Country: Canada
Closing date: 31 Jul 2019
Title: Communication Assistant
Domain: Data Analysis and Outreach (DAO/OU)
Grade: G-6
Post Number: 1CAUIS0054PA
Organizational Unit: Data Analysis and Outreach
Duty Station: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Type of contract: Project Appointment, 12 Months
Annual salary: 41, 590 CAD
Nationality: In order to be eligible for this contract, applicant must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or hold a valid Canadian work permit.
Deadline: 31 July 2019**(midnight, Montreal time)**
Overview of the functions of the post
Under the overall authority of the UIS Director and the direct supervision of the Head of Unit- Outreach, the incumbent will support the implementation of the UIS communication strategy with a specific focus on print and electronic publications, support the production and maintenance of selected data dissemination tools and social media.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Coordinate all activities related to the publication process; establish publication plan with input from teams; establish production plans, budgets and timelines; manage contractors such as editors, translators, graphic artists, printers, etc.; draft technical specifications, support the negotiation of fees and guide work of contractors; coordinate across programme teams to ensure deadlines are met; update electronic archive of UIS publications; manage stocks of printed copies.
- Actively promote the UIS on social media by: developing content aimed at target audiences, establishing partnerships with other organizations and main influencers, tracking daily trends to identify opportunities and improve impact, prepare social media packages for internal and external use.
- Update distribution lists for UIS publications and communications and send out periodic eAlerts to promote new UIS publications and statistical products.
- Maintain UIS branding and quality control of institutional products; update and apply publishing guidelines as needed.
- Support the production of e-Atlas series and other data dissemination tools in collaboration with the UIS Dissemination Unit and other programme teams. This includes: draft, edit and update text; create interactive maps and charts; testing and bug reporting; coordinate translations; propose ideas for new features.
- Edit and proofread publications, fact sheets, web articles, blogs and institutional reports. Prepare flyers and news articles to promote UIS products.
- Perform any additional activities that may be required in support of the UIS’s mandate and to ensure the success of the team’s work programme.
Competencies
A successful candidate will be required to demonstrate the following competencies:
- Accountability
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Innovation
- Results focus
- Planning and organizing
- Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
For detailed information please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework
Required qualifications
Education
Completed secondary, technical and/or vocational education preferably with a degree in literature, social sciences, education, information technology, publishing or communications.
Work experience
Minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience in publishing or publication coordination and/or communications is required. Knowledge of web-communication technologies is a strong asset. Experience in digital product development, including content and requirements analysis, and project definition documents, is desirable. Knowledge of statistics will be an advantage.
Skills and competencies
- Established track record in publications, communications and outreach. The incumbent must demonstrate a sufficient level of understanding regarding emerging communication and information technologies and their potential uses.
- Demonstrated high quality writing, editing and proofreading skills.
- Self-motivation and ability to take initiative while still working collaboratively as part of a team.
- Ability to work under deadlines and multitask.
- Knowledge of UNESCO and/or UN communications, outreach, knowledge dissemination and management practices are a plus.
Languages
Excellent knowledge of English; a very good working knowledge of French and/or Spanish would be an asset.
Desirable qualifications
Education
University degree in literature, social sciences, education, information technology, publishing or communications.
Languages
Good knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese or Russian).
Assessment
An assessment exercise may be used in the evaluation of candidates
How to apply:
How to apply
Candidates wishing to be considered for this position are invited to e-mail the following by 31 July 2019 to uis.recruitment@unesco.org :
- Completed UNESCO application form (available on the UIS website under ‘Employment and Procurement’).
- Letter of intent/motivation.
- Contact information (name, title, organization, address, telephone, email) for 3 reference persons of whom at least one is a current or former supervisor.
Please use as the e-mail header/subject: “**FAMILY NAME, Comm Asst, DAO** ” (e.g. SMITH, Comm Asst, DAO).
Benefits and entitlements
Benefits include: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance and pension plan.
More details can be found on the ICSC Website.
Please note that UNESCO is a no-smoking Organization.