Information and Communications Officer

Job Title: Information and Communications Officer (RSC)

Organization: United Nations Volunteers (UNV)

Host entity: WHO KHM

Assignment country: Cambodia

Expected start date: 01/09/2023

Sustainable Development Goal: 3. Good health and well-being

Volunteer category: International UN Volunteer Specialist

Type: Onsite

Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension)

Number of assignments: 1

Duty stations: Phnom-Penh

Details

Mission and objectives

The World Health Organization (WHO) was established on 7 April 1948 as the directing and coordinating authority in global public health within the United Nations system. The objectives of WHO is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health. Missions of WHO are to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable.

Context

The Regional Artemisinin-resistance Initiative (RAI) was launched in 2013 in response to the emer-gence of artemisinin resistant malaria in the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS). Funded by the Glo-bal Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, the first RAI round (2014-2017) was a USD 100 million grant to Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Viet Nam. Through subsequent funding cycles, the Global Fund’s investment in addressing malaria in the GMS has reached more than USD 700 million.  The RAI Regional Steering Committee (RSC) was established in late 2013 as the oversight mechanism for the Global Fund RAI grant, following the CCM model of the Global Fund. It is a multi-stakeholder governance body, provides strategic guidance, selects recipient implementers, and over-sees grant implementation track progress against program objectives and ensures funding is used in accordance with agreed strategic priorities. The RSC has the mandate to steer the Global Fund grant emergency response; take collective responsibility for strategic direction; and allocating and reallocating Global Fund resources as needed. The RAI RSC Terms of Reference make provisions for a Secretariat which was established in Sep-tember 2014 under a hosting agreement with the World Health Organization. Further details of the RAI and the RSC can be found at www.rai-rsc.org.

Task description

Under the supervision of the RSC Executive Secretary, the selected UN International Volunteer will: Support Strategic information, communication and media activities, including: • assisting RSC to align with and contribute to other partner advocacy and communication efforts surrounding the regional elimination agenda; • development and content-creation for the RSC website, including epidemiological and grant mapping. Support the organization and functioning of Regional Steering Committee and its sub-committees, including: • Developing agendas, preparing necessary documentation, taking and circulating Minutes, and supporting follow-up. • Supporting logistical and administrative arrangements as necessary. Support the operations of the RAI Independent Monitoring Panel, including: • Collecting, analysing, and sharing relevant data and insights to support the work of the IMP. • Supporting planning of and participating in field visits as necessary. Results/expected outputs: As an active RSC/WHO Cambodia team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to the RSC and its partners in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including: • Well organised and documented RSC Meetings. • Well organised and documented IMP operations/field visits. • Effective communications and advocacy.

Eligibility criteria

Age

27 - 80

Nationality

Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

Requirements

Required experience

3 years of experience in development, health, communications, other relevant programmes at the national and/or international levels; Experience in the countries of the Greater Mekong Sub-region is an asset, as is experience working in an international organization; Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners; Very good 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 volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Area(s) of expertise

Communication, Health, Development programmes

Driving license

-

Languages

English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

Master degree or equivalent in health or development.

Competencies and values

Accountability Adaptability and Flexibility Client Orientation Commitment to continuos learning Communication Creativity Ethics and Values Integrity Knowledge Sharing Planning and Organizing Professionalism Respect for Diversity Self Management Technological Awareness Working in Teams

Other information

Living conditions and remarks

Cambodia is located in Southeast Asia, between Thailand to the west and Vietnam to the east. The climate is tropical, with the monsoon season running from May/June through October/November. Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia and is the most populated city in the country. Over recent decades, Phnom Penh has grown rapidly which has led to traffic congestion and air pollution, and the-re is frequent flooding of streets during the rainy season in the city’s low-lying areas. Khmer is the official language and the main religion in Cambodia is Buddhism - it is advised to dress modestly. The Riel is the official currency, however, both US Dollars and Riel are widely used and in cities there is good access to banking and ATMs. The cost of living in Cambodia is relatively low, as compared to many other capitals in Southeast Asia. Housing is widely available in various sizes and at various price points and Wi-Fi coverage is some of the best in Southeast Asia. Food and shopping centers are readily accessible, and transport is generally cheap and easy to find. Ride-hailing apps, such as Grab or PassApp, are increasingly popular and can be used to book tuk-tuks or cars. While access to health care can be limited, in Phnom Penh hospitals and medical clinics are available with contact information available through the UN system in Cambodia. While most expats agree Cambodia is a safe place to live, bag and phone snatchings across Phnom Penh - especially during the night time - remains the main threat to the security of UN personnel. All UN personnel and dependents are advised to remain alert and carry as little as possible while moving around. Keep a low profile, try not to display wealth, and carry a sensible amount of cash only.

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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