Public Information Assistant

Result of Service

• Provides specialized assistance in the production and delivery of information communications products and services.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides specialized assistance in the production and delivery of information communications products and services.
• Researches a broad scope of information sources, printed and electronic, compile and present information for use in the preparation and production of communications products/services for external audiences.
• Assist in various phases of the production and distribution of recorded radio programming and products: participate in the morning editorial meeting and the daily unit planning of broadcasts.
• Organizes and executes special events, coordinating with diverse partners and the media to highlight and publicize key events.
• Assist in the timely electronic/digital or internet dissemination/distribution of radio programmes: prepare, maintain and update web page, to include drafting and editing of content; upload/download audio files; undertake proactive calls and direct mail initiatives to build client base and nurture relationships; manage, update and further develop internal databases; generate a variety of standard and non-standard statistical reports from various databases on the usage or consumption of the units items, products and programs; provide guidance and training to interns/volunteers.
• Gather news through talking to a variety of sources, interview contributors and gather background and supporting material;
• Maintain journalistic and professional standards under deadlines and pressure;
• Consistently file stories according to assigned deadlines.
• Follow local, national and international news and the activities of the UN in South Sudan and propose stories relevant to Radio Miraya listeners.
• Conduct, record and edit interviews using digital audio equipment to a high standard.
• Produce and present news and current affairs programmes in English and Arabic.
• Plan prepare and present news and live programmes;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/special skills

• High school diploma or equivalent is required. Technical training and certification in journalism or broadcasting, communications, public information, or a particular communications medium is desired. At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in public communication, international broadcasting or related area is required.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is desirable

Source: https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/242552?language=en