Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is to be filled within SCPID and will be based in Beni. The incumbent of the post will be placed under the authority of the Public Information Officer.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Public Information Assistant is responsible for the following duties: • Researching and processing information in accordance with instructions from SCPID management. • Social network analysis skills and the ability to take professional photos and videos, write scripts and edit video reports. • Participation in the editorial meeting which determines the angle of treatment of subjects and the formats to be produced; to evaluate the newspapers, the various reports and programs broadcast and to improve or change the products according to the decisions of the editorial board. • Produce analysis reports in French, at the request of the editor-in-chief or SCPID management. • Prepare and write quality texts for the website, deliver reports on time for broadcast and adapt radio production in national languages into multimedia products for the Okapi.net website. • Put online multimedia articles adapted for the MONUSCO site, including videos and pre-processed photos to illustrate articles. • Manage relations with information sources at all levels: political, military and religious authorities, civil society, UN agencies, etc. Maintain an address book and telephone numbers for all sources of information, filing and sharing contacts. • Be present at the editorial office on working days, with flexibility to adapt schedules as needed. • Be able to work shifts outside 08:30 – 17:30; Be available to travel within the sectors. • Perform other duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism Respect for the standards and ethics of media professionals in all circumstances. Familiarity with the DRC media. Strong interpersonal skills and a special ability to establish and maintain fruitful professional relationships in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment with tact and respect for diversity. Demonstrates pride in work and achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and meets commitments, deadlines and achieves results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows perseverance in the face of difficult problems or challenges; maintains composure in crisis situations Planning and Organizing Ability to plan work and manage multiple priorities. Demonstrates good judgment in carrying out responsibilities. Clearly defines goals consistent with agreed strategies; Prioritizes activities and tasks; Changes priorities as needed; Allows sufficient time and resources to complete task; Takes risks and unforeseen events into account in planning; Monitors execution of plans and modifies them as necessary; Makes the best use of available time. Communication Good oral and written communication skills: clear and concise expression. Proficiency in computer tools, software and other Internet applications is highly recommended. Express yourself clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; Listen to others, understand them well and follow up appropriately; Ask appropriate questions to obtain clarification and facilitate dialogue; Adapt language, tone, style and presentation to the audience you are addressing; Share information with all those it interests and keep everyone informed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job – Specific Qualification

Courses/training in journalism, multimedia or a related field is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of five (5) years’ professional experience in journalism, communications or public information, of which 3 years are spent working as videographer and photographer are required. Demonstrated ability to develop messages in a variety of formats adapted to different social media platforms is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position advertised, fluency (oral and written) in French is required; Fluency in a Swahili language is required. Knowledge of English is an additional asset.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an informal discussion.

Special Notice

• This position is temporarily available until June 30, 2025. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. • While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station. This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15. Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation. Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as “retirement.” Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

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.