UNV Communications Assistant Jobs 2021 – Zimbabwe NGO Jobs. UNV Zimbabwe looking for “Communications Assistant“. Applicants with a degree in University degree may apply on or before 07 September 2021.
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is a United Nations organization that contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. Volunteerism is a powerful means of engaging people in tackling development challenges, and it can transform the pace and nature of development. Volunteerism benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer by strengthening trust, solidarity and reciprocity among citizens, and by purposefully creating opportunities for participation.
UNV Communications Assistant Jobs 2021
The UNV has published a job vacancy announcement on 3rd Sep. 2021 for qualified Zimbabwe’s to fill in the vacant post of Communications Assistant to be based in Harare, Zimbabwe.
| Recruiter | United Nations Volunteers |
| Position | Communications Assistant |
| Location | Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Three years |
| Application Deadline | 07 September 2021 |
UNV Job Vacancy 2021
Description of task:
Under the direct supervision of Communication Associate the national UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
Support the implementation of Country Office (CO) communication and advocacy strategies and CO publications policy focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Monitor and analyze national and international media and share information with the management and staff;
- Draft and/or edit a range of materials, including press releases and advisories, speeches for UNDP management, news briefs, fact sheets for inclusion in media kits and further public outreach;
- Create and maintain relations with the media and journalists;
- Arrangement of briefings and regular meetings with other UN agencies in the CO and with national and international media;
- Dissemination of information and publications; assistance at public events such as roundtable discussions, press conferences, briefing sessions, interviews;
- Collection of information, preparation of content for the web sites;
- Manage UNDP’s online presence including social media and website;
- Logistical support to UN information campaigns (UN Day, World AIDS Day, etc.);
- Administrative and logistical support to the communications team, including for initiatives such as media workshops, press briefings, report launches, etc;
- Budgetary support in Atlas as required, including creation of vendors;
- Review of translations, contacts with printers and other suppliers to ensure production.
Position in Organization:
- Host entity: UNDP
- Country: Zimbabwe
- Location, Country: Harare (ZWE)
- Language skills: English
- Expected Starting Date: Immediate
- Duration: 3 months
- Application deadline: 07 September 2021
Qualification:
- Secondary education/ University degree desirable, but is not a requirement.
Experience
- 3 years of relevant experience in communications, public relations and administration;
- Experience in the usage of computers and design applications
- Experience in handling of web based management systems.
Language skills
- English(Mandatory), Level – Fluent.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full-Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNV Communications Assistant Jobs 2021
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://www.unv.org/vo/zwer000155-10481
The Closing Date: 07 September 2021.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.unv.org |
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