CTG - Committed To Good
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| CTG overview |
CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006. CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions. Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services. Visit www.ctg.org to find out more |
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| Overview of position |
The United Nations Development Programme (our client ) project, “Promoting Elections for the People of Libya” (PEPOL) supports the capacity and readiness of Libya’s High National Elections Commission (HNEC) to prepare and conduct electoral events. Libya’s Presidential and Parliamentary elections represent a major milestone in the UN-facilitated Libyan-led and Libyan-owned political process; and are an important step toward the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of Libya. The initial date for national elections on 24 December 2021 could not be respected due to several legal and political challenges that needed to be addressed before. A new chronogram will be shared later after all the concerned bodies have agreed on the amendments to the legal election framework. our client along with UNSMIL and international partners will continue to support the HNEC until the electoral process comes to its end with the election and establishment of democratic institutions. |
| Role objectives |
• Write 500 to 800-word human interest stories on the impact of SFL initiatives in the selected municipality. This will require travel to the project sites and interviews with a range of stakeholders – municipal authorities; project partners; beneficiaries of these activities etc.
• Ensure at least 15 high-quality (high resolution) professionally shot photographs to accompany each story. These photographs must depict locations and people who have benefitted from our work.
• The Field Writer is expected to work in close collaboration with our client Project Manager and Communications Team. The number of days per assignment will be as agreed with the Project Manager/ communications team.
• Revise/ edit stories as per feedback received and finalize keeping in mind, global audiences for the stories.
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| Project reporting |
The reporter will work remotely, on tasks assigned on an as needed basis. He or she will be guided and coordinated by the communication associate and supervised and evaluated by our client in Libya Communication Specialist. |
| Key competencies |
Functional Competencies: – Advocacy/Advancing a Policy-Oriented Agenda Preparing information for advocacy Identifies and communicates relevant information for a variety of audiences for advocating Our client’s mandate; Maintains a functioning network of contacts with a variety of stakeholders to promote a better understanding of Our client’s mandate and to support advocacy efforts. Building Strategic Partnerships Maintaining a network of contacts Maintains an established network of contacts for general information sharing and to remain up-to-date on partnership related issues; Analyzes and selects materials for strengthening strategic alliances with partners and stakeholders; Establishes and nurtures positive communication with partners. Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing Basic research and analysis Generates new ideas and approaches, researches best practices and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things; Documents and analyses innovative strategies and new approaches. Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise Fundamental knowledge of own discipline Understands and applies fundamental concepts and principles of a professional discipline or technical specialty relating to the position; Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning; Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments. Creating Visibility for Our client/Supporting Our client’s Capacity to Advocate Research and data analysis Promotes awareness of UNDP’s centrally to development through dissemination of information and materials; Maintains networks and knowledge assets for use in visibility and image activities. Global Leadership and Advocacy for Our client’s Goals Preparing information for global advocacy Identifies and communicates relevant information for advocacy for Our client’s goals for a variety of audiences; Maintains a functioning network of contacts in the media and civil society, to promote a better understanding of Our client’s mandate and to support advocacy efforts. Conceptual Innovation in the Provision of Technical Expertise Research and analysis Keeps updated in his/her area of substantive expertise; Identifies opportunities for conceptual innovation. Client Orientation Establishing effective client relationships Researches potential solutions to internal and external client needs and reports back in a timely, succinct and appropriate fashion; Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines; Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients. 6.2. Core Competencies: Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity; Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment; Self-development, initiative-taking; Acting as a team player and facilitating team work; Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively; Creating synergies through self-control; Managing conflict; |
| Team management |
Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member; Informed and transparent decision making. |
| Further information |
Education
• Bachelors degree in journalism, communications, social media or other related fields is required.
• Qualifications as professional photographer/videographer and a demonstrated minimum of 5 years’ experience as professional photographer/videographer;
• Good knowledge of technical requirements and settings for taking photos in various settings (i.e. outdoor, indoor, portraits, group activities etc.) as well as performing interviews and managing shooting sessions are expected;
• Experience covering social, humanitarian and development subjects will be an asset;
Experience At least 5 years of experience in photography and videography as well as in journalism, communications, or social media Language Requirements Fluency in Arabic and in English is required Equipment The candidate must have her own professional equipment including professional cameras, tripod, flash, computer and internet connection. |
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Disclaimer: · At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training. · CTG has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) which is outlined in its Code of Conduct. Protection from SEA is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to CTG’s Code of Conduct at all times. |
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