Organization: UNMISS – United Nations Mission in South Sudan
Location: Juba
Grade: Administrative support – Administrative Services and Support – Generally no need for Higher Education
Occupational Groups:
Administrative support
Communication and Public Information
Closing Date: 2024-12-16
Result of Service
Provides specialized assistance in the production and delivery of information communications products and services.
Work Location
South Sudan
Expected duration
6 months
Responsibilities
• Provides specialized assistance in the production and delivery of information communications products and services. • Researches a broad scope of information sources, printed and electronic, compile and present information for use in the preparation and production of communications products/services for external audiences. • Assist in various phases of the production and distribution of recorded radio programming and products: participate in the morning editorial meeting and the daily unit planning of broadcasts. • Organizes and executes special events, coordinating with diverse partners and the media to highlight and publicize key events. • Assist in the timely electronic/digital or internet dissemination/distribution of radio programmes: prepare, maintain and update web page, to include drafting and editing of content; upload/download audio files; undertake proactive calls and direct mail initiatives to build client base and nurture relationships; manage, update and further develop internal databases; generate a variety of standard and non-standard statistical reports from various databases on the usage or consumption of the units items, products and programs; provide guidance and training to interns/volunteers. • Gather news through talking to a variety of sources, interview contributors and gather background and supporting material; • Maintain journalistic and professional standards under deadlines and pressure; • Consistently file stories according to assigned deadlines. • Follow local, national and international news and the activities of the UN in South Sudan and propose stories relevant to Radio Miraya listeners. • Conduct, record and edit interviews using digital audio equipment to a high standard. • Produce and present news and current affairs programmes in English and Arabic. • Plan prepare and present news and live programmes; • Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Qualifications/special skills
High school diploma or equivalent is required. Technical training and certification in journalism or broadcasting, communications, public information, or a particular communications medium is desired. At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in public communication, international broadcasting or related area is required.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English and Arabic are required.
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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