Location : | Prishtinë/Priština, Kosovo, UNSCR 1244 (1999) |
Application Deadline : | 06-Mar-18 (Midnight New York, USA) |
Additional Category : | HIV, Health and Development |
Type of Contract : | Service Contract |
Post Level : | SB-3 |
Languages Required : | English |
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) |
01-May-2018 |
Duration of Initial Contract : | 01 May 2018 - 31 December 2018 with possibility of extension |
Expected Duration of Assignment : | 01 May 2018 - 31 December 2018 with possibility of extension |
Background |
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UNFPA CO Country Programme Document comprises work in four key components: sexual and reproductive health (SRH), adolescents and SRH, gender and population dynamics. These components reflect the need for supporting the governments at various levels to deliver on their ICPD commitments. Under overall supervision of the UNFPA Assistant Representative, Communications Assistant will assist in development of communications plan and associated work to sustain coverage of ICPD priority issues in the public domain, to strengthen political will and public’s understanding of UNFPA mission and objectives, enhancing organisation’s credibility as well as to provide effective and timely professional assistance and support in developing drafting and maintaining contacts’ information, relations with media and maintaining publications materials.
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Duties and Responsibilities |
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Functions / Key Results Expected Under supervision of Assistant Representative, the key responsibilities for Communications Assistant entail the following:
Lead the work of journalist/photographer (when applicable)
Summary of key functions:
Impact of Results
Measurable outputs of the work assignment:
Performance Indicators for evaluation of results:
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Competencies |
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Required Competencies: Values
Acts in accordance with UN/UNFPA values and holds himself/herself accountable for actions taken. Demonstrates personal commitment to UNFPA's mandate and to the organizational vision.
Takes responsibility for personal learning and career development and actively seeks opportunities to learn through formal and informal means. Learns from others inside and outside the organization adopting best practices created by others. Actively produces and disseminates new knowledge.
Demonstrates an international outlook, appreciates differences in values and learns from cultural diversity. Takes actions appropriate to the religious and cultural context and shows respect, tact and consideration for cultural differences. Observes and inquires to understand the perspectives of others and continually examines his/her own biases and behaviors. Managing Relationships
Works collaboratively with colleagues inside and outside of UNFPA to allow the achievement of common goals and shared objectives. Actively seeks resolution of disagreements and supports the decisions of the team.
Delivers oral and written information in a timely, effective and easily understood manner. Participates in meetings and group discussions actively listening and sharing information. Frankly expresses ideas with the intent to resolve issues, considers what others have to say and responds appropriately to criticism.
Manages personal reactions by remaining calm, composed and patient even when under stress or during a crisis and avoids engaging in unproductive conflict. Expresses disagreement in constructive ways that focus on the issue not the person. Tolerates conditions of uncertainty or ambiguity and continues to work productively. Working with people
Integrates himself/herself into the work unit seeking opportunities to originate action and actively contributing to achieving results with other members of the team. Knows his/her limitations and strength, welcomes constructive criticism and feedback and gives honest and contractive feedback to colleagues and supervisors. Seeks new challenges and assignments and exhibits a desire to learn. Accepts responsibility for personal performance participating in individual work planning and objective setting seeking feedback and acting to continuously improve performance. Personal Leadership and Effectiveness
Uses appropriate analytical tools and logic to gather, define and analyze information, situations and problems and draws logical conclusions from data. Demonstrates an ability to set clear and appropriate priorities focusing on tasks and activities which have a strategic impact on results. Anticipates and meets information needs of the team and other stakeholders.
Strives to achieve high personal standard of excellence. Takes action that goes beyond responding to the obvious needs of the situation and persists until successful outcomes are achieved.
Makes timely and appropriate decisions taking into consideration various and complex issues and takes responsibility for the impact of decisions. Inquiries to understand the perspectives of others and continually examines his/her own biases and behaviors. Functional Competencies:
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Required Skills and Experience |
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Required Skills and Experience
Application Instructions:
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UNFPA is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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