Job categories Communications
Vacancy code VA/2024/B5510/29217
Level ICS-8
Department/office AR, EAPMCO, Mekong Project Office
Duty station Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Contract type International ICA
Contract level IICA-1
Duration Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
Application period 14-Nov-2024 to 27-Nov-2024
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Functional Responsibilities
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Under the overall guidance of the Head of Partnerships, the Communications Officer will undertake the following duties and responsibilities, as relevant and applicable based on the detailed work plan to be established with the incumbent.
Summary:
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Content development
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Backstop project based communications
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Strategic communications planning
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Support to stakeholder management
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Knowledge management
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Other
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1. Content development:
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Develop and disseminate high quality multi-media communication products;
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Draft high-quality copy for external news stories, newsletter, factsheets and web content for EAPMCO as directed by the Head of Partnerships;
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Draft and post social media content for EAPMCO owned channels, inline with UN and UNOPS requirements;
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Assist with monitoring social media analytics and adapting content as required;
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2. Backstop project based communications:
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Advise on, in collaboration with the Head of Partnerships, support and coordinate project level communications, in support of overall EAPMCO objectives;
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As directed by the Head of Partnerships, actively identify and capitalize on communication and outreach opportunities to assist EAPMCO in becoming known, recognized and trusted by partners;
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Ensure data and visualization quality in internal and external communications such as intranet, presentations, monthly newsletters, and brochures;
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Support the organisation of promotional events and high-level meetings in coordination with the HQ Communication Group and EAPMCO units as directed by the Head of Partnerships;
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Provide guidance and support to all MCO personnel on effective media outreach, positioning and strategic visibility;
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Share information and knowledge, and provide proactive support and follow-up in building and maintaining effective project-communications unit relations;
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Backstop the communication and project teams across EAPMCO when and as needed;
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3. Strategic communications planning:
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Support the development and the updating of EAPMCO’s communication strategy and plan, as well as relevant strategy development of communications within EAPMCO offices;
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Support the development of a communication network across the EAPMCO countries of operation by supporting the mapping of needs and advising colleagues on best practices to increase UNOPS branding and outreach in each locality;
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Develop and maintain EAPMCO’s editorial calendar based on project, Country Office and MCO needs;
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Identify and implement opportunities to increase partnerships, and resource mobilisation for EAPMCO through communications and visibility;
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4. Support to stakeholder management:
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Under the delegation and at the request of the Head of partnerships, represent UNOPS in UN Country Team Communication Groups and develop joint agency communication opportunities, including facilitating organization of events, meetings and workshops, as appropriate;
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Coordinate with RCO communication groups to increase EAPMCO’s visibility under the guidance of the Head of Partnerships;
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5. Knowledge management:
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Participate in the UNOPS communities of practice /contribute to the knowledge management and active sharing in Currents;
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Contribute to identification and sharing of lessons learned and the best practices;
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Close interaction with Programme/Project staff to share information and knowledge as related to projects and communications;
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6. Other:
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Mainstream Gender Equality and Social Inclusion principles in all communications;
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Report on and monitor the impact of communications, tailoring approach on an ongoing basis as required;
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Any other Communications or Partnership related task as directed by the supervisor to ensure the support to EAPMCO’s communications and resource mobilization activities.
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Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education:
- Advanced University degree (Master’s degree) in social sciences, journalism, international relations, development studies, political science, Economics, Engineering or related fields is required.
- First University degree (Bachelor’s degree) in the above mentioned field with additional two years of relevant experience may substitute an advanced degree.
Experience:
- Minimum one (1) year of relevant experience in business development, external relations, communications, program management or related fields is required;
- First university degree in combination with an additional two (2) years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above.
- Minimum one (1) year of relevant work experience in international development is an asset;
- Experience in developing, disseminating and monitoring the reach of knowledge products, social media content and articles for a wide range of audiences is an asset;
- Experience working with graphic design and video production, and familiarity in making slide decks, info sheets, social media content and other standard communication products is desired;
- Experience of working in an international context is desirable;
- Understanding of local contextual knowledge in South East Asia and the Pacific is an advantage; and
- Experience of working in the UN system is an added advantage.
Languages:
- Full working Knowledge of English is required.
- Working knowledge of other UN languages, or local languages, is an asset.
