Economic Commission for Africa Public Information Officer Jobs in Ethiopia

Economic Commission for Africa Public Information Officer Jobs in Ethiopia; This position is located in the Office of the Executive Secretary (OES), under the Chief of Staff and in the Communications & Media Relations Section at the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). The incumbent works under the direct supervision of the Chief of Section and in close collaboration with the Chief of Staff.


Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Public Information Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Ensures implementation of information programs to publicize priority issues and/or major events, to include drafting information strategies, coordinating efforts, monitoring and reporting on progress, taking appropriate follow-up action, and analyzing the outcome.


• Monitors and analyzes current events, public opinion and press, identifies issues and trends, and advises management on appropriate action/responses.

• Undertakes activities to promote media coverage (e.g. press conferences, interviews, press seminars and other special activities) of priority issues and/or major events, to include development of a media strategy and action plan, initiating pro-active media outreach efforts, proposing and arranging press conferences/media coverage, disseminating materials and consulting with press on approach/story angle and other information requests, undertaking appropriate follow-up action and analyzing and reporting on the impact of coverage.

• Produces or oversees production of a specific type or types (e.g. print, broadcast, etc.) of information communications products (e.g. press kits, press releases, feature articles, speeches, booklets, brochures, backgrounders, audio-visual materials, radio spot program, etc.), to include proposing topics, undertaking research, determining appropriate medium and target audience, preparing production plans, writing drafts, obtaining clearances and finalizing texts, editing copy, and coordinating design approval, printing procedures and distribution.

• Prepares, on the basis of official UN documentation and other sources, initial drafts of articles or chapters for inclusion in UN newsletters, periodicals, reports and books.

• Initiates and sustains professional relationships with key constituencies.

• Acts as focal point on specific issues, monitoring and reporting on developments, responding to inquiries, etc.

• Participates in selecting the information transmitted to key constituencies.

• Provides guidance to, and may supervise, more junior staff.

• Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.

• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in communication, journalism, international relations, public administration, or related field is required.

A first-level university degree in combination with additional two years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an advantage.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in public information, journalism, international relations, public administration or related areas is required.

Extensive experience running high-impact creative social media campaigns in the development sector at the national, regional, and global level with demonstrated results is required.

Experience in the private sector as a Public Relations professional in marketing and advertising is desirable.

Experience working in the creative arts is desirable

2 years or more of experience in data analytics or related areas is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat.

For this position, fluency in English or French is required; knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Assessment

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

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Economic Commission for Africa Public Information Officer Jobs in Ethiopia

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