Public Information Officer

5 days ago

กรงเทพมหานคร, Thailand United Nations Full time

Org. Setting and Reporting
- This position is based in Bangkok and is located in OHCHR South-East Asia Regional Office (SEARO). The incumbent will have a dual reporting line to Chief of Media in Geneva and the SEARO Regional Representative in Bangkok.
- Responsibilities
- Within delegated authority, the Public Information Officer will be responsible for the following duties: - In coordination with offices throughout the region and with Headquarters, takes the lead as regional spokesperson/principal liaison, engaging with local media in countries throughout the region as well as with international media based in the region and elsewhere. - Manages and undertakes other activities to promote media coverage (e.g. facilitates interviews by media, disseminates press releases locally and regionally) of priority issues and/or major events in the region, initiates and leads pro-active media outreach efforts, proposes and arranges press conferences/media coverage and disseminates materials, in close coordination and consultation with the Media Section on approaches/story angles, understanding OHCHR's achievements and objectives. - Develops a communications strategy for OHCHR SEARO and the region and strategic partnerships and sustains professional relationships with journalists and other key external constituencies. - Identifies the need for and manages the production of specific types (e.g. print, broadcast, digital, etc.) of communications products and content (e.g. feature articles, human-interest stories, social media content and posts, booklets, brochures, backgrounders, audio-visual materials, etc.). - Strategizes appropriate medium and target audience, conducts research, prepares production plans, writes, drafts complex materials and revises drafts produced by associate/assistant public information officers, obtains clearances and finalizes texts, edits copy, and coordinates design approval and printing procedures, and ensures distribution through the web, social media and other digital platforms. - Ensures that the publications conform to the Organization's information policy and procedures, and accuracy. - Assesses needs and opportunities, develops, and implements complex strategies for media relations and communications, web and digital media, for a region or a major programme area, including social media, audio-visual production, etc. - Builds and maintains effective working relationships and communication channels with representatives of United Nations departments, funds and agencies, and UNCT Communication groups in the region to develop ways to implement communications campaigns system-wide, to address specific regional or country-based human rights issues and to incorporate the campaign message and themes into all relevant events and products. - Analyses, evaluates and reports on the impact of coverage, undertakes appropriate follow-up actions, and provides advice and expertise to senior management on appropriate action/responses, methods and approaches. - Anticipates and resolves communications/public relations issues/problems. Identifies, establishes, influences and fosters partnerships and collaboration with regional or local media outlets, personalities and celebrities, academia, influencers, etc. to support the Office's communications activities. - Performs other related duties as required.
- Competencies
- Education
- Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- Job - Specific Qualification
- Not available.
- Work Experience
- A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in communications, journalism, public information, media relations or related area is required. Experience drafting public information materials (e.g. news articles, opinion pieces, feature stories, press releases, etc.) is required. Media experience is required. Experience at the international level is desirable. Experience in the area of human rights is desirable. Field experience is desirable.
- Languages
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
- Assessment
- Special Notice
- United Nations Considerations
- No Fee
- THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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