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Communication and Advocacy Assistant job Post
Location: Jobs in Uganda 2023 - 2024
Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day
Salary:
UGX
No. of vacancies: 01
Deadline: 01 May 2023
Hiring Organization: United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
Job Details:
Task description
Under the direct supervision of the UNV Country Coordinator, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
• Support the implementation of the Communications and Advocacy strategy of the United Nations in Uganda and ensure volunteerism is integrated in joint UN initiatives.
• Support the UNV Field Unit in the development/production of communication and advocacy instruments and materials including for awareness-rising campaigns, including briefing materials in coordination with the supervisor.
• Participate in UN Communications Group and contribute to identifying new and creative ways to show how volunteerism can be integrated and mainstreamed in the UN programmes, promote a coherent image of the UNV and participate in developing a common UN Communications and Advocacy Action Plan and Workplans.
• Assist the Country Coordinator in collection of stories and articles from the serving UN Volunteers for inclusion in the UNV Newsletter, and maintenance of regular contact with publishers and other suppliers to ensure production.
• Regular update of the UNV media forums including Facebook page and Twitter account.
• Support the identification and synthesis of lessons learnt from UNV Assignments directly linked to UNV Strategic Framework outcomes.
• Assist the UNV Field Unit in organizing monthly advocacy workshops/briefings for partners and community to sensitize and create awareness on UNV’s mandates and work in Uganda.
ELIGIBILITY
• Candidates must be Korean nationals between 18 and 29 years of age at the time of application.
• You must be enrolled in a bachelor’s or master's degree or have recently graduated (no longer than 12 months ago at the time of application).
• Candidates who already served on a UN Volunteer assignment funded by KOICA are not eligible.
Requirements
Required experience
• 0 years of experience in and/or demonstrated interest in supporting media/communication and advocacy initiatives for development.
• Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.
Area(s) of expertise
• Development programmes
• Driving license
Languages
• English, Level: Fluent, Required
Required education level
• Bachelor degree or equivalent in (currently enrolled or recent graduate) in communication, journalism, international relations, social sciences, or another relevant field.
Competencies and values
• Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Knowledge Sharing, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Working in Teams
Application procedure
Interested and qualified click here to apply.
Date Posted: 2023-04-10
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