[ycnews] Vacancy Announcement - Job ID 1974 - Communications Analyst, Office of the Executive Director, New York, ICS-9 (P-2)

From: Jessica Main <Jessica@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "'ycnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx'" <ycnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:33:08 -0400

FYI

Great opportunity for young people!

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy:

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VACANCY NO.: Job ID 1974

CLOSING DATE: 10 May 2012 (5.00 p.m. New York time)

POST TITLE: Communications Analyst

CATEGORY: ICS-9 (equivalent to P-2)

POST NUMBER: 28816

POST TYPE: Non-Rotational

DUTY STATION: New York

DURATION: One year (renewable)[i]

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Office of the Executive Director

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direct supervision of the Communication Adviser and the overall

guidance of the Chief of the Office of the Executive Director (OED), the

incumbent is responsible for facilitating communication and coordination

efforts to and from OED, with the following responsibilities:

. Research, gather and fact-check information for statements and

talking points for the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Directors;

support the coordination of speaking engagements and obtain inputs from

focal points as required;

. Prepare draft statements and talking points for the review of the

Communication Adviser; draft and review correspondence, circulars to staff,

messages and other official communications;

. Liaise with relevant Divisions in UNFPA to obtain briefing notes,

background documents, notes-to-the-file and related materials for official

visits, bilateral meetings, and other events;

. Provide relevant support to the implementation of the UNFPA

Communications Strategy;

. Support the organizing of staff meetings and other OED

initiatives;

. Update and improve the OED internal page;

. Ensure proper filing and publishing of all statements, briefing

notes and notes-to-the-file;

. Undertake specific assignments for the Executive Director, the

Deputy Executive Directors or the Chief of the Office of the Executive

Director, as required.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

. Commitment to UNFPA Values and Guiding Principles;

. Developing People/Fostering Innovation and Empowerment/Performance

Management;

. Team Work/Communication/Self-Management

. Strategic Thinking/Results Orientation and Commitment to

Excellence/Decision Making;

. Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Learning

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

. Organizational Awareness

. Job knowledge/Technical Expertise

. Business Acumen

. Promoting results-based management

QUALIFICATIONS:

. Advanced degree in international relations, communications,

political science, management or its equivalent;

. 2 years of relevant experience at national and international

level;

. Excellent writing and communications skills;

. Good knowledge/understanding of the UN system preferable;

. Excellent organizational skills;

. Political astuteness;

. Knowledge of online publishing software an advantage;

. Fluency in English and another UN official language, such as

Spanish or French.

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender

quality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of

work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender

distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.

We offer an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of

the position. The package includes a competitive salary plus housing

allowance, home leave, health insurance and other benefits.

How to Apply:

UNFPA has established an electronic application management system. This

allows applicants to create a candidate profile, which can be updated

regularly and submitted for more than one vacancy.

Download the Step by Step Guide to Applying in the E-Recruit System of UNFPA

at
<http://www.unfpa.org/employment/application_guide.doc><http://www.unfpa.org/employment/application_guide.doc>

http://www.unfpa.org/employment/application_guide.doc.

Please print out the Guide for your reference during the registration and

application process.

Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the

application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in

respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS

status.

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[i] No expectancy of renewal in accordance with UN Staff Regulations 4.5

[ycnews] Vacancy Announcement - Job ID 1974 - Communications Analyst, Office of the Executive Director, New York, ICS-9 (P-2)

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