate outputs like the CCA, UNSDCF-related outputs like the Annual Report, Evaluation, policy papers, Karashen initiative etc.) • Maintains the monthly calendar of activities and events, UN Lobby screen announcements. • Undertakes any other relevant duties delegated by the supervisor. • Hybrid work (in office and remote)
Qualifications/special skills
Advanced university degree in PR and Communications, public administration, public relations, social media marketing or related field is required. Minimum 2 years of experience working in the communications industry: public relations; social media marketing, public information campaigns or other communication related field is required. Good familiarity with the local media and civil society environment Sound knowledge and experience with most popular social media platforms Knowledge of and experience in using computers, other office equipment and software applications (MS Office), photo/video editing Competencies: • Professionalism: demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. • Communication: speaks and writes clearly and effectively; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. • Teamwork: works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; places team agenda before personal agenda; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Languages
Fluency in Armenian and English is required, knowledge of Russian is an asset.
Additional Information
Not available.
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.
We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.
Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.

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