OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Department of Communications (DCO) objectives are to lead the development and implementation of the corporate communications plan, drive prioritization and ‘right size' effort with expected impact for WHO; position WHO as an authoritative and trusted voice on health at the global level through working with technical departments to develop strategies to amplify WHO's normative work; lead WHO media outreach, incl. crisis/ emergency communication with input from technical departments as well as across all 3 levels; drive all communication to the general public as well as responding to media enquiries; lead on global advocacy (e.g. health campaigns, public health information, donor visibility for resource mobilization); provide digital global production capacity & expertise to support all levels of the organization.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

  • The Multilingual Editor produces, updates and publishes language-specific content on the WHO website, including daily maintenance of the WHO home page;
  • Sets goals, identifies target audiences, aligns tactics and products with these goals, and measures outcomes to ensure success or adjust future practices;
  • Ensures robust measurement and evaluation of WHO's web performance and engagement with key audiences;
  • Partners with other Units and Teams across the Department of Communications to ensure alignment, timeliness, quality and innovative approaches to communications products;
  • Supports departmental web production and ensures compliance with WHO guidelines relating to quality, branding and accessibility;
  • Performs other duties as required.

Specific Duties:

  • Coordinates all aspects of content editing and production for the assigned language;
  • Assists with the coordination of translation and editorial workflow for the specific language for key sections of the WHO website;
  • Makes suggestions about the development of language-specific functionalities relating to the WHO Content Management System;
  • Assists with quality control of communication products in the assigned language;

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: First level university degree in languages, journalism, communications, translation or related field.
Desirable: Qualifications in web an advantage.Training in public health or sustainable development issues.Knowledge of WHO mandate and goals.

Experience

Essential: At least 2 years experience working in a web editorial or production environment; Experience in maintaining websites; Experience working as an editor or a translator in the relevant official UN language (Arabic, French, Russian, or Spanish).
Desirable: Familiar with various site architecture approaches; Experience writing and editing health content for the web;

Skills

Essential:

  • Highly organized with attention to detail;
  • Proactive; Skills in the area of digital and web production, content creation, and monitoring and evaluation;
  • Demonstrated ability to partner across a diverse department and across technical departments;
  • Ability to engage effectively and diplomatically with partners relevant to communications and digital;
  • A keen interest in the web and an eagerness to learn new technologies;

Desirable:

  • Familiar with various site architecture approaches;
  • Interest in new technology and processes of web publication, as well as the health technical content produced by WHO;

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Moving forward in a changing environment
Producing results

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 49,254 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 3399 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

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.
  • Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
  • WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
  • WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.
  • WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.
  • WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
  • WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.
  • Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
  • For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.
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