Document 6605245
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Document 6605245
NATIONS UNIES ──── COMMISSION ÉCONOMIQUE POUR L'EUROPE ОБЪЕДИНЕННЫЕ НАЦИИ ──── ЕВРОПЕЙСКАЯ ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКАЯ КОМИССИЯ UNITED NATIONS ──── ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR EUROPE Ref. No.: TVA-14-ECE-056 TEMPORARY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT G-6/501811 TVA Grade Level/ Post number Public Information Assistant Functional Title ECE, OES, Information Unit Department / Office/ Division Public Information Occupational Group 17 November 2014 Deadline Service/ Section: OES, Information Unit Duty Station: Geneva Duration: 11 months Estimated Start Date: 1 December 2014 Possibility of Extension: Yes No Open to External Candidates: Yes No DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Within delegated authority and depending on location, the Public Information Assistant is responsible for the following duties: Provides specialized assistance in the production and delivery of information communications products and services. Researches a broad scope of information sources, printed and electronic; compile and present information for use in the preparation and production of communications products including press releases, articles for the Weekly newsletter and the UNECE website Assists theInformationUnitandtheotherunitsintheOfficeoftheExecutiveSecretaryintheupload andmaintenanceofwebcontentgeneratedundertheirresponsibility(aboutUNECE,Pressreleases, speeches,news,Gender,Post‐2015,etc.). Serves as an information focal point on UNECE activities open to accredited press and coordinates media coverage of important events; compiles, produces and distributes to journalists basic information on the wide spectrum of UNECE activities open to the press; briefs relevant parties on policies and procedures governing media coverage of the UN, clearance/accreditation requirements, etc.; liaises 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; coordinates logistic and technical arrangements/requests and organizes and allocates space for visiting news, photo, TV and film personnel; Organizes and executes special events, coordinating with diverse partners and the media to highlight and publicize key events. Performs junior photo-librarian functions that include provision of public information and library research services to requesters of photographic materials, and cataloguing/indexing of photographs. Serves as the online marketing and promotion coordinator by overseeing the day-to-day marketing activities; undertakes proactive call and directs mail initiatives to build a client base and nurture relationships; produces a wide range of promotional products; and develops data collection mechanisms to gather data on the audience and end-users of UNECE audio/visual products. Assists in the production and editing of video/film projects, radio programmes, social media and website projects: researches diverse print and electronic information sources for topics and materials for projects; suggests ideas on content, narration texts, audio excerpts, design elements, etc.; selects and catalogues sound/ visual materials and evaluates quality for inclusion in productions, and obtains requisite clearances and copyrights; prepares detailed “shot lists” of video and film material; transcribes audio materials available only on audio format, etc. Assists in the electronic dissemination of programmes; prepares, maintains and updates web page, to include drafting and editing content; uploads/downs load audio files and maintains file structure. Identifies and prepares new material for inclusion in appropriate web pages by: researching various information sources for relevant material and cross-checking information with author offices as required; identifying, retrieving and downloading pertinent documentation and other information in requisite programming languages for Web format or inserting into database after determining appropriate categorization; editing documents to conform to UN format, structure and style and preparing new pages, incorporating graphics as needed, using appropriate authoring tools and necessary programming languages; preparing and updating index of documents; posting documents on the UNECE website and/or development servers and ensuring the appropriate directory location; checking and testing for multiple browser support, etc. Manages updates and further develops internal databases; update website; generates a variety of standard and non-standard statistical and other reports from various databases. Provides guidance and training to junior staff. Performs other duties as assigned. Work implies frequent interaction with the following: Staff members at all levels in UNECE and UNIS (DPI Geneva), Public Information Officers, producers, production assistants, engineers and other officials in relevant units within the UN Secretariat and other UN agencies. Officials/representatives in UN Specialized Agencies, NGOs, academia, civil society, professional communities and other targeted audiences. Media representatives, assignment editors, bureau chiefs. Contacts in commercial communications agencies, international broadcasting organizations, etc. COMPETENCIES Professionalism: Knowledge of organizational information infrastructure, including hardware, software and application systems. Knowledge of relevant programming language(s) and ability to use programming skills to develop information systems. Knowledge of system development workflow and document flow processes, ability to conduct research and gather information from a wide variety of standard and non-standard sources. Ability to respond to changing requirements and assignments, ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology. Good knowledge of Web Content Management Systems, in particular Typo3, HTML5, CSS3, Knowledge of Javascript, and GQuery an asset. QUALIFICATIONS Experience: Seven years of experience in information systems analysis and programming, including web applications, systems administration and maintenance, software development, technical writing or related area. Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Must have passed the United Nations Administrative Support Assessment Test (ASAT) at Headquarters or an equivalent locally-administered test at Offices Away. Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage. ADDITONAL COMMENTS Please indicate the ref. no. TVA-14-ECE-056 in the subject of your application by email, which should be submitted Programme manager’s e-mail [email protected], with a copy to [email protected] Documents required: Internal Candidates : Cover Letter PHP Others External Candidates Cover Letter PHP Copy of Passport Medical Certificate of Good Health Others ALL SUBMISSIONS TO BE SENT TO: Contact Name: Programme manager’s e-mail Copy (cc): [email protected] Email Address: [email protected] SUBMIT by Email Candidates must provide an updated, Personal History Form (PHP) which can be filled by login into INSPIRA or P.11. NO APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE DEADLINE DATE. Who can apply? All interested individuals (internal or external candidates) regardless of the type of appointment currently held. Internal candidates must be at the level of the post or one level below. SPECIAL NOTES: 1. This Internal Temporary Vacancy Notice is circulated for a post that is funded from the Regular Budget. The person selected will not be given a career appointment with the UN. The provisions for the selection of a temporary staff are guided by ST/AI/2010/4*, Section 3; Selection process for the granting of a temporary appointment Temporary vacancy announcement 3.1 When a need for service for more than three months but less than one year is anticipated, a temporary vacancy announcement shall be issued by the programme manager. 3.2 While the decision to issue a temporary vacancy announcement for a temporary appointment of less than three months is made at the discretion of the programme manager, any extension of three months or more shall require the issuance of a temporary vacancy announcement. 3.3 The selected candidate should be offered a temporary appointment unless he/ she already holds another type of appointment, such as a fixed-term or permanent appointment. 3.4 The temporary vacancy announcement shall include a description of the qualifications, skills and competencies required and reflect the functions of the post, using to the greatest possible extent the database of generic job profiles maintained by the Office of Human Resources Management. Each temporary vacancy announcement shall indicate the date of posting and specify a deadline by which all applications must be received. 3.5 Temporary vacancy announcements shall be posted for a minimum of one week on the Intranet or be circulated by other means, such as e-mail, in the event that an Intranet is not available at the duty station concerned. A temporary vacancy announcement may also be advertised externally if deemed necessary and appropriate. 2. An external candidate selected to temporarily fill a Post will have a maximum initial appointment of no more than 364 days. Internal ECE staff who chose to apply for this type of Temporary vacancies retains the right to return to his/her post in his/her original office. 3. To be considered for career appointments, staff members must submit their applications in INSPIRA by logging onto http://careers.un.org as indicated in the on-line Vacancy Announcement. In the case of P-2 posts, the procedure for regular appointment/promotion to such posts continues to be through competitive examinations. 4. Selection to Temporary Appointments, regardless of their funding, does not carry any guarantee or expectation of ultimate selection for a career appointment, which remains subject to the UN appointment and promotion procedure.