Public Information Officer

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Mission and objectives

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Context

Support the overall Strategic Communication and Public Information activities including advocacy, campaign activities, promote UNITAMS, including its Political Consultations and relevant programs. UNITAMS initiatives include various launching various processes to advance political transition in Sudan- they also include tailored and specific components such as gender mainstreaming.

Task description

• Supports the implementation of the Public Information Office's annual work-plan. • Collection of information, preparation of content for UNITAMS website and social media platforms. • Track and monitor social media and report relevant information to the Chief Strategic Communications/Public Information. • Research, compile and produce reports on web/social media statistics on a regular basis, using digital media analytical tools. • Support the development and dissemination of brief notes and other relevant communication outreach material for internal and external audiences. • Provide logistical support to the organization's media and outreach events, press conferences, and other publicity events and provide inputs to briefing materials and press releases, as necessary. Provide media relations support: • Work closely with UNITAMS media focal point to update database of relevant media and press; initiates and sustain professional relationships with the national media. • Undertakes activities to promote media coverage e.g., press conferences, SRSG interviews, media brief, and other special activities. Provide communications support to UNITAMS Initiatives: • Contribute to arranging UNITAMS initiatives meetings and events. • Work closely with technical officers to ensure the successful preparation of meetings and activities. • Ensure that logistical arrangements and facilities are timely in place and aligned with the needs of the meetings. • Ensure follow-up on immediate meeting outcomes.