UNDP Public Information & Reporting Analyst Jobs in South Sudan

UNDP Public Information & Reporting Analyst Jobs in South Sudan

Background

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Background and Organizational Context

OCHA is part of the United Nations Secretariat responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies. OCHA also ensures there is a framework within which each actor can contribute to the overall response efforts.

OCHA's mission is to mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors in order to alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies; advocate the rights of people in need; promote preparedness and prevention and facilitate sustainable solutions.

The humanitarian situation in South Sudan remains precarious. OCHA’s role is to support humanitarian actors to ensure that relief assistance reaches the people who need it in a timely and effective manner. OCHA’s support includes reporting on the humanitarian situation and raising awareness on humanitarian needs and gaps in the provision of assistance.

Position Purpose

This position-specific job opening is being published for the positions of Public Information Officer / Reporting in Juba (the duty station may be subject to change, as the operational situation in the country evolves), South Sudan. Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Head of Office, OCHA South Sudan, the incumbent report to the Information Management Officer / Head of Unit.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Public Information and Reporting Officer will work under the guidance of the Deputy Head of Office and direct supervision of the Public Information Officer/Head of the Communications in South Sudan.

The Public Information and Reporting Officer will be responsible for the preparation of reports and public information products as follows:

Prepares/contributes to the preparation of written reports, briefings, talking points, funding appeals, background papers, presentations and other documents. In collaboration with the humanitarian country team, supports humanitarian advocacy at the national level, and contributes to global advocacy campaigns.

Supports humanitarian communication activities facilitating participation of national NGOs and other relevant national stakeholders.

Supports the planning and organization of activities to promote media coverage (e.g. press conferences, press releases, interviews, media seminars and other special activities) of priority issues and/or major events, to include pro-active media outreach efforts, disseminating materials relevant for the press, drafts responses to media inquiries and other information requests, undertaking appropriate follow-up action incl. analyzing and reporting on the impact of coverage.

Liaises with media, particularly national and local media outlets, and communities, esp. women’s groups, to build and maintain a strong network with local journalists, relevant social media influencers, community members. Monitors local traditional and digital media, and community activities for content relevant to the humanitarian situation in South Sudan.

Supports/plans and conducts travel to field locations to organize outreach activities and/or create public information products the humanitarian situation and impact on people, including collecting and writing stories and audio-visual material depicting affected communities. Ensures their dissemination amongst, as appropriate, media, national and other relevant stakeholders.

Contributes to strategic social media content and social media plan. Identifies stories/activities to highlight through social media producing content for local, regional and global OCHA social media channels. Tracks and analyses social media trends suggesting ways to improve digital engagement and followers.

Produces and adapts multimedia content – photos, videos, animations.

Supports the implementation of South Sudan's overall communications strategy to engage key audiences around priority issues and/or major events.

Coordinates the inputs and/or articles from partners for publications that OCHA issue in relation to humanitarian work.

Compiles and processes data/information from a wide variety of sources and prepare a range of reports and humanitarian briefings for public dissemination.

Prepares, on the basis of official UN documentation and other sources, initial drafts of articles or chapters for inclusion in UN newsletters, periodicals, reports and books.

Updates and maintains contact information and mailing lists.

Provides detailed and accurate minutes of coordination meetings as required.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Advanced University Degree (masters or equivalent) in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Humanitarian Affairs, Sociology, Political Science, International Studies, International Law, Humanities, Development or related field. Or

A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

Advanced University Degree (masters or equivalent) or 2 years (with bachelor’s degree) of in a similar position with an international or national organization engaged in relief/development/peace work in South Sudan, or equivalent experience with a media organization covering humanitarian/development/peace issues.

Proven ability to work as a team member is an asset.

Proven strong writing and drafting skills is an asset.

Ability to work under pressure is desirable.

Ability to prioritize and perform multi-skilled tasks is an asset.

Proven experience in media relations in South Sudan and strong network amongst national and local journalist.

Proven experience in experience in community outreach and social media influencers relevant to South Sudan is a strong asset.

Experience with crisis communications is desirable.

Experience in the UN common system is desirable.

Experience in video editing is desirable. Experience in video editing is desirable.

Languages

English is one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this position advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of Arabic is an added advantage.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; UNDP Public Information & Reporting Analyst Jobs in South Sudan

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