Communication Specialist

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 22 years old. Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment.

Description of task

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of WHO Representative or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Communication Specialist will:

• Participate in preparing, organizing and reporting important WHO events including World Health Day, No Tobacco day, World AIDS day as well as high profile meetings with government and development partners.

• Adaptation and dissemination of communication and advocacy materials, press releases, audio-visual products and relevant information to all relevant recipients.

• Regularly update the country office website, and social medias (Facebook, Twitter) to reflect WHO activities in Tunisia

• Organize press conferences, interviews and maintain regular contacts with the public relation department at the MOPH. Share information and respond to requests for information and assistance. Update and maintain the database of media contacts.

• Contribute to the Fundraising strategy for Country Office, including mapping of, and liaison with potential donors

• Contribute with WHO technical programs in Tunisia and MOPH counterparts in implementing the health communication strategies focusing on WHO's Global, Regional and country priorities.

• Support WHO officials' visits; arrange related press conferences and interviews on radio and TV program, as and when necessary.

• Serve as WHO focal point within the network of United Nations communication team

• Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

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

Master/University degree in Mass Communication and Media is desirable.

Required experience: 60 Months Experience remark:

At least 5 years of professional work experience at the national and/or international level, ideally including a specialized experience in the areas of health information, communication or journalism. Knowlege of/Experience in the UN or other international development organization will be an asset.

Language skills:

• French(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• Arabic(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• English(Mandatory), Level - Working Knowledge

Area of expertise: Public information and reporting, Knowledge management, archiving and documentation, Other communications related experience Area of expertise details:

-Good background in communication sciences, adequate knowledge of using media tools, good editorial and article writing skills.

-Communication in a credible and effective way.

-Adaptability and ability to move forward in a changing environment.

-Ability to produce high quality results within tight deadlines.

-Ability to build, promote and sustain partnerships across the Organization and beyond.

-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;

-Have affinity with or interest in WHO, volunteerism as a mechanism for sustainable development, and the UN System.

Driving license: No Competencies values:

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Empowering Others, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Judgement and Decision-making, Knowledge Sharing, Leadership, Managing Performance, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Technological Awareness, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

Votre candidature requiert un enregistrement préalable sur le vivier de talents du Programme VNU.

1- Vous n'êtes pas enregistré.e sur notre vivier de talents:

Veuillez d’abord créer votre profil sur le site : https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup.

IMPORTANT : Une fois votre compte crée, veillez à compléter toutes les sections de votre profil et le soumettre. Puis, connectez-vous à ‘Ma Page’ sur https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage et cliquez sur le lien ‘Recrutement spécial’. Enfin, sélectionnez l’annonce de recrutement spécial à laquelle vous souhaitez postuler. Postulez.

2- Vous avez déjà un profil crée sur notre vivier de talents et un numéro de "roaster"

Veillez à maintenir votre profil à jour sur le site : https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile (au moins une fois par semestre pour qu'il reste actif)

Connectez-vous à ‘Ma Page’ sur https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage et cliquez sur le lien ‘Recrutement spécial’ pour sélectionner l’annonce de recrutement spécial à laquelle vous souhaitez postuler.

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