特别公告

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

设置和报告

This position is located in the UN News / Spanish unit of the News Section I in the News and Content Branch of the News and Media Division of the Department of Public Information (DPI). The Section produces daily news and feature stories, magazine programmes, and multi-media pieces for the UN News digital platform, incorporating audio and video elements, as well as social media content. It serves as the news agency of the UN system worldwide covering stories from the field, meetings of principal UN bodies, campaigns, events and activities. Overall, UN News delivers content in eight languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese and Kiswahili).The incumbent reports to the Chief of the News Section I.

工作内容

Within delegated authority and depending on location, the Public Information Officer may be responsible for the following duties:

•Takes the lead in strategy, planning and development in producing a range of Spanish-language multi-media content in promoting universal ideas of the organization (e.g. global promotion initiatives, public information programmes for a region, broad-reaching subject specific issues, etc.); where appropriate, to media organizations and the public around the world.
•Identifies sources to promote and maintain regular communication with UN partners, broadcasting organisations, media outlets and seeks feedback on the use of content produced by the relevant language unit.
•Provides advice and expertise to managers, senior officers and other public information staff on issues related to the production of multimedia (including audio) and online news, and related content for target audiences.
•Prepares or oversees preparation of the production of news and feature content, performing digital editing and management of audiovisual files, handling operational and editorial guidance to the staff, assigning and editing news stories and ensuring all content is in line with editorial guidelines.
•Keeps abreast of latest developments in multimedia production, technological innovations and marketing techniques in the online, radio broadcast and social media industries and ensures the successful application to the productions in the relevant language unit. •Evaluates results and impact of communications activities using analytics tools; reports on developments, trends and attitudes regarding the UN.
•Represents the institution in meetings and conferences planning and implementing promotional efforts including media coverage through effective liaison with media contacts and broadcasting organizations on major issues and events concerning the organization.
•Is responsible for the substantive and administrative activities of the unit, providing procedural advice, and improving reporting systems,
•Supervises the work of the unit. Manages performance of the staff by discussing individual work plans and evaluating job performance.

工作要求

Professionalism: Knowledge of digital journalism. Demonstrates political awareness and knowledge of international current affairs. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Ability to write online news content, with attention to accuracy and political sensitivity, making use of sound, images and words, and to make effective on-air presentations. Knowledge of digital editing technology and of multimedia platforms. Demonstrates discretion in applying expertise to complex and/or sensitive issues. Ability to handle sensitive situations with target audiences and cultivate productive relationships. 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas 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.

Managerial Competencies:
Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority. Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member. Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills. Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines. Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff. Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff.

Judgement /Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly. Gathers relevant information before making a decision. Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them. Takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization. Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information. Checks assumptions against facts. Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision-Makes tough decisions when necessary.

专业要求

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in communication, journalism, international relations, public administration or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

工作经验

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in public information, journalism, international relations, public administration or related area. Experience writing, producing and narrating/voicing programmes and text-based news stories in the relevant broadcast language is required. Experience working in a daily news environment, including creating multimedia and social media ready content is required. Experience in digital desk-top audio editing, content management posting, micro-video creation and digital publishing is desirable. Experience in providing editorial guidance and editing online copy in a newsroom context desirable. Experience in managing newsroom transformations is desirable.

语言要求

English and French are the languages of the UN Secretariat. For this post fluency in English is required. Fluency in Spanish is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

评估

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

联合国方面的考虑

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity, including but not limited to, respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to, whether they have committed or are alleged to have committed criminal offences or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The screening and evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications, including but not limited to, their education, work experience, and language skills, according to the instructions provided on inspira. Applicants will be disqualified from consideration if they do not demonstrate in their application that they meet the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations. Applicants are solely responsible for providing complete and accurate information at the time of application: no amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.

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