Title : National Officer Media Relations
Level : NO-B (Category of National Officers)
Type of Appointment: : Temporary Appointment (TA)
Duration : 1 year
Department : External Relations and Communication
Duty Station : Kigali
Date of issue : 14/02/2012 Date of closure : 28/02/2012
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Effective and timely professional assistance and support are provided in developing, drafting and maintaining contact information, materials and relationships with journalists and media outlets covering all media – print, TV, radio, web etc. – in the country, to communicate the story of UNICEF’s cooperation to a wider audience.
• Maintain and update media relations contact list/database. Ensure rapid and accurate information dissemination to the media.
• Develop and maintain close collaboration with key media partners, as well as with groups and organizations whose support is essential to the achievement of advocacy and communication objectives.
• Recommend appropriate information and communication materials for use in media, and other advocacy and communication activities; recommend the appropriateness, quality and dissemination of printed and audio-visual materials.
• Organise visit of journalists to UNICEF-supported activities, including preparing background communication and promotional materials for briefing and visits of media and other special interest groups.
• Draft and edit articles, press releases and other advocacy/information materials in all media formats, as appropriate.
• Assist in facilitating photo coverage and TV footage on children’s issues utilizing both web-based and traditional media as appropriate.
• Monitor and evaluate the use and effectiveness of media materials. Maintain a library of coverage (clippings, coverage etc.)
• Monitor the public perception of UNICEF in the country and recommend appropriate action to maintain a positive image for the organization.
• Any other tasks as required by the Supervisor.
Minimum qualifications and experience
In order to be shortlisted for the post, candidates must have the following:
o First University Degree in Journalism or Communication or a closely related field required; Graduate degree preferred.
o Two years practical professional work experience in communication, print and broadcast media, or interactive digital media with a strong track record in producing news-worthy stories
o Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English and Kinyarwanda
o Previous experience in working with an international organization in Rwanda highly desirable
o Strong drive for results, networking, partnership building and teamwork competencies
o Analytical, able to plan, analyse and write documents and persuade people
The candidate should possess the following skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Results oriented; Hard worker; Efficient
• Willingness to respect and abide by the UN System core values and have a high respect for diversity;
• High level of integrity and reliability in the day-to-day performance of duties;
• Knowledge of UNICEF rules and procedures would be an asset.
• Understand how young people think and having an intimate knowledge of how media professionals think.
• Produce stories that explore the many layers of an issue.
• Understand how to use elements of the stories to connect with more people through social media .
Competencies:
Foundational: Commitment, Drive for results, Diversity & Inclusion, Integrity, Working with People and Communication.
Functional: Analysing, Applying Technical Expertise, Following Instructions and Procedures, Planning and Organizing, Relating and Networking
How to apply:
The application file must be documented as follows:
• A motivation letter addressed to the Representative of UNICEF, P.O. Box 381 Kigali
o A detailed complete CV
o Photocopies of degrees, diplomas and certificates.
• A Personnel History form (P11 forms are available at the reception of UNICEF Note:
• Applications should be submitted online to ankulikiye@unicef.org or passed at THE RECEPTION OF UNICEF
• Applications which do not meet the specified minimum requirements or are received after the closing date will be rejected
• Only short listed candidates will be contacted
• Women are particularly encouraged to apply
• UNICEF is a non-smoking environment
• All application materials will not be returned
Closing date: 28 February 2012 at 12: 00