Background
Given
the current crisis in Somalia, OCHA has to scale up support immediately to
support the Humanitarian Coordinator in mobilization and coordination of an
effective and principled humanitarian response. OCHA is particularly concerned
about vulnerable communities and those at risk due to current drought and
conflict.
Under
the leadership of the UN Humanitarian/Resident Coordinator for Somalia, OCHA
maintains an office in Nairobi and a field presence inside Somalia.
Duties
and Responsibilities
Summary
of Key Functions:
Maintain
constructive media relations through engagement with international and Somali
media:
- Maintain
relations with media counterparts and support the office in all public
information activities
- Organize and
support local and international media trips and briefings.
- Serve as focal
point for organizing all special events, including the CAP
- Monitor and
support capacity building activities to help the local media better report
on UN work
- Produce, or encourage
journalists to cover, human interest stories on and liasie with
headquarters to diseminate them via OCHA website and other social media
tools
- Support the
management of social media tools
- Conduct daily
media monitoring of international news sources to supplement other UN
offices’ monitoring, ensuring senior management are apprised of
humanitarian issues in the international media
Produce
and support production of information:
- Coordinate
inputs from the nine liaison areas for the production of the weekly
and monthly situation reports.
- Draft the
situation report as needed.
- Research/analyze
data required in the press releases, special reports and briefing papers,
including reports on media coverage and political, security and
socio-economic factors affecting humanitarian and development programmes
in Somalia.
- Actively
contribute to the development and regular update of coordination and
information tools, including OCHA Somalia Website, Information Fact
Sheets, and OCHA photo database.
- Ensure
preparation of internal weekly reports to OCHA HQ on the humanitarian
situation in Somalia by compiling inputs from substantive sections and
drafting the report.
- Collaborate
closely with OCHA field offices and information counterparts in other UN
agencies and NGOs to ensure accurate and effective information
dissemination on humanitarian issues in Somalia.
- Contribute to
OCHA Headquarters and Regional Annual Reports, Budget Planning and the
Regional Affected Populations Report.
Support
information management activities:
- Collect and
catalogue relevant information on Somalia on a weekly/monthly basis to be
used in information products.
- Monitor progress
of, obtain all major publications dealing with Somalia, and ensure their
distribution and filing within the unit/office.
- Maintain and
update photographs to be used in information products and other OCHA
functions.
- Facilitate
substantive development of briefing material as well as preparation of
power point presentations.
Coordinate
the UNCT information group and the joint UN/NGO information group
- Participate in
the monthly information officer’s group meetings, contribute to the
group’s activities, and brief the Head of Communication and Senior
Management as necessary
- Participate in
planning and organising public information group meetings
- Represent OCHA
at meetings as requested.
- Perform other
tasks as required.
Ensures
facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of
the following results:
- Identification
and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to
programme country goals and activities.
- Sound
contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice including
corporate communications repositories.
- Provision of
training, consultancy and advice to UNOCHA staff on communications for
development
Impact
of Results:
- Play a strategic
role in identifying trends related to humanitarian and access issues and
how they are perceived in the media and by the public in the region of
responsibility.
- Develop
innovative approaches to deal with technical reporting issues.
- Ensure timely
delivery of outputs, in accordance with overall objectives and policies.
- Serve as an
effective spokesperson and form strong partnerships with humanitarian
actors to help meet OCHA’s objectives with respect to overall policy
initiatives and coordination of humanitarian and emergency assistance.
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 UNOCHA’s mandate
- Maintains a
functioning network of contacts with a variety of stakeholders to promote
a better understanding of UNOCHA’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
- Possesses basic
knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the
position and applies them consistently in work tasks
- Analyzes the
requirements and synthesizes proposals
- 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 UNOCHA/Supporting UNOCHA’s Capacity to Advocate
Research
and data analysis
- Promotes
awareness of UNOCHA’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 UNOCHA’s Goals
Level
1.2.: Preparing information for global advocacy
- Identifies and
communicates relevant information for advocacy for UNOCHA’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 UNOCHA’s mandate and to support advocacy efforts
Conceptual
Innovation in the Provision of Technical Expertise
Level
1.2: Research and analysis
- Keeps updated in
his/her area of substantive expertise
- Identifies
opportunities for conceptual innovation
Client
Orientation
Level
1.2: 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
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
- 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
Required
Skills and Experience
Education:
- A Master’s
degree or equivalent in media relations, international relations,
communications, journalism, publishing, or a related field
Experience:
- 2 years of
relevant experience at the national or international level preferably in
humanitarian/development reporting and public information work. Media
working experience will be an added advantage.
- Excellent
communication, drafting and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
Good team player with ability to work under pressure
- Experience in
the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc)
and experience in handling of web based management systems.
Language:
- Fluency in oral
and written English.
UNDP
is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality
and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons
with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be
treated with the strictest confidence.
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