The Public Information Officer will draft and implement communications strategies to publicize priority issues and major events, and produce strategic communications products. The role involves monitoring current events, public opinion, and press, and advising management on appropriate responses.
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in public information, journalism, international relations, public administration or related area is required. Experience in conducting media outreach and public messaging efforts for internal and external audiences is required. Demonstrated experience working in UN peacekeeping contexts, in the field or at Headquarters, is required. Experience in producing digital content such as news stories, social media messages, live and recorded audio-video and multimedia products for social media platforms is required. Experience providing communications guidance and coordination with other internal and external communications stakeholders on communications opportunities, including media professionals, is required.
An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in communication, journalism, international relations, public administration or related field is required. A first-level degree in combination with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
