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Title	Deadline	Category	Host entity	Country
UNV Comunicador para el desarrollo	25 February 2021	Nat. Specialist	IOM	Peru
Open UNV Comunicador para el desarrollo National Specialist Host entity IOM Country Peru Duty station Lima (PER) Language skills Spanish,English Start date Immediate Duration 6 months Application deadline 25 February 2021 Eligibility criteria Minimum age: 22 years old. Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment. Description of task En el marco de la autoridad delegada y bajo la supervisión de la Asistente de Comunicaciones o su representante designado, el Voluntario de la ONU llevará a cabo las siguientes tareas: Apoyo en el desarrollo de Proyectos Comunicacionales: campañas. Apoyo en la coordinación de proyectos de las áreas técnicas de la organización y aliados o contrapartes. Validación y difusión de materiales de comunicación. Elaboración de informes y reportes de avance de proyectos. Registro fotográfico y audiovisual de las actividades de proyectos institucionales. Actividades de diseño de material gráfico y audiovisual. Cualquier otra actividad que se requiera o sea asignada por el supervisor. Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Bachelor degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments: Título universitario de grado en un tema relevante; por ejemplo, Ciencias de la Comunicación. Required experience: 36 Months Experience remark: Título universitario de grado en un tema relevante; por ejemplo, Ciencias de la Comunicación. Al menos 3 años de experiencia laboral profesional a nivel nacional y/o internacional en Áreas de Comunicación Social, Comunicación para el Desarrollo o Marketing Digital o en otros programas relevantes; Experiencia en el desarrollo de proyectos de Comunicación para el Desarrollo es valorada, así como experiencia trabajando en la ONU o en otras organizaciones internacionales de desarrollo; Otros conocimientos técnicos deseables/obligatorios: Manejo de Microsoft Office Manejo de programas de diseño a nivel de usuario: Photoshop, Illustrator (deseable). Manejo de idioma inglés oral y escrito. Manejo de cámara fotográfica semi profesional. Precisión y profesionalismo en la producción y edición de documentos; Excelentes aptitudes interpersonales; sensibilidad cultural y social; capacidad de trabajar de manera inclusiva y colaborativa con una variedad de interesados, incluyendo miembros de la comunidad de base, organizaciones religiosas y juveniles, y autoridades en distintos niveles; familiaridad con herramientas y abordajes de la comunicación para el desarrollo; Capacidad de trabajar y adaptarse de manera profesional y efectiva en un ambiente desafiante; capacidad de trabajar efectivamente en un equipo multicultural de personal nacional e internacional; Conocimientos informáticos sólidos, incluyendo manejo avanzado de varias aplicaciones de Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.) así como email/internet; familiaridad con gestión de bases de datos y equipamiento tecnológico de oficina; Motivación por iniciativa propia, capacidad de trabajar con mínima supervisión; capacidad de trabajar con plazos ajustados; Conciencia acerca de cuestiones de seguridad; Afinidad o interés en el tema de movilidad humana (migración), el voluntariado como un mecanismo para el desarrollo sostenible y el Sistema de Naciones Unidas. Language skills: Spanish(Mandatory), Level - Fluent English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent Area of expertise: Other communications related experience Area of expertise details: Título universitario de grado en un tema relevante; por ejemplo, Ciencias de la Comunicación. Al menos 3 años de experiencia laboral profesional a nivel nacional y/o internacional en Áreas de Comunicación Social, Comunicación para el Desarrollo o Marketing Digital o en otros programas relevantes; Experiencia en el desarrollo de proyectos de Comunicación para el Desarrollo es valorada, así como experiencia trabajando en la ONU o en otras organizaciones internacionales de desarrollo; Otros conocimientos técnicos deseables/obligatorios: Manejo de Microsoft Office Manejo de programas de diseño a nivel de usuario: Photoshop, Illustrator (deseable). Manejo de idioma inglés oral y escrito. Manejo de cámara fotográfica semi profesional. Precisión y profesionalismo en la producción y edición de documentos; Excelentes aptitudes interpersonales; sensibilidad cultural y social; capacidad de trabajar de manera inclusiva y colaborativa con una variedad de interesados, incluyendo miembros de la comunidad de base, organizaciones religiosas y juveniles, y autoridades en distintos niveles; familiaridad con herramientas y abordajes de la comunicación para el desarrollo; Capacidad de trabajar y adaptarse de manera profesional y efectiva en un ambiente desafiante; capacidad de trabajar efectivamente en un equipo multicultural de personal nacional e internacional; Conocimientos informáticos sólidos, incluyendo manejo avanzado de varias aplicaciones de Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.) así como email/internet; familiaridad con gestión de bases de datos y equipamiento tecnológico de oficina; Motivación por iniciativa propia, capacidad de trabajar con mínima supervisión; capacidad de trabajar con plazos ajustados; Conciencia acerca de cuestiones de seguridad; Afinidad o interés en el tema de movilidad humana (migración), el voluntariado como un mecanismo para el desarrollo sostenible y el Sistema de Naciones Unidas. Driving license: No Competencies values: Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Communication, Creativity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams Application procedure: ¿Aún no se ha registrado en la reserva de candidatos de VNU? Por favor, primero registre su perfil en https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Importante: Después de crear su cuenta, complete todas las secciones de su perfil y envíelo. Luego diríjase a “Mi Página” a través del siguiente enlace https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage y seleccione la opción de “reclutamiento especial”. Finalmente seleccione el reclutamiento especial al cual usted desea aplicar. ¿Ya se encuentra registrada/o en la reserva de candidatos de VNU? Por favor, primero actualice su perfil en https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Luego diríjase a “Mi Página” a través del siguiente enlace https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage y seleccione la opción de “reclutamiento especial”. Finalmente seleccione el reclutamiento especial al cual usted desea aplicar. Fecha límite para postularse: 25 Febrero 2021 a las 23:59 hrs., Horario de Alemania Volunteer opportunity PDF Share Apply
Digital & Social Media Specialist	09 March 2021	Int. Specialist	UNDP	Kazakhstan
Open Digital & Social Media Specialist International Specialist Host entity UNDP Country Kazakhstan Duty station Nur-Sultan (KAZ) Language skills English,Russian Start date Immediate Duration 6 months with possibility of extension Application deadline 09 March 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 Communications and Advocacy Officer, the International UN Volunteer/ Specialist will undertake the following tasks: Essential Social media management and visualization:  Manage UNDP Kazakhstan social media - Twitter, Instagram, Facebook: a) develop content strategy; b) plan content posting; c) perform regular engagement monitoring and analysis;  Develop and design the (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook) ;  Undertake social media audit at the end of 2021;  Design infographics, presentations and other corporate material (leaflets, brochures, manuals) disseminated to the Government, partners, donors, public;  Identify innovative ways and new communications tools to display / promote the work of UNDP Kazakhstan;  Support the communication team in developing digital content such as videos, photo exhibits, podcasts, etc. to promote key themes (climate change, inequalities, gender equality), major events and key programme results. Website management:  Regularly update UNDP Kazakhstan website content based on the corporate requirements in cooperation with the ICT and communication team;  Contribute to the UNDP Kazakhstan website content development and design;  Build the research and publications section on the website as a repository of the knowledge materials produced by UNDP Kazakhstan. Communication and advocacy materials/capacity building:  Identify innovative opportunities and new communications tools and platforms to display the key work of the UNDP Kazakhstan;  Assist the Communication team with any tasks related to communication and advocacy (producing stories, press releases, speeches, etc.);  Provide trainings for UNDP Kazakhstan staff on communications and advocacy for further development. Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:  Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day);  Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; Provide annual and end of assignment self-reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities;  Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;  Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;  Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible. Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Bachelor degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments: Type of degree: Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Social Sciences, or similar. Required experience: 36 Months Experience remark: Years of work experience: 3 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 Russian(Optional), Level - Fluent Area of expertise: Other communications related experience Area of expertise details: Strong copywriting, editing skills;  Advanced user level in social media management and monitoring tools and instruments, hashtag monitoring for campaigns, influence management, etc (e.g. Hootsuit, Tweetdeck, etc);  Portfolio of implemented social media campaigns, including with the participation of social media influencers; website optimization for search engines (social media assets, visuals, videos, human interest stories, etc. should be uploaded to a cloud and a link can be shared with the recruiter);  Experience with development and implementation of communication strategies;  Proficiency in using the following applications: o Microsoft Office Suite, email/Internet, Teams, Zoom; o Canva, Piktochart, Adobe Photoshop, Prezi, Adobe Illustrator, etc.  Creative skills & nature. Advantage:  Skilled in web and graphic design;  Video editing and design. Fluent in English, advanced knowledge of Russian is an asset. Driving license: No Competencies values: Commitment and Motivation, Communication, Working in Teams Application procedure: If you have not yet registered in the UNV Talent pool, please apply by registering your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: Once you have created your UNV account by validating your email address, please complete all sections of your profile. Go to‘My Page’ section of your profile, click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink and select the special call you would like to apply. If you are registered in the UNV database, please update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profileGo to ‘My Page’ section of your profile, click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink and select the special call you would like to apply. Application deadline: 09-03-2021 Disclaimer United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme which welcomes applications from qualified professionals. Volunteer opportunity PDF Share Apply
Communications Assistant	10 March 2021	Nat. Youth	WFP	Cambodia
Open Communications Assistant National Youth Host entity WFP Country Cambodia Duty station Phnom-Penh (KHM) Language skills Khmer,English Start date Immediate Duration 6 months with possibility of extension Application deadline 10 March 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 communications and reporting officer, the National UN Youth Volunteer will: *Multi-media content production and management* Produce and archive digital communication materials including poster, leaflet, and brochure or other visual materials (photos, video and footages) related to event/activity. Support the development of human-interest stories for WFP’s online presence and assist in updating the WFP Cambodia website. Work closely with editors/writers/designer and relevant colleagues on communication-related product design and/or media-, social-media and web-based content development Assist in managing WFP’s social media platforms, monitor their daily engagement and report on their monthly traffic including reach and engagement *Media Relation* Maintain and update media directory (national, and key regional and international) Assist in building and maintaining relations with media, journalists, editors, reporters, etc. *Visibility Support* Contribute to the implementation and achievement of donors' visibility plan Support media engagement activities in events and donor visits, press conferences, briefings, and media interviews with senior management Work closely with cross-functional teams on relevant media pitching and placement *Others* Provide translation of press releases, op-eds and external communication products from Khmer into English and vice versa when necessary Carry out other tasks as required. Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Bachelor degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments: Hold a university degree in any one of these fields: communications, media, journalism, digital marketing, communications for development, or related fields. Required experience: Experience remark: Demonstrated interest/experience in media management, digital and social media initiatives and campaigns, community work and other development related fields Exhibited ability to precisely present ideas and concepts in both oral and written manner Exhibited proficiency in developing and managing relations with media Knowledgeable of Adobe package and able to handle a professional camera for photos and footages Motivated to contribute towards development and to serve with others Willing to contribute and work as part of a team, and Flexible and open to learning new things. Language skills: Khmer(Mandatory), Level - Fluent English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent Area of expertise: Other communications related experience Driving license: No Competencies values: Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Working in Teams Application procedure: Eligible candidates must be between 18 and 29 years of age throughout the duration of their service. * Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please 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? Please 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. This is an announcement for a national UNV assignment. Therefore, only nationals of Cambodia and legal residents with refugee or stateless status can apply for this advertisement. Application deadline: 10 March 2021 Volunteer opportunity PDF Share Apply