Associate Information Officer (Writer/Editor/Social Media)(P2)
JOB DETAIL
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please note that the closing date for submission of applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant’s location.
Multiple positions
Organizational Setting
The Director General’s Office (DGO) provides leadership and coordination for all IAEA activities at the executive level for meeting Member States’ needs, and achieving a one-house approach and a results-based management.The Office for Public Information and Communication provides objective, accurate and timely information about the IAEA and nuclear developments that fosters public understanding of the IAEA’s global roles. It also provides advice to the Director General on relations with the media and organizes press briefings. The Office coordinates the communication activities for the rest of the house and assists in the media aspects of major IAEA events and conferences.The Web, Digital Media and Public Information Materials Section has corporate responsibility for the editorial management, creation and development of information products with a particular focus on the web, digital media, internal communications and cross-departmental promotional material.
Main Purpose
Reporting directly to the Section Head the Associate Information Officer (Writer/Editor/Social Media) assists in researching, writing and editing information products for the IAEA’s web site and social media channels, and contributes to the development of content for Agency campaigns. The incumbent coordinates with technical experts to ensure that relevant information is included in the content developed. The Associate Information Officer (Writer/Editor/Social Media) keeps tracks of trends and usage of social media channels by analyzing social metrics and makes recommendations on strategy and approaches based on these metrics. He/she elaborates and updates the IAEA’s social media policies, standards and guidelines.
Role
The Associate Information Officer (Writer/Editor/Social Media) is (1) a specialist, providing ideas and recommendations on how to increase the presence of the IAEA on the web and on social media, as well as in thematic campaigns and positioning content on the most appropriate channels; (2) a substantive contributor, providing editorial and production support to enable the efficient and accurate publishing of outreach information on the IAEA’s programs and activities; (3) an editor assuring that public information content is accurate and complies with the editorial style guide.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Research and draft the social media strategy, policies and guidelines of the Agency.
Maintain the IAEA corporate social media channels, drafting and publishing posts on a regular basis and produce and develop stories, features and other outreach materials for use in social media, the web site and print.
Draft web and magazine stories and content for thematic campaigns in easy to understand language and style for non-specialist audience.
Support Head of Section in editing and copy-editing public information content and outreach material.
Serve as a sub-editor to assigned IAEA publications as well as to designated pages/sections of the IAEA’s website.
Competencies and Expertise
Core Competencies(Competency Framework)
| Name | Definition |
|---|---|
| Communication | Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen to and understand the perspectives of others and proposes solutions. |
| Achieving Results | Takes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities and expected results in the context of the Department/Division’s programme. Evaluates his/her results realistically, drawing conclusions from lessons learned. |
| Teamwork | Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions. |
| Planning and Organizing | Plans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Section’s priorities. Takes into account potential changes and proposes contingency plans. |
Functional Competencies
| Name | Definition |
|---|---|
| Client orientation | Establishes effective relationships with clients to understand and meet or exceed their needs. Finds ways to ensure client satisfaction. |
| Judgement/decision making | Consults with supervisor/manager and makes decisions in full compliance with the Agency’s regulations and rules. |
| Partnership building | Develops and maintains partnerships needed for his/her work. Establishes and nurtures positive relations with partners and stakeholders. |
Required Expertise
| Function | Name | Expertise Description |
|---|---|---|
| Public Information and External Relations | Creating Visibility for the Organization | Expertise in supporting and implementing strategies to increase the visibility of an organization among target audiences. |
| Publishing | Editing/Technical Editing | Experience in translating technical concept into everyday language understandable by the target audience. |
| Publishing | Proofreading | Exceptionally high command of written English and quick recognition of mistakes in grammar and style. |
| Public Information and External Relations | Public Information and Communication | Social media: Through knowledge of social media platforms, best practices and evolving trends. |
Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
- University degree in journalism or related field.
- Minimum of two years’ experience in journalism, public affairs or related field.
- Excellent oral and written command of English. For some positions of this multiple position recruitment, knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is obligatory.
Remuneration
The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $50377 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 23325*, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; Other benefits include 6 weeks’ annual leave, home leave travel, pension plan and health insurance. More information on the conditions of employment can be found at: https://www.iaea.org/about/employment/professional-staff/conditions
General Information
- The IAEA’s paramount consideration in the recruitment of staff member is to secure employees of the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.
- Staff Members shall be selected without any unfair treatment or arbitrary distinction based on a person’s race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, age, language, social origin or other similar shared characteristic or trait.
- The IAEA is committed to gender equality and to promoting a diverse workforce. Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are strongly encouraged.
- Applicants should be aware that IAEA staff members are international civil servants and may not accept instructions from any other authority. The IAEA is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. As part of the United Nations common system, the IAEA subscribes to the following core ethical standards (or values): Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for diversity.
- The IAEA has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and the IAEA, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
Evaluation process
- The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the selection criteria stated in the vacancy announcement. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information. Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise, which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
- Candidates under serious consideration for selection may be subject to reference and background checks as part of the recruitment process.
Appointment information
- Appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report.
- Staff members may be assigned to any location.
- Candidates appointed to posts in the Professional and higher categories are subject to IAEA rotation policy and their maximum tour of service shall normally be seven years.
- The IAEA retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade or with a different contract type, or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for shorter duration than indicated above.
