National Professional Officer

 

National Professional Officer (Communications), Position no 387295

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The objective of WHO's Polio Eradication Programme is to eradicate polio globally in accordance with World Health Assembly (WHA) resolutions, and fully implement the Global Polio Eradication and End Game Strategic Plan in conjunction with GPEI partners and Member States. The Regional Polio Programme has as its immediate objectives, stopping polio transmission in Pakistan and Afghanistan, and protecting polio-free countries in the Region from importation of wild poliovirus. Upon eradication, to achieve to destroy or safely contain polioviruses in the Region.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

- To organize press briefings and media visits, conduct trainings and briefing sessions for journalists, write and translate press releases and other communication materials into Dari and Pashto as well as respond to any media enquiries.

- Draft and prepare official documents and reports (including newsletters, web articles, fact sheets, program updates, speeches for senior personnel, bulletins, brochures) and perform any needed translation into Dari and Pashto.

- Develop content for social media in English, Dari and Pashto (Facebook/Twitter).

- Organize events, trainings and workshops.

- Visit WHO project sites to take photographs and collect material for human interest stories and articles as well as managing storage of photographs.

- Handle the development of multimedia projects.

- Develop/update the WHO website by drafting web articles.

- Provide general administrative support, such as scheduling, taking notes, and project tracking.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential\: University Degree in communications, journalism, international relations, politics or a related field
Desirable\:

Experience

Essential\: At least 2 years of relevant experience working in the field of communications and external relations
Desirable\: Previous experience working in a communications role for a UN organization

Skills

- Excellent drafting, writing and editing skills in English, Dari and Pashto.

- Knowledge of photography, basic graphic design and use of social media.

- Good organizational skills with good understanding of health issues, particularly polio Demonstrated ability to work in teams with capacity to work under pressure and a high degree of independence).

 

Other Skills (e.g. IT)

 

Proficiency in MS Office and knowledge of  Publisher is essential.  Knowledge of PhotoShop, Illustrator and InDesign desirable.

 

Strong knowledge and understanding of organizational use of social media; photography skills.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results

Use of Language Skills

Essential\: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Local Language.
Desirable\:

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 45,101 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test may be used as a form of screening.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link\: http\://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• For information on WHO's operations please visit\: http\://www.who.int.

• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.