Functional Title & Level:    Associate Public Information Officer, NO-B (2 Posts)
Duty Station:                       Port-au-Prince
Posting Period:                   6 – 20 January 2023
Job Opening Number:        BINUH-VA-2023-001

Special Notice
The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 
Fully vaccinated status for COVID-19 or willingness to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 may be required for this position.
Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.
All applicants who consider themselves qualified and meeting the minimum requirements of this Vacancy Announcement (VA), should submit their fully completed and signed P11 via email at binuhrecruitmentteam@un.org. 
Important: Please pay attention to the instructions on the VA when applying for the VA which will include functional title and the VA number. Incorrect submissions will not be considered. Applicants will be held responsible for misrepresentation/omission of information on their signed P11 applications.

Organizational Setting and Reporting
These positions are located within the Strategic Communication and Public Information Unit of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH). The incumbent(s) will be under the overall supervision of the Senior Public Information Officer. 
Responsibilities 
Within delegated authority, the Associate Public Information Officer may be responsible for the following duties:

1. Manages outreach to local media, civil society organizations, Government and National NGOs and builds capacity 
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).
b) Develops partnerships with key national constituencies by proactively sharing work plan and content and working closely with national partners to raise visibility and understanding of the Mission’s work. 
c) 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.
2. Builds communication capacity with national partners and strengthens local partnerships
d) Builds capacity and serves as focal point on local capacity building including supporting local media and partners through regular contact and organizing specialized training to address knowledge, awareness and skill gaps.  
e) Develops partnerships with key national constituencies by proactively sharing work plan and content and working closely with national partners to raise visibility and understanding of the Mission’s work.
f) Develops strategic partnerships 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.
3. Prepares communications products and content in local language(s)  
g) Drafts a diverse range of communication products in local languages(s) in support of unit priorities and works closely with departments and partners to develop ways to implement campaigns system-wide and to incorporate the campaign message and themes into all relevant events and products.
h) Drafts human interest stories for local and international audiences and produces digital content for the Mission’s social media platforms. 
i) 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.  
j) Contributes to reports to Mission leadership, UNHQ on communications activities, developments, trends and attitudes regarding the UN; and coordinates and shares public information activities and guidance with other sections of the Public Information Unit and leadership when appropriate.
4. Provides support to internal communications  
k) Drafts copy for reports, newsletters, and other materials of interest to internal audiences.
l) Ensures Mission’s internal communication is up to date and accurate.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies 
Professionalism: Shows pride in work and 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 for the team that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments and 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.

Education: 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 may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience: A minimum of two to three years of progressively responsible experience in public information, journalism, international relations, public administration or related area.

Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the positions advertised, fluency in oral and written English and French is required. Fluency of Haitian Creole is desirable.

Assessment: Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed bycompetency-based interview.