Senior National Project Officer (Communications)
JOB DETAIL
OVERVIEW
Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED)
Duty Station: New Delhi
Job Family: Communication and Information
Type of contract : Non Staff
Level : Level 5 (Equivalent to NOD)
Duration of contract : 1 year
Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 21-July-2023
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
The UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) is a specialized Category-I institute that works on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 Target 7 towards education for building peaceful and sustainable societies across the world by developing programmes and products that promote social and emotional learning, innovate digital pedagogies, and empower the youth.
UNESCO MGIEP ‘s Social Emotional Learning (SEL) interventions draw on the science of learning and aim to build intellectual and emotional intelligence among learners through innovative pedagogies.
The primary role of the Senior National Project Officer (Communications) is to lead the communications team towards increasing the Institute’s brand visibility and outreach globally across its internal and external stakeholders. The incumbent will serve as the focal point in providing comprehensive expertise in maximizing global visibility, awareness, and support of the Institute’s Missions.
Main duties and responsibilities
Under the overall authority of the Director of UNESCO MGIEP, and working closely with Programme and Project teams, and the Institute Partnerships officer, the Senior National Project Officer (Communications) would undertake the following responsibilities:
1. Implement global communications strategies and activities
- Responsible for overseeing the communications department and devising the Institute’s global communications strategy for media relations, publications, web, and digital media, including social media, email marketing, podcast marketing, and others with the objective of increasing the Institute’s brand impact across its internal and external stakeholders
- Responsible for implementing the Institute’s global communications strategy by increasing traditional media footprint globally and managing other strategic partnerships (i.e. brand ambassadors, media partnerships)
- Advise and provide support to programmes to increase course outreach by devising appropriate communications strategies to reach targeted stakeholders across a range of communications channels,
- Collaborate with UNESCO Headquarters, Field Offices, UNESCO Institutes, and UN agencies at a global level for a greater impact on the Institute’s work
2. Media relations and branding
- Increase the Institute’s footprint through the placement of Op-Eds, podcasts, interviews, and press releases in CAT A and CAT B media outlets globally
- Manage and moderate Institute’s in-person and virtual PR conferences and other media/event interactions
- Prepare material for press briefings and interviews; draft press statements and press releases as necessary
- Establish, develop, and maintain relationships with local and international journalists
- Design and develop new media outlets/assets to increase brand visibility i.e. podcasts
- Upgrade and design new digital brand collateral to increase outreach i.e. brand video, brochures, and brand merchandise
Long Description
3. Publications:
- Serve as Institute’s Publications Points person to ensure compliance with the Institute’s branding guidelines and UNESCO Headquarters rules/regulations and guidelines
- Manage the editorial, design, and development of the Institute’s flagship publication, The Blue DOT, including organizing the Editorial Committee, ensuring compliance of authors, and overseeing the production of the digital version and social media promotions
- Oversee the editorial and production process of the Institute’s statutory publications including:
- Governing Board Report
- Annual Report
- Executive Committee Report
- Other Statutory Publications such as Medium-Term Strategy, Theory of Change, etc
4. Events:
- Manage Institute-wide communications activities for Institute-wide events (World Youth Conference; TECH) + launches of publications (ISEE Assessment, SECA, Digital Readiness Index)
- Organize Distinguished and Ahinsa lectures in partnership with Permanent Delegations + other strategic partners
5. Programmatic Advice, Advocacy, and Marketing:
- Provide advice to programmatic staff to increase outreach and impact of their work
- Manage communications activities for launch and outreach for capacity-building efforts, research programmes, policy advocacy, and partnerships
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
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The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate the following Skills and competencies:
- Substantial experience in designing outreach and marketing campaigns for promoting university-level courses to universities, education/teacher networks, and Youth NGOs
- Initiating and managing collaborations and partnerships with higher education institutions, and other partners
- Understanding of social and emotional learning
- Project and event management skills
- Communication Skills
- Global teamwork and ability to work in culturally diverse settings
- Ability to work under high pressure
- Leadership and management skills
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education Qualification:
- Advanced University degree (Master’s or above) in Journalism, Mass Communication, and International Relations
Work Experience:
- Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in communications. At least 2 out of the 7 years at the international level in communications, brand management, public information, journalism, or a related field is required.
Languages:
- Excellent analytical, drafting, and communication skills in English.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education Qualification:
- A university degree/accreditation in visual communication and design
Experience:
- Experience in publications management, producing multimedia content for digital platforms, and using Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Premiere Pro, XD, InDesign, Photoshop) is desirable.
Languages:
- Working knowledge of another UNESCO language (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, and Spanish).
BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits, which may include, if applicable: 30 days annual leave, reimbursement of medical insurance (up to 5% of base salary), pension plan (up to 10% of base salary), etc.
The Annual base salary at NOD/1 is INR 3,552,907 (Negotiable)
SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.
The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview.
UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.
Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.
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