OVERVIEW

Parent Sector : Field Office

Duty Station: Cairo

Job Family: Communication and Information

Type of contract : Volunteer (No financial remuneration)

Duration of contract : 6 months

Recruitment open to : External candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 20-Sep-2023

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

There is no financial remuneration for this volunteer opportunity

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

The volunteer will provide communication support to help the office formulate and disseminate information. Under the guidance of the Communication Consultant, the volunteer will develop UNESCO communication strategy, and communication products to promote UCO work. The Communication Volunteer will work closely with all UNESCO projects, sectors and programme specialists under the supervision of the Communication Consultant to consolidate messaging and communication of all UCO efforts.

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Expected Key Deliverables:

1. Develop a strategy for external communications and outreach

• Assess communication needs and priorities for the UNESCO Cairo Office;
• Assist in Developing a communication and outreach strategy for the UNESCO Cairo Office.
• Support UNESCO Cairo Office outreach activities such as roundtables, panel discussions, and joint events; and media relations.
• Assist in developing contacts with government officials, NGOs, journalists and other key stakeholders and identify targets of opportunity and methods to communicate with these agencies/institutions.

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2. Develop communication products, including the update of the UNESCO website and other communications, including social media

• Assist in maintaining content for the web site and social media in both Arabic and English;
• Prepare web content and newsletters for various UNESCO Cairo Office programs/projects.
• Develop and disseminate advocacy materials pertaining to UNESCO Cairo Office.

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3. Initiate partnerships between the UNESCO Cairo Office and the media, as well as other relevant partners.

• Draft and distribute media advisories, news releases and other materials and design and organize media events, as appropriate, to promote activities of the UNESCO Cairo Office and assist in developing media relations and sustaining them.
• Provide effective and timely responses to public information inquiries.

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in journalism or other related field;
• 1-3 years of work experience in the field of media relations, journalism or/and communication;
• Proven ability to shape messages and stories for media placement and proven track record of success in garnering earned media required;
• Multimedia production skills an asset;

• Field of study: Development-related fields such as economics, international relations, anthropology sociology, public or business administration, or communications. Other fields of study may be considered depending on the type of assignment;
• Language skills: Written and spoken proficiency in English and preferably an additional official UN Language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, …);
• Demonstrated interest in the field of development and the work of international organizations.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong inter and intra personal skills for all forms of communication;
• Commitment to team work and be able to work in a multi discipline/cultural environment;
• Outstanding communication, networking and negotiation skills;
• Excellent computer skills and experience in preparing and maintaining website materials;
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision, be dynamic, proactive and creative;
• Understanding of basic UNESCO Mandate issues such as culture, Science of Education;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Builds strong relationships with internal and external actors;
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities; and
• Responds positively to critical feedback and eagerness to learn and grow.

Learning opportunities:

• General understanding of the work and mission of UNESCO.
• Insight and hands-on experience in broad range of operational and programmatic issues.
• Become more familiar with working in an International Organization and in a multicultural environment.

SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

UNESCO will not pay any financial expenses connected with the volunteer agreement. All expenses will be borne by the selected volunteer.

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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