UNEP Information Officer Job

Public Information Officer Jobs At UNEP
Job Code Title: Public Information Officer
Department/ Office:United Nations Environment Programme
Duty Station:Nairobi

Appointment against this position is for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided.

If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received.. If the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira “Need Help?” link.

Org. Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. UNEP’s Division of Communications and Public Information (DCPI) communicates UNEP’s core messages to all stakeholders and partners, raising environmental awareness and enhancing the profile of UNEP worldwide. This post is located in UNEP/DCPI at the Nairobi duty station and reports to the Chief of Content and Client Services under overall supervision of the Director.

Information Officer Job Responsibilities

The TV/ Video Producer is responsible for the effective and efficient performance of the following duties:

• Ensure implementation of the Audio Visual strategy by applying the best practices, techniques,technologies and approaches.
• In consultation with Chief of Content and Client Services, propose programme formats and innovations.
• Prepare standard operating procedures for digital and other media productions. Update a database of partnerships supporting multimedia production and maintain information related to the media production, dissemination, distribution and broadcast.
• Plan and implement TV/Video producing activities. Produce various media products such as filmmaking, animation,data visualization, music design,photography,Information technology etc.Shoot,direct,script and edits video material. Oversee the production work of internal staff and outsourced multimedia professionals.
• Act as a focal point for multimedia production, monitoring and reporting on developments, responding to various inquires.
• Undertake activities to promote media coverage. Monitor and analyze current events and advise management on the use of appropriate multimedia products.
• Undertake research , determining appropriate medium and target audience, preparing production plans, obtaining clearances, etc.
• Initiate and sustain professional relationship with key constituencies. Maintain a quality roster of individual and institutional service providers do deliver excellent multimedia products.
• Provide guidance and supervision to general services and other junior staff of the unit.
• Oversee related expenditures and make sure that work has been completed as contracted.
• Provide other related duties as required.

Information Officer Job Responsibilities

Professionalism

• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of audio-visual technologies, approaches and practices for the creation and maintenance of high-quality audio-video material for varied media projects
• proven creativity and ability to oversee and develop design that will advance the image and priorities of the UN
• shows pride in work and in achievements; 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
• establish effective collaboration and partnerships with officials at all levels inside and outside the organization.

Planning and Organising

• Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required;
• allocate 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.

Creativity

• Actively seeks to improve programmes or services;
• offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs;
• promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas;
• thinks ’’outside the box’’;
• takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things;
• is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.

Technological awareness

• Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

Communication

• Speaks and writes clearly;
• listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately;
• asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience;
• demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Qualifications For Information Officer Jobs In Kenya

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in media/multimedia production, production management, filmmaking, or related area .
• A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in multimedia, filmmaking, broadcast journalism, communication or related field.
• Experience in international environment is an advantage.

Languages

• English and French are the working knowledge of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.

United Nations Considerations

Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law.

Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.

The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations – Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

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