PUBLIC INFORMATION ASSISTANT (Broadcast Technology Technician)

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located within the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) in the Strategic Communications and Public Information Division. The Public Information Assistant (Broadcast Technology Technician) will be based in Bunia, Radio Okapi. The Public Information Assistant (Broadcast Technology Technician) will work under the supervision of the Public Information Officer in Bunia and the Chief of Technical Unit in Kinshasa.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Public Information Assistant (Broadcast Technology Technician) may be responsible for the following duties: • Ensure live broadcasting of Radio Okapi national programs in FM, Internet and DSTV. Ensure broadcasting of Radio Okapi local Programs in FM “decrochages”; Records MONUSCO press conferences, interviews and others related broadcasting programs outside the studio of Radio Okapi. • Provides general office support; responds to information requests and inquiries related to the technical unit; • Sets up and maintains files/records in SharePoint. • Performs administrative services, including preparing, monitoring and processing requisitions, • Provides specialized assistance to Public Information Officers in the production and delivery of communication products and services. • Assists in the updating of the website and social media platforms; Enters data and generates a variety of statistical and other reports from various databases. • . Serves as photographic assistant by producing digital imaging, producing photo prints, and serving as back-up photographer; writes captions for UN photos. • Supports the installation, operation and maintenance of a diverse range of broadcast technology equipment, including, studio transmitter links, FM, MW and SW transmitter systems (30w to 300KW), remote broadcasting equipment including satellite interconnect system and other associated ancillary systems and support equipment. Install, maintain and repair the material and the equipment of production and diffusion; Mixer, recorders, microphones, CD/Card readers, Tuners. • In close cooperation with Mission Communications and Information Technology Section, ensures procedures are followed for the operation and maintenance of studio and radio equipment; ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies. The technician ensures that the broadcasts produced for the radio are in high technical quality and that their setting in waves respects the Charter of the radio and technical standard. He should ensure good quality of sounds before broadcasting Contributes to technical input to services related to the planning, implementation and maintenance of broadcast technology projects; • Helps to establish means to monitor non-UN radio and television broadcasts across the mission area and the technical capacity to record and store this material. • Assists in testing and evaluating new products and technologies. • Provides support for radio broadcast technology training and support for national broadcast technology staff, and other public information staff requiring familiarization in the use of technology, as necessary. • Coordinates media coverage of events. • Coordinates technical arrangements. • Participates in the planning and coordination of exhibits and special projects; • Liaises with relevant departments/sections; drafts and edits reports, production schedules, press releases and related texts, and correspondence related to the planning and production of exhibits and special projects. • Creates designs for Mission promotional and other uses, e.g., brochures, presentational materials, announcements, and catalogues. • Ensures availability and appropriate packaging of products for distribution at special events such as exhibits, conferences and media functions. • Assists in the production and editing of video/film projects, radio programs or website projects; tracks all production material; • Produces scripts, cue cards, etc., selects and catalogues sound and visual materials for inclusion in productions, and obtains requisite clearances and copyrights; • Coordinates scheduling of commercial and internal production facilities; directs studio recordings and/or evaluates audio quality of recordings for inclusion in programs. • Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies

Professionalism: 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. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Technology awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; Shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job – Specific Qualification

Technical training and certification in radio journalism or broadcasting, communications, public information, or a communications medium is desirable. Computer skills and ability to install and configure, Windows, Microsoft office, Cool Edit, Adobe Audition, Simian, Selector is required.

Work Experience

A minimum of three years of progressively responsible professional experience in the planning, implementation and management of complex broadcasting projects is required. Experience in broadcast studios on live and production, reporting, computer technology is required. Acoustic experience in field or studio is required. Experience working in the United Nations is desirable.

Languages

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

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. Applicants for positions in the General Service and related categories must be authorized to work for the United Nations in the duty station where the position is located. Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for any expenses in connection with their relocation to the duty station. Staff members subject to local recruitment are not eligible for allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.