Job Description
Dutystation: Phillipsburg, Sint Maarten (Dutch part)
Functional responsibilities
Role and Responsibility
Under the direct supervision of the Communications Senior Officer and in second line of supervision with the Senior Program Manager, the Communications Associate will execute the following functions:
Communication Strategy - Assist the Communications Officer and the Senior Program Manager in the implementation of the Rule of Law project’s Communication Strategy.
- Identify priority audiences for the project´s internal and external communications, at country level, the construction of a stakeholder map and a relationship plan.
- Provide support in the identification and construction of the project ’ stakeholder network (government entities, counterparts, construction chambers, professional associations, NGOs, academia, media, United Nations, among others).
- Construction of the project narrative appropriate to the country context; in coherence with UNOPS corporate communication style and policy.
Management of UNOPS External Communication - Support in the construction and dissemination of communication messages that enable the strategic positioning of UNOPS and the program at the national and regional level.
- Support communication to prevent and manage potential crisis situations and the reputation of the program.
- Coordinate with the stakeholders, under the direct supervision of the Senior Communications Officer, the relationship with the media, national and regional journalists.
- Support in the development of communication and strategic outreach materials that are relevant to UNOPS activities in the country and region.
Knowledge Management and Internal Communication - Support in coordinating information sharing within the program teams, the country office, regional team in order to create communities based on common vision, values, strategy and actions, able to strengthen UNOPS identity in the country and region.
- Support in keeping the office staff and regional team updated on monitoring press and relevant information to enable timely decision making.
- Organize, maintain and share with the regional team a repository (virtual/physical) with the existing communication and outreach material: photographs, audiovisuals, factsheets and other publications of interest.
- Contribute to the dissemination and sharing of best practices and lessons learned.
Promote actions with a Gender and HSSE approach - Develop communication materials with a Gender and HSSE approach.
- Support the development of gender and innovation initiatives that allow increasing the incorporation of the gender perspective in the actions within the framework of the program and related to HSSE.
To access the full list of roles and responsibilities, pleasedownload the Terms Of Reference attached to the announcement. Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education - A secondary education diploma is required.
- University degree equivalent to Bachelor’s and/or Bachelor’s Degree preferably in journalism, public relations and/or related areas is desirable and may replace some years of required experience.
***Please upload your academic diplomas or transcripts with your application*** Experience - A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience (or less depending on the level of degree) in supporting the area of social communication, communication with international organizations, communication in private and/or public companies is required.
- Experience in reputational crisis situations is desirable.
- Desirable experience in organizations of the UN System and in international organizations.
Languages - Proficiency in English is required.
- Knowledge of any other UN official languages will be considered a plus.
Additional Information - This position requires the use of a computer for the preparation of reports and data analysis made with Google computer tools.
- In this position, you must make presentations via videoconference for project progress reports.
- Working in this position, you will have frequent telephone contact with our project partners.
- The work is 100% face-to-face, according to the needs of the organization.
Motivation LetterWhile your resume showcases your skills, experience, and education, we are also eager to learn more about your interests and motivations. Therefore, we invite you to upload a motivation letter along with your application for the position. Remember to share in your letter your motivation for joining the UNOPS team in the advertised position, including your interests and skills. We would also like to know your perspective on the United Nations values: Inclusion, Integrity, Humility, and Humanity. For more information on UN Values, see the UN Framework of Values and Behaviors.
About the Organization
TOGETHER, WE BUILD THE FUTURE
UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.
Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.
We are proud of our people and embrace diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunities. Our workforce brings together approximately 160 nationalities, represented by over 5,000 UNOPS personnel as well as some 7,800 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners. Spread across 80 countries from a range of backgrounds, and languages and have different gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities.
We encourage women and candidates from underrepresented groups in UNOPS to apply. These include candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
