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Job Vacancies Department of Public Information, January 2011

Job Vacancies Department of Public Information
Job Title Public Information Officer, P3
Department/ Office DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INFORMATION
Duty Station NEW YORK
Posting Period 19 January 2011-20 March 2011
Job Opening number 11-PUB-DEPT OF PUBLIC INFORMATION-18185-R-NEW YORK
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity



Org. Setting and Reporting
The Department of Public Information’s mission is to help fulfill the substantive purposes of the United Nations by strategically communicating the activities and concerns of the Organization to achieve the greatest public impact. The post is located in the Palestine, Decolonization and Human Rights Section, Communications Campaigns Service, Strategic Communications Division in the Department of Public Information. The Public Information Officer reports to the Chief of the Palestine, Decolonization and Human Rights Section.

Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Public Information Officer may be responsible for the following duties:
- Acts as the Section’s focal point on Palestine, decolonization and democracy issues, monitoring and reporting on developments, responding to inquiries, etc;
- Ensures implementation of information programs to publicize these issues and/or major events, such as the international media seminar on peace in the Middle East, the organization of the DPI training programme for young Palestinian journalists, the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, the work of the Palestinian Rights Division, the Decolonization Unit and the Secretariat the UN Democracy Fund (UNDEF), as well as the work of relevant related inter-governmental bodies and committees, which includes drafting information strategies, coordinating efforts, monitoring and reporting on progress, taking appropriate follow-up action, and analyzing the outcome; – Monitors and analyzes current events, public opinion and press, identifies issues and trends, and advises management on appropriate action/responses;
- Undertakes activities to promote media coverage (e.g. press conferences, interviews, press seminars and other special activities) of priority issues and/or major events, to include development of a media strategy and action plan, initiating pro-active media outreach efforts, proposing and arranging press conferences/media coverage, disseminating materials and consulting with press on approach/story angle and other information requests, undertaking appropriate follow-up action and analyzing and reporting on the impact of coverage; – Produces or oversees production of information products (e.g. speeches, booklets, such as “The Question of Palestine and the United Nations” and “What the United Nations Can Do to Assist Non-Self-Governing Territories,” backgrounders, audio-visual materials, etc.), which includes proposing topics, undertaking research, determining appropriate medium and target audience, preparing production plans, writing drafts, obtaining clearances and finalizing texts, editing copy, and coordinating design approval, printing procedures and distribution;
- Initiates and sustains professional relationships with key constituencies.

Competencies
Professionalism: knowledge of the full range of communications approaches, tools, and methodologies essential to planning and executing effective campaign strategies and programmes, e.g. campaign management, media operations, marketing and promotion, audience outreach, message targeting; ability to rapidly analyze and integrate diverse information from varied sources; ability to identify public affairs issues, opportunities and risks in an international environment; ability to diplomatically handle sensitive situations with target audiences and cultivate productive relationships; knowledge of relevant internal policies and business activities/issues; ability to produce a variety of written communications products in a clear, concise style; ability to deliver oral presentations to various audiences; shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations; takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Planning & Organizing:
develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Client Orientation:
considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients ” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in in journalism, communications, public relations or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in public information, journalism, international relations, public administration or related field.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage

United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations – Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Assessment Method
Kindly note that you may, as part of the evaluation of your application for this position, be requested to undergo written knowledge-based assessment exercises, which may be followed by a competency-based interview depending on the result of the test.

Special Notice
- Priority consideration for vacancies at the P3 level will be given to internal candidates and candidates who have passed a competitive examination.
- Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers In accordance with established rules and procedures.

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