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VA No.:
 UNMIS-08-104
Description:

Public Information Assistant
Grade:
 GL-5
Regions:
 Juba, Kadugli
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 Head of Special Campaigns Unit, the Public Information Assistant is responsible for the following duties:

  • Provided specialized assistance to Public Information Officers in the production and delivery of information communications products and services.
  • Attend meetings on behalf of Public Information Officers and take minutes.
  • Assist in the creation of messages related to the UNMIS mandate
  • Provide assistance to special campaigns officer in the following areas: CPA, Role of UNMIS , Mine Awareness, IDP returns ,HIV/ AIDS, DDR, census, elections and other campaigns
  • Research, compile and present basic information for use in the preparation and production of communications products and services
  • Disseminate Public Information products to targeted groups
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for diversity Teamwork, Planning & organizing, Accountability, Client Orientation
Academic Background: Diploma in Journalism. Degree an asset. Another degree combined with media and journalism experience could be considered.
Relevant working experience: Minimum 5 years progressively responsible administrative and/or specialized experience in a Public Communications environment, or any media outlet
Necessary skills: Good interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to apply good judgement in the context of assignments given. Strong Computer skills and typing in both Arabic and English. Ability to work productively under pressure and cope with meeting deadlines.
Language: Fluency in written and spoken in both English and Arabic

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.