Advocacy and Reporting Officer

Description of task

The UN Volunteer Advocacy and Reporting Officer will work under the guidance of the regional coordinator and overall supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator of the Regional Programme for Afghanistan and Neighbouring Countries., and will:

• Assist and support the implementation of the Programme’s advocacy and communication strategy;
• Draft and prepare various written outputs including reports, web-stories, donor reports, press briefing, press releases, case studies and advocacy material;
• Contribute to manage RP official media channels including webpage and twitter account;
• Co-ordinates the production of internal and external communications, assists in editing and proof reading of communications products including but not limited to success stories, donor reports and web stories;
• Contribute to the design and production of video, social media content, event reports, programme newsletter;
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Master degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments:

Advanced higher degree (Master’s or equivalent) in a relevant area, (journalism, communication etc.); a first-level university degree or equivalent in combination with relevant training and/or professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Required experience: 24 Months Experience remark:

• At least two years of professional work experience at the national and/or international level in communication, reporting or advocacy;
• Experience working in the UN or other international development organization is an asset;.

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise: Public information and reporting Area of expertise details:

• Excellent command on graphic design tools like CORAL DRAW, ADOBE Premier, ADOBE Photoshop, Macro Media Flash, audio and video editing
• Excellent command of English
• Experience in editing and proof reading
• Experience in designing printing material
• Experience in media web content management
  • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
  • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
• Sound security awareness;

Driving license: No