Chief, Communications and Outreach, P5
This position is located in the secretariat of the International Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction. It reports to the Director of the secretariat. The Chief of Section will lead and manage the UNISDR secretariat’s Communication Unit.
Responsibilities:
The Chief of Section will, within delegated authority, be responsible for the following duties:
- Conceptualize, design and execute the overall public information strategy, programme and communication activities for UNISDR.
- Serve as a lead spokesperson for UNISDR; provide technical and policy advice on highly complex public information and communication issues; develop and disseminate best practices
- Lead and direct a team of information officers; plan and allocated work assignments; coach, mentor, and evaluate staff; participate in recruitment and selection of new staff and in the development of training programs.
- Contribute to development of institutional public relations policies.
- Monitor and assess the overall effectiveness of the UNISDR public information strategy and programmes and make needed changes in approach and technique.
- Provide diverse materials (briefings, speeches, questions and answers), develop or overall see the development of high profile multi-media communications campaigns; set quality and production standards for information dissemination.
- Ensure that communication and outreach programmed activities are carried out in a timely manner and all outputs produced meet required standards, including internal publications and leaflets, statements, speeches, press releases, organization of press conferences and briefings, information campaigns, workshops, etc
- Direct and supervise all web information of the UNISDR secretariat which includes Internet information content and webcast;
- Establish and sustain partnership and outreach strategies for communications and information on disaster risk reduction.
- Initiate and ensure design of advocacy initiatives and campaigns to promote prevention and risk management.
- Establish and ensure sustainability of a resource centre for disaster risk resilience and prevention knowledge and ensure its access to the public
Competencies:
- Professionalism: Ability to define and effectively manage high-profile communications challenges which directly affect the international standing of the Organization; ability to develop, integrate and manage a sizeable communications programme; good understanding of global and regional political trends, public attitudes and varied communication environment; knowledge of the work of the United Nations at large; knowledge of the United Nations public information practices; knowledge of the political, social and economic aspects of risks and prevailing geopolitical realities.
- 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.
- Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Managerial Competencies
- Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
- Vision: Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks; clearly communicates links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals; generates and communicates broad and compelling organizational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction; conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities.
Qualifications:
Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in journalism, international relations, political science, public administration or related area.
Experience: A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in public information, journalism, international relations, public administration or related area.
Languages: Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of other official language would be an advantage.
1. Cover letter, explaining why you consider yourself qualified and motivated for this particular position.
2. Completed personal history profile (P-11 Form). Applicants can download the personal history form from the UNISDR website.
3. It would be appreciated your stating your full name and the ISDR vacancy notice number (ISDR/T/2/2011) as the subject in your e-mail of application.
Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.
Responsibilities:
The Chief of Section will, within delegated authority, be responsible for the following duties:
- Conceptualize, design and execute the overall public information strategy, programme and communication activities for UNISDR.
- Serve as a lead spokesperson for UNISDR; provide technical and policy advice on highly complex public information and communication issues; develop and disseminate best practices
- Lead and direct a team of information officers; plan and allocated work assignments; coach, mentor, and evaluate staff; participate in recruitment and selection of new staff and in the development of training programs.
- Contribute to development of institutional public relations policies.
- Monitor and assess the overall effectiveness of the UNISDR public information strategy and programmes and make needed changes in approach and technique.
- Provide diverse materials (briefings, speeches, questions and answers), develop or overall see the development of high profile multi-media communications campaigns; set quality and production standards for information dissemination.
- Ensure that communication and outreach programmed activities are carried out in a timely manner and all outputs produced meet required standards, including internal publications and leaflets, statements, speeches, press releases, organization of press conferences and briefings, information campaigns, workshops, etc
- Direct and supervise all web information of the UNISDR secretariat which includes Internet information content and webcast;
- Establish and sustain partnership and outreach strategies for communications and information on disaster risk reduction.
- Initiate and ensure design of advocacy initiatives and campaigns to promote prevention and risk management.
- Establish and ensure sustainability of a resource centre for disaster risk resilience and prevention knowledge and ensure its access to the public
Competencies:
- Professionalism: Ability to define and effectively manage high-profile communications challenges which directly affect the international standing of the Organization; ability to develop, integrate and manage a sizeable communications programme; good understanding of global and regional political trends, public attitudes and varied communication environment; knowledge of the work of the United Nations at large; knowledge of the United Nations public information practices; knowledge of the political, social and economic aspects of risks and prevailing geopolitical realities.
- 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.
- Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Managerial Competencies
- Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
- Vision: Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks; clearly communicates links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals; generates and communicates broad and compelling organizational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction; conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities.
Qualifications:
Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in journalism, international relations, political science, public administration or related area.
Experience: A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in public information, journalism, international relations, public administration or related area.
Languages: Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of other official language would be an advantage.
How to apply
Please email the following documents to the ISDR secretariat at isdr.vacancies@un.org:1. Cover letter, explaining why you consider yourself qualified and motivated for this particular position.
2. Completed personal history profile (P-11 Form). Applicants can download the personal history form from the UNISDR website.
3. It would be appreciated your stating your full name and the ISDR vacancy notice number (ISDR/T/2/2011) as the subject in your e-mail of application.
Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.
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