Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible.

Description of task

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Communications, Communications Specialist in External Relations and Communication at UNV and in close collaboration with the Volunteer Solutions Team, the UN Volunteer Innovations in Communication and Multimedia Specialist will:

• Support coordination of implementation of the comprehensive review of the Conditions of Service and the Digital Transformation project and overall UNV Communications Plan during a transition/change/launch processes. Strengthen Regional Offices and Field Units transition during implementation of the Conditions of Service, including creation and design of knowledge management products for utilization at the field and regional levels in close collaboration with the Digital Transformation team;
• Design, develop, and release visual Volunteer Solutions, Conditions of Service and Digital Transformation presentations, reports and monthly bulletins based on aggregate data reports, inputs from the Volunteer Solution Team for dissemination of Conditions of Service, UNV offer, and Digital Transformation changes;
• Digital design management of Conditions of Service policy and UNV offer packages as multimedia communication materials for internal and external use;
• Contribute to the development of marketing initiatives and roll-out strategy for dissemination of UNV volunteer solutions and services to the United Nations system;
• Manage the implementation of the different steps of the agreed/ approved marketing plan on all levels: corporate, regional and field;
• Create original contents for UNV’s marketing plan and roll-out (documents, PowerPoints, infographics, training tools);
• Assist in the design of public information materials related to Conditions of Service and Digital Transformation of Unified Volunteer Platform roll-out and coordinate publishing on UNV.org website with the ERCS and others as required;
• Provide designed content for training sessions, in-person and/or online, for the roll-out of the Unified Volunteer Platform and Merged Conditions of Service with the Human Resources Capacity Development Team;
• Facilitate digital feedback mechanisms at all levels on Volunteer solutions, Conditions of Service and Unified Volunteer Platform roll-out;
• Support the development of infographics and innovative public outreach and engagement tools;
• Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level: Bachelor degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments:

Master or bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations with majors in design, visual communication or other related area

Required experience: 24 Months

Experience remark:

• Professional work experience at the national and/or international level in communications, social media, graphic design and creation of visual media such as newsletters, infographics, web publications and presentations. Experience with video and animation is an asset.
• Experience producing written content for internal and external communication is an asset. Experience in communications for a change process and/or product launch is particularly desirable.
• Experience working in the UN environment or with other international development organisations is an asset as is managing projects in multiple languages with external translators. is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization;
• 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;
• 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;
• Have affinity with or interest in volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise: Web and graphic design, Other communications related experience, Arts, music, photography and film

Area of expertise details:

Essential

• Expertise in producing engaging visual content for internal and external communications
• Expertise in relevant software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign as well as the Microsoft Office suite (Word and PowerPoint).

Desirable

• Expertise in producing engaging, explanatory written content for internal and external communications
• Photography and video skills, including video editing
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including accurate editing of publications

• Any other UN languages would be an asset

Driving license: No

Competencies values:

Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

First register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup.

Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.

* Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

First update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile.

Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply.

Application deadline: 30 August 2020