ASSOCIATE PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER

This post is located within the Public Information and Communications Section (PICS) of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). The post is located in Tripoli, Libya. The incumbent will be under the direct supervision of the Public Information Officer and overall supervision of the Senior Public Information Officer (Chief of Section).

The incumbent contributes to guidance and services in dealing with substantive matters concerning public information aimed at local audiences. S/he assists in developing and implementing a creative approach to major national communications campaigns and ensures effective design and delivery of information products that are appropriate to the country’s context and are in accordance with overall objectives and policies. S/he forms partnerships with relevant local parties involved to strengthen support for and advance the institution’s public information agenda in the Country. Within the limit of the delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible of the following tasks: 1) News and social media monitoring: a) Produces and disseminates information especially to local media and organizations about the Mission, its aims and activities and supports outreach activities and assists in interactions in local language(s); Draft daily news headlines and media reviews under the guidance and the supervision of the Public Information Officer. b) Leads the compilation, quality control and delivery of the morning news headlines across the organization each day as per the defined Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). c) Monitor the social media for developments and trends and draft social media analysis and highlight these in a timely way with the team. d) Monitors and analyzes current events, public opinion and press; identifies issues and trends in country and helps to prepare notes to management on appropriate action/responses. e) Contributes to reports to Mission leadership and UNHQ on communications activities, developments, trends and attitudes regarding the UN. 2. Draft communications products and content in local language(s) and update the Mission’s digital media platforms: a) Drafts a diverse range of communication products in both English and Arabic languages, to support the political process and the Mission’s mandate, including social media posts, statements, media advisories etc. Contribute to designing and implementing media and digital media campaigns. b) Covers Mission events and activities, producing photography and video content as needed. c) Drafts human interest stories for local and international audiences and produces digital content for the Mission’s social media platforms. d) Keeps abreast of changing developments, trends and political development in the Country; provides communication support to managers, senior officers and other public information staff on a range of public affairs issues, methods, and approaches; e) Contributes to reports to Mission leadership, on communications activities, developments, trends and attitudes regarding the UN; and coordinates and shares public information activities and guidance within the Section and with the leadership when appropriate. 3. Provides support to internal communications: a) Drafts copy for reports, dashboards, newsletters, and other materials of interest to internal audiences. b) Handles the website administration and updates as well as posting on the social media platforms. 4. Contributes to building communication capacity with national partners and strengthens local partnerships, local media and youth through the Mission's ongoing programmes, and in support of the Mission’s strategic communications work. a) Contributes to developing strategic partnerships and outreach with key constituencies to elicit support for and maximize impact of public information objectives; raises visibility of the Mission by organizing and/or participating in seminars, lectures, conferences, public events on major issues and events concerning the organization. 5. Contributes to team workload management by working on a rota basis for evenings and weekends. 6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments; Adjusts priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Uses time efficiently. Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; Shows willingness to learn new technology.

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in communication, journalism, international relations, public administration or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience of two (2) more years in addition to the required years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Not available.

A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in public information, journalism, international relations, public administration or related area is required. Experience in events management and organization, including forums and themed conferences is desirable. Relevant experience with United Nations Secretariat or UN Common System Organization (including Agencies, Funds and Programmes) and/or similar international organization is desirable.

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. All external candidates recruited in accordance with section ‎2.2 (a) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment without limitation and all external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2. (c) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment limited to the entity are subject to an initial probationary period of one year under a fixed-term appointment. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

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