UNODC Public Information Assistant Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs. UNODC Uganda looking for “Public Information Assistant“. Applicants with a degree in High school diploma may apply on or before April 05, 2023.
For two decades, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has been helping make the world safer from drugs, organized crime, corruption and terrorism. We are committed to achieving health, security and justice for all by tackling these threats and promoting peace and sustainable well-being as deterrents to them.
UNODC Public Information Assistant Jobs 2023
The UNODC has published a job vacancy announcement on March 31, 2023 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Public Information Assistant to be based in Kampala, Uganda.
| Recruiter | United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) |
| Position | Public Information Assistant |
| Location | Kampala, Uganda |
| Country | Uganda |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | High school diploma |
| Experience Required | Minimum Five years |
| Application Deadline | April 05, 2023 |
UNODC Job Vacancy 2023
Roles and Responsibilities
Within limits of assigned authority, the Public Information Assistant will be responsible for the following specific duties:
- Maintain and update internal databases; update web sites and social media accounts, draft and edit content; assist in design, development and maintenance of Internet applications; generate a variety of standard and non-standard statistical and other reports from various databases.
- Research, compile and present basic information for use in the preparation and production of communications products/services.
- Serve as photographic assistant by producing digital imaging, producing photo prints, and serve as back-up photographer; write captions for UN photos.
- Coordinate media coverage of important events; liaise with news and publications agencies, public relations firms, UN photographers, etc. to provide advance notice of, and information on, upcoming meetings, briefings, and special events and to ascertain coverage requirements; coordinate technical arrangements and organize and allocate space for visiting news, photo, TV and film personnel; evaluate and process applications for UN security clearances/accreditations.
- Participate in the planning and coordination of major exhibits; liaise with relevant departments/agencies; draft and edit reports, production schedules, press releases and related texts, and correspondence related to the planning and production of exhibits.
- Use relevant computer software, create designs in appropriate format for promotional and other material, e.g. brochures, presentational materials, announcements, video, audio, website and social media content, etc.; ensure that photos, graphics, etc. are appropriate and conform to UN standards for communications materials.
- Ensure availability and appropriate packaging of products for distribution at special events, exhibits, conferences, media functions, etc.
- Assist in the production and editing of video/film projects, radio programmes or online projects; track all production material; produce scripts, cue cards, etc., select and catalogue sound and visual materials for inclusion in productions, and obtain requisite clearances and copyrights; coordinate scheduling of commercial and internal production facilities; direct studio recordings and/or evaluate audio quality of recordings for inclusion in programmes.
Position in Organization:
- Posting Title: Public Information Assistant (temporary), G5 (Temporary Job Opening)
- Job Code Title: PUBLIC INFORMATION ASSISTANT
- Department/Office: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
- Duty Station: KAMPALA
- Posting Period: 30 March 2023 – 05 April 2023
- Job Opening Number: 23-Public Information-UNODC-204852-J-Kampala (O)
- Staffing Exercise: N/A
Qualification:
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- A minimum of five years of experience in public relations, communications or related area is required.
- Experience in managing communications projects including planning, mobilizing resources, partnerships, organizing events and public information campaigns and coordinating activities and public information products is required.
- Experience in media engagement is required.
- Experience in drafting and editing complex written communication documents is required.
- Work experience within the United Nations system or similar international organizations, in particular, in the area of communications is desirable.
Languages
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.
How to Apply UNODC Public Information Assistant 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=204852
The Closing Date: April 05, 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.unodc.org |
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