Supervisory sector:  Directorate (DIR / YAO)

Duty station:  Yaounde

Job Category:  Communication and Information

Type of contract:  Service contract

Grade:  SB5 (NOC)

Duration of the contract:  1 year  (renewable depending on the availability of funds)

Recruitment open to:  External candidates

Deadline for applications (midnight Paris time):  August 20, 2023

Core Values ​​of UNESCO: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES

As part of the execution of its programs and activities, the Multisectoral Regional Office of UNESCO is looking for a Communication Specialist. The incumbent will work under the direct authority of the Director of the UNESCO Regional Office in Yaoundé, supported by the Communication and Information (CI) sector and in close collaboration with other program specialists. As such, he/she will have the following tasks and responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain close working relationships with heads of offices and branches in the region, heads of sectors and teams, project managers to understand the objectives and results of programs and projects to be promoted in the media;
• Audit and redefinition of the Regional Office’s communication methodologies in order to create a cross-cutting and harmonized global strategic vision;
• Supervise and support the action of the communication teams;
• Advise and contribute to multimedia projects and events (including online platforms, television and radio);
• Lead reflections on promotional content and targeted communications on UNESCO’s work in Central Africa and for strategic projects;
• Design, develop with the support of the teams, and coordinate the production of communication products related to the work of UNESCO, including the provision of content for the UNESCO website, the UNESCO intranet page and the office website;
• Create, coordinate and support the production and placement of features, editorials, infographics, videos, documentaries, audio radio message and other content elements aimed at maintaining community, national, regional and global awareness of UNESCO’s work and projects in Central Africa;
• Supervise and coordinate external communication providers to ensure the harmonization of content production;
• Undertake field trips and missions as a focal point with the media;
• Perform any other tasks assigned to it.

SKILLS (Basic / Managerial)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education :

Advanced university degree (Master or equivalent) in the field of communication, marketing or in an equivalent field.

Professional experience :

Minimum of 3 years of experience in the fields of communication, marketing or an equivalent field.

Skills and Skills:

Excellent communication skills;

Excellent listening and coaching skills;

High sense of professional duty, honesty and responsibility;

Flexible and proactive personality;

Ability to work with and within multicultural teams.

Language :

Excellent written and oral knowledge and practice of French and/or English, a good knowledge of the other language.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Skills and Skills:

Ability to work under pressure and quickly;

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with national/local authorities, relevant institutions, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations;

Computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, etc.);

Have a good ability to work in a team.

Language :

A good knowledge of Spanish and/or Portuguese would be an asset.

SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

https://careers.unesco.org/job/Yaounde-Sp%C3%A9cialiste-en-Communication/776389402/

No changes can be made to the submitted application.

Candidate assessment is based on the criteria in the vacancy announcement and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview.

UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconferencing, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the evaluation of candidates.

Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted and applicants in the final selection stage will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.