UNECA Public Information Officer Jobs 2023 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs

UNECA Public Information Officer Jobs 2023 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs.

UNECA Ethiopia looking for “Public Information Officer”.

Applicants with a degree in Advanced University Degree may apply on or before 17th Aug 2023.

Established by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations (UN) in 1958 as one of the UN’s five regional commissions, ECA’s mandate is to promote the economic and social development of its member States, foster intra-regional integration, and promote international cooperation for Africa’s development. Made up of 54 member States, and playing a dual role as a regional arm of the UN and as a key component of the African institutional landscape, ECA is well positioned to make unique contributions to address the Continent’s development challenges.

UNECA Public Information Officer Jobs 2023

The UNECA has published a job vacancy announcement on 5th July 2023 for qualified Ethiopians to fill in the vacant post of Public Information Officer to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Recruiter United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)
Position Public Information Officer
Location Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Country Ethiopia
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification Advanced University Degree
Experience Required Minimum Five years
Application Deadline 17th Aug 2023

UNECA Job Vacancy 2023

Responsibilities: The main responsibility of the incumbent is to lead, advise and support the development and integration of Communication and public advocacy into ECA’s work in a systematic, coherent and effective manner. Within delegated authority, the Public Information Officer may be responsible for the following duties:

  • Ensures implementation of information programs to publicize priority issues and/or major events, to include drafting information strategies, coordinating efforts, monitoring and reporting on progress, taking appropriate follow-up action, and analyzing the outcome.
  • Monitors and analyzes current events, public opinion and press, identifies issues and trends, and advises management on appropriate action/responses.
  • Undertakes activities to promote media coverage (e.g. press conferences, interviews, press seminars and other special activities) of priority issues and/or major events, to include development of a media strategy and action plan, initiating pro-active media outreach efforts, proposing and arranging press conferences/media coverage, disseminating materials and consulting with press on approach/story angle and other information requests, undertaking appropriate follow-up action and analyzing and reporting on the impact of coverage.
  • Produces or oversees production of a specific type or types (e.g. print, broadcast, etc.) of information communications products (e.g. press kits, press releases, feature articles, speeches, booklets, brochures, backgrounders, audio-visual materials, radio spot program, etc.), to include proposing topics, undertaking research, determining appropriate medium and target audience, preparing production plans, writing drafts, obtaining clearances and finalizing texts, editing copy, and coordinating design approval, printing procedures and distribution.
  • 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.
  • Initiates and sustains professional relationships with key constituencies.
    Acts as focal point on specific issues, monitoring and reporting on developments, responding to inquiries, etc.
  • Participates in selecting the information transmitted to key constituencies.
  • Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provides insights through graphs,
    charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning,

Position in Organization:

  • Posting Title: Public Information Officer, P3
  • Job Code Title: PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
  • Department/Office: Economic Commission for Africa
  • Duty Station: ADDIS ABABA
  • Posting Period: 04 July 2023 – 17 August 2023
  • Job Opening Number: 23-Public Information-ECA-209870-R-Addis Ababa (G)
  • Staffing Exercise: N/A

Qualification:

  • An advanced university degree (Master’s or Doctorate degree, or equivalent) in communication, journalism, international relations, public administration or related fields is required.

Experience:

  • A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in public information, journalism, international relations, public administration or related area is required.
  • Experience with crafting information communications products such as press kits, press releases, feature articles, talking points, speeches, booklets, brochures, backgrounders, audiovisual materials, etc., is required.
  • Experience managing professional social media presence in an international setting is required.
  • Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
  • Experience managing social media platforms is desirable.

How to Apply UNECA Public Information Officer Jobs 2023

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=209870

The Closing Date: 17th Aug 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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