Location:

Kingston, Jamaica
Salary:

negotiable / YEAR
Job type:

VOLUNTEER
Posted:

2 months ago
Category:

Media and Public Relations
Deadline:

29/02/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

assignment(s)

Open recruitment (advertised)

Advertisement end date:29/02/2024

General

Description of assignment title

United Nations and SDG Media Monitoring in Jamaica

Assignment country

Jamaica

Expected start date

Invalid Date

Sustainable Development Goal

17. Partnerships for the goals

For how many hours per week will the volunteer be required?

1 – 5 hours per week

Host entity

UN Resident Coordinator Office Jamaica

Type

Online

Duration

12 weeks

Number of assignments

Details

Mission and objectives

The United Nations Resident Coordinator Office (RCO) supports the work of the UN Resident Coordinator (UNRC/RC). The UN RCO leads the UN Country Team (UNCT) in consultations with the Government to define and agree on the UN strategic response to the Government’s development priorities. This response is captured in the UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF). Amid new UN reforms, the previous joint post of UN Resident Coordinator and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative (RR) were formally separated into two distinct posts, making way for a brand new, independent, impartial and empowered UN RC post. The Office coordinates activities related to common programming including Agenda 2030, joint programmes, joint programming activities and development coordination work. This is done in conformity with the objectives and priorities of the Government, and the mandates and objectives of the United Nations agencies. The collective known as the UNCT, has been mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to harness its collective synergy to deliver better results at reduced cost. The RCO aims to bring the UNCT together to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operational activities at the country level. Coordinating development operations promotes more strategic support for national plans and priorities, makes operations more efficient and reduces transaction costs for governments. This helps the UN to be a more relevant and reliable partner for governments. The twenty-three United Nations agencies working in Jamaica have combined technical expertise and financial resources to support the UNCT. Their joint mission: Delivering Results Together. The Office of the UN Resident Coordinator is supported by development coordinators and other critical staff /associates.

Context

The United Nations Resident Coordination Office (UNRCO) supports the architecture of the Development Coordination Office (DCO) as well as the Department of Global Communications (DGC) of the UN Secretariat. News monitoring and social listening are key activities to understand perceptions around the UN and its work, identify risks and opportunities, and inform decision-making, among other goals. These activities are instrumental in strengthening the positioning of the United Nations in the duty station and the region as a crucial partner for having a regional scope to identify the most representative news and impressions. Jamaican media to be monitored include, but are not limited to: i) main national media, and alternative news media in their various formats that reflect UN work and interests. ii) comments from media, stakeholders, and other key audiences that may affect positively or negatively the image of the Organization, iii) international media coverage on prioritized issues in Jamaica.

Task type

Communication and social media

Task description

We seek support from 1 Online Volunteer (OV) for the media monitoring task on the United Nations and key development issues (including the SDGs). The OV, under the guidance of the Communications and Advocacy Officer will (i) monitor, (ii) collate and then (ii) produce a daily bulletin according to the requirements established by the RCO and a format established in consultation with the OV. The OV will: – Gather sufficient, reliable information daily through screening of traditional and non-traditional news and social media outlets in or related to Jamaica. – Monitor the news for pieces on prioritized social and political issues – Monitor the news in national media for pieces that may interest United Nations Agencies, Funds, Programmes, and staff. – Monitor the news in Jamaica for pieces that mention the United Nations as well as development issues linked to human rights and social development, governance, the climate, peace and security, and economic development. – Trends/instances of significant threat to information integrity (misinformation and disinformation) should also be captured. -Prepare a twice-weekly bulletin with news, including headlines, story leads, and links to the source. The bulletin should be delivered twice weekly to the UNRCO before 9:00 a.m. Jamaica time, Mondays and Thursdays (negotiable as content may be low). – One chosen bulletin may include weekly media insights reports on prioritized issues (as available). – The OV may consider sharing emergency bulletins should there be a critical event. – The format of the Report MAY reflect the following categories: 1. General United Nations/ AFPs / HOA Media Mentions 2. Development Issues (i) The Economy (ii) Climate (iii) Peace and Security (iv) Human Rights & LNOB Groups 3. Key Statements/ Positions from Heads of Government/ Senior Cabinet 4. Risks to Information Integrity (Examples of Mis & Disinformation)

Requirements

Required experience

Candidates should have professional or at least advanced experience with social and other media. Familiarity with the political, social and economic context of this duty station and the assignment is highly desired. In addition, candidates should have excellent analytical and good writing skills.

Languages

English, Level: Fluent, Required

Other information

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

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