Assistant Public Information Officer​

Job Title: ​Assistant Public Information Officer​

Organization: United Nations Volunteers (UNV)

Host entity: OHCHR

Assignment country: Lebanon

Expected start date: 07/08/2023

Sustainable Development Goal: 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

Volunteer category: National UN Volunteer Specialist

DoA reserved for persons with disabilities: No

Accessibility measures in place: -

Type: Onsite

Duration: 5 months (with possibility of extension)

Number of assignments: 1

Duty stations: Beirut

Reasonable accommodation: No

Additional accessibility info: -

Details

Mission and objectives

The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (UN Human Rights) is the leading United Nations entity to promote and protect all human rights for all people pursuant to General Assembly resolution A/RES/48/141. The United Nations human rights programme aims to ensure that the protection and enjoyment of human rights is a reality in the lives of all people. The Office provides assistance in the form of technical expertise and capacity-development in order to support the implementation of international human rights standards on the ground. It assists governments, which bear the primary responsibility for the protection of human rights, to fulfil their obligations and supports individuals to claim their rights. Moreover, it speaks out objectively on human rights violations. The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) established its Regional Office in the Middle East and North Africa in 2002. The Regional Office is mandated to promote and protect human rights in the region for all, leading efforts, speaking out objectively in the face of human rights violations and providing a forum to identify, highlight and develop responses to today's human rights challenges. The Regional Office, located in Beirut, Lebanon, currently covers 10 countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates. OHCHR is implementing a technical cooperation programme in Saudi Arabia through a field presence based on a three-year agreement. Believing in action to protect and promote human rights as an inherent preventive power to foster efforts for sustainable peace, the Regional Office addresses root causes of unrest and conflicts and prioritizes normative frameworks that provide a sound basis for addressing issues of serious concern in a pre-emptive manner.

Context

Based in Beirut and headed by a Representative/Head of Office, OHCHR Syria has a broad human rights mandate structured around four main components: monitoring and reporting, rule of law and transitional justice, civil society and technical cooperation, and human rights in humanitarian action. A dedicated unit supports each of the four sectors, and the office has an administrative team to support the staff and the programming. The UNV assignment will support the Office in developing and implementing a communication strategy to support its programming and advocacy.

Task description

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Representative or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Assistant Public Information Officer will: - Assist in developing and implementing a communications strategy - Support the Office in establishing/managing OHCHR Syria’s social media accounts - Work with Office colleagues to develop content (stories, posts, captions) and key messages to be shared on OHCHR Syria’s digital platforms - Support the Office in developing print and multimedia resources in line with OHCHR branding - Assist with EN/AR translation and proofreading of OHCHR Syria outputs - Conduct any other related tasks as required or assigned by the supervisor.

Eligibility criteria

Age

27 - 80

Nationality

Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

Requirements

Required experience

4 years of experience in communications, digital communications, journalism, public information, or other relevant programmes at the national and/or international level - Experience in human rights is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization; - Experience in managing social media accounts and developing content; - Excellent English and Arabic oral and written skills, including drafting and reporting skills; - Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; - Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners; - Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; - Excellent overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; - Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; - Sound security awareness; - Have affinity with or interest in human rights, civic space, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Area(s) of expertise

Communication, Translation and interpretation, Arts and design

Driving license

-

Languages

Arabic, Level: Fluent, Required English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

Bachelor degree or equivalent in communications, digital communications, journalism, public relations, or related field

Competencies and values

- Professionalism - Planning and organizing - Creativity - Adaptability and flexibility

Other information

Living conditions and remarks

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. This position is based in Beirut, Lebanon. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. National UN Volunteers are expected to be culturally sensitive and adjust to the prevailing culture and traditions.

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy

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