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VA No.:
 UNMIS-08-084
Description:

Radio Journalist
Grade:
 GL-5
Regions:
 Juba, Malakal, Khartoum
VA Date:
29 January 2008
Closing date:
 Open

POSITION OPEN FOR SUDANESE NATIONALS ONLY
Preferred region should be indicated in the application

Duties and responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Chief Radio Unit, the Radio Journalist performs the following duties

  • Gather information and produce reports for submission to Radio UNMIS
  • Produce features profiling local actors in the area of responsibility
  • Give daily reports on local government activities in the area of responsibility
  • Cover activities of the mission and local/international representatives as relevant
  • Determine coverage priorities in the region broadcast
  • Keep Public informed of developments and most frequently asked questions as concerns the mission's mandate.
  • Provide coverage of UN agencies activities on the ground and highlight and arrange for live interview and/or coverage where necessary
  • Perform related work as assigned by the Section Chief or the Unit head.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Completion of High School education supplemented by diploma in journalism, communications, technical/vocational training in mass communication and public relations. Additional training/internship in related fields with a UN agency or NGO would be an asset. A degree is an advantage.
  • Work Experience: Minimum of 5years of progressively responsible professional experience in journalism, communications, public relations, at the national level; international experience is desirable.
  • Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic. Knowledge of other languages spoken in Sudan an asset.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should submit their applications together with The United Nations Personal History form (P-11), a copy of own Birth Certificate, Sudanese Resident Certificate, national passport Secondary and/or University Diploma and three references from previous employers by ONE of the following methods:

By e-mail:
All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by e-mail and MUST include ONLY the VA No in the subject line of their email.
e.g. UNMIS-GS-07-###
National General Services: unmis-recruitmentgs@un.org
By Mail:
Chief Civilian Personnel Officer, United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS)
P.O. Box 69; UNMIS HQ Compound (08); Khartoum, Sudan
By Hand:
To UNMIS HQ Compound (08), Khartoum or through the UNMIS Regional Offices in Juba, Malakal, Wau, Rumbek, Kadugli, Ed Damazin, Abyei, El Faser, El Geneina, Nyala, Zalingi, El Obeid and Kassala
By Fax:
Outside Sudan - 00 249 187 086200
Inside Sudan - 0 187 086200

IMPORTANT: Please refer to the Education portion of the vacancy announcement for the specific academic qualifications required to be eligible to apply for the following types of categories.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.