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Title	Deadline	Category	Host entity	Country
Communication and Visibility Coordinator	19 April 2021	Nat. Youth	UNODC	Lebanon
Open Communication and Visibility Coordinator National Youth Host entity UNODC Country Lebanon Duty station Beirut (LBN) Language skills Arabic,English,French Start date 01 May 2021 Duration 12 months with possibility of extension Application deadline 19 April 2021 Eligibility criteria Candidate age: between 18 and 29 throughout the entire duration of their assignment. Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment. Description of task Under the direct supervision of UNODC Lebanon Head of Office, and the overall guidance of the Regional Representative at the UNODC Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa (ROMENA), and ROMENA’s Communications and Visibility Officer, the national UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks in order to support the Office in raising the profile of its activities and results in the region: the National UN Youth Volunteer will: Assist with the implementation of communication and visibility strategy. Coordinate internal communications to plan and organize events and international days. Draft webstories, press releases and articles for the quarterly newsletter in Arabic and English, with chances for French, to be published on ROMENA’s website and platforms. Create social media content reflecting the office’s activities to be published through ROMENA’s social media platforms in Arabic and English, with chances for French. Monitor media coverage of Lebanon activities. Develop strategies and activities to raise the profile of Lebanon office and its donors on social media and to tailor its messages to target groups. Ensure donor visibility in all activities and events and assist in developing necessary material to do so. Support the organization of various activities, including fund-raising campaigns, high-level meetings, awareness-raising campaigns on crime prevention and criminal justice in Lebanon; Monitor local press, and research events and publications relevant to UNODC activities in order to draft and circulate news releases and press clippings. Assist in translating and editing documents. Undertake other relevant UNODC communication-related duties, as required. Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Bachelor degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments: Bachelor’s degree in Communication, media, journalism, or international relations Required experience: 12 Months Experience remark: Demonstrated interest and/or experience (up to 2 years) in (in the fields of communication, public relations, media relations/interactions, social media communication, or related fields is required. Experience in providing translation, graphic design support, video editing services, website updating, and in organizing events is an advantage); Motivated to contribute towards peace and development and to serve others; Good interpersonal, networking and communication skills; Willingness to contribute and work as part of a team; Flexible and open to learning and new experiences; Respect for diversity and adaptability to other cultures, environments and living conditions; Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded; Computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, social media, and others). Language skills: Arabic(Mandatory), Level - Fluent English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent French(Optional), Level - Working Knowledge Area of expertise: Other communications related experience Driving license: No Competencies values: Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams Application procedure: 1.Go to https://vmam.unv.org/ 2.If not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool, please register your profile following below steps: a. Click on “Candidate Signup”, enter your basic personal information and click “Sign Up”. b. You will receive a notification e-mail to your registered e-mail c. Click on the link in the e-mail to validate the e-mail address d. Complete all the required sections under “My Profile” (Personal Information, Addresses, Qualifications, Experiences, References). Under Personal Information section, please make sure to tick the box “I am interested in serving as a volunteer” and select “National only” or “Both national and international”. Do not select “International only”. e. If you have more than one nationality, make sure to add Lebanon as your current nationality otherwise your application will not be considered for national UNV assignments f. Click “Submit my profile” g. Go to “My Page” -> Click on “Special Calls” -> search for “Communication and Visibility Coordinator (LBNR000422), click Apply then press "Submit my Application”. 3.If already registered in the UNV Talent Pool: a. Update your profile under “My Profile” (Personal Information, Addresses, Qualifications, Experiences, References). Under Personal Information section, please make sure to tick the box “I am interested in serving as a volunteer” and select “National only” or “Both national and international”. Do not select “International only”. b. Go to “My Page” -> Click on “Special Calls” -> search for “Communication and Visibility Coordinator (LBNR000422)”, click Apply then press "Submit my Application”. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Volunteer opportunity PDF Share Apply
Communications Officer	27 April 2021	Int. Specialist	UNICEF	Lao People's Democratic Rep
Open Communications Officer International Specialist Host entity UNICEF Country Lao People's Democratic Rep Duty station Vientiane (LAO) Language skills English,Laotian Start date 01 May 2021 Duration 12 months with possibility of extension Application deadline 27 April 2021 Eligibility criteria Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations. Description of task Under the supervision of the Chief of Communication, the international UN Volunteer will undertake the following functions: Assist in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the advocacy and communication strategy to promote respect for children’s and women’s rights, and support UNICEF's mission in the country with a focus on education. Contribute to the implementation of the Partnership to Strengthen the Education System - a partnership between UNICEF and the EU - by providing key communications support to the UNICEF education team. This includes communications activity planning, development of human-interest stories, blog posts and social media content to promote PSES in Lao PDR and internationally and to the promotion of shared EU-UNICEF education messaging. In addition, this role involves support to Partnership to Strengthen the Education System (PSES) donor reporting including the collation of annual communications achievements as part of reporting to the EU. Help raise awareness about challenges facing the education sector in Lao PDR and come up with innovative communication approaches. Assist in producing campaigns and graphic design content for social media, such as fact graphs, info graphs, and other documents that require simple design such as brochures for donor communication and advocacy purposes with a focus on education. Help disseminate studies, research and data on the successes and challenges facing the education sector in Lao PDR to different audiences. Assist Communication and Education sections in events, launches, campaigns, and other key communication activities. Lead in moderating social media platforms, engage with UNICEF's social media audience, and respond to online queries. Conduct social media analysis for UNICEF Lao PDR platforms, measure audience engagement and contribute to building UNICEF’s social media fan base through assessment of key audiences, content planning, content management, search engine optimization, analytics and assessment of effectiveness of platforms and content. Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Master degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments: Type of degree: Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Social Sciences, or similar Required experience: 24 Months Experience remark: 2 years of professional experience relevant to communication, print and broadcast media or interactive digital media, at either the national or international level Language skills: English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent Laotian(Optional), Level - Working Knowledge Area of expertise: Other communications related experience Area of expertise details: Area of expertise requirement: Communication, experience with development and implementation of communication strategies; Proficiency in using computer applications (Microsoft Office Suite, email/internet, other IT applications; Skills and technical competence in producing for various media formats: print, web, social media) Skills in graphic design, video production and photography all an asset. Driving license: No Competencies values: Commitment and Motivation, Communication, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams Application procedure: * Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool? First register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply. * Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool? First update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply. Application deadline: 27th April 2021 Volunteer opportunity PDF Share Apply