UNOPS recruits 01 Communications and Media Associate

Communications and Media Associate

Job categories: Communications

Vacancy code: VA/2020/B5323/19707

Department/office: AFR, KEMC, Kenya

Duty station: Harare, Zimbabwe

Contract type: Local ICA Support

Contract level: LICA-6

Duration: Open-ended contract, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance)

Dealine date: 08-May-2020

Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

 Background Information – Job-specific

Following devastation caused to life, livelihoods and property by tropical storm Idai in March 2019, the WB has allocated up to US$ 75 million and the African Development Bank (AFDB) has allocated a further US$ 30 million to finance recovery projects for Zimbabwe. The projects cater to both early and mid-term recovery needs in multiple sectors (livelihoods, health, education, agriculture). UNOPS has been requested to establish multiple projects in Zimbabwe to assist with the recovery of the selected areas in Zimbabwe that were most affected by the storm.

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Communications Specialist, the position supports UNOPS’ global communications network and assists in the enhancement of all aspects of the organization’s communications outreach and visibility.

The Media & Communications Associate post is located in the Zimbabwe Project Implementation Unit (ZPIU), UNOPS Harare; the incumbent works in close collaboration with colleagues across the organization to support communications and visibility objectives.

 Functional Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions:    ▪ Supporting the implementation of commun…

 Education

Completion of Secondary education is required; A Bachelor’s degree in Commun…

 Experience

6 years’ experience in online content publishing and copy writing is requi…

 Languages

Fluency in written and oral English is required;   Knowledge of Sh…

Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and enc…

Additional Considerations

Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time Applications …

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: Local Individual Contractor Agreement Contract level: LICA 6 …

 Background Information – UNOPS

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful imp…