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UNAIDS is an innovative United Nations partnership that leads and inspires the world in achieving universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support.
UNAIDS' Cosponsors include
UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, UNDP, UNFPA, UNODC, UN Women, ILO, UNESCO, WHO and the World Bank. Visit the UNAIDS Web site at www.unaids.org |
Vacancy No.: UNAIDS/13/FT29
Title: Communications Manager (Editorial)
Grade: P4
Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment
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Date:
17 May 2013
Application Deadline:
15 June 2013
Vacancy Filled
Organization unit:
Duty station:
Geneva Switzerland
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MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT:
Our mission is to effectively position UNAIDS and our issues with key audiences. And to create, manage and share knowledge with partners and potential partners in the AIDS response.
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Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
Under the overall supervision and guidance of Chief, Communications unit the incumbent is responsible for the Communications unit with the following responsibilities:
- Develop and implement editorial and communications strategies and work plans for UNAIDS at the global and regional levels.
- Implement and update UNAIDS branding and logo clearance processes.
- Lead, guide and motivate the Communications staff and consultants. Guide country officers for regional and country response in the area of editorial content and communications.
- Lead and manage on-going projects related to communications, including but not limited to the first line approval for editorial content, reports, documents from the field and throughout HQ, press materials and background materials, press releases, Q&As and key messages, review UNAIDS documents in preparation for logo and political clearance.
- Undertake the development and review of a wide range of materials such as brochures, documents, reports, key messages, talking points for national and international press events and interviews, press releases, statements, fact sheets, Q&As, newsletters, feature stories for UNAIDS website.
- Ensure that communications policies and branding are followed, adapting existing and developing related guidelines for use throughout UNAIDS.
- Advise Senior Management Team members and staff at all levels on editorial and communications related issues and work closely with Communications Managers to ensure maximized re-purposing and dissemination of content created.
- Within the delegated authority, to represent UNAIDS at communications related meetings and working groups.
- Undertake related assignments as required by the Chief, Communications.
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| REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS |
Education:
Advanced university degree in communications, public relations, journalism, business administration or related field. |
Competencies:
UNAIDS Values
- Commitment to the AIDS response
- Integrity
- Respect for diversity
Core Competencies
- Working in teams
- Communicating with impact
- Applying expertise
- Delivering results
- Driving change and innovation
- Being accountable
Managerial Competencies
- Building relationships and networks
- Developing and empowering others
- Managing performance and resources
- Vision and strategic thinking
- Exercising sound judgement
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Experience:
A minimum of seven to ten years of professional experience in communications, journalism, public affairs at international levels, with some 6 years managing communications and media relations or editorial.
Experience in organizing and facilitating interagency working groups, task force and partners meetings at national and international level.
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Languages:
Essential:
Advanced knowledge of English
Desirable:
Good knowledge of French or another UN official language.
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Annual salary:
(Net of tax)
67,483 USD at single rate
72,467 USD with primary dependants
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Applications from people living with HIV are particularly welcome. Applications from women and from nationals of non- and under-represented member states are particularly encouraged. |
Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to the Staff Regulations and Rules of the World Health Organization (WHO) adjusted, as necessary, to take into account the particular operational needs of UNAIDS, and any subsequent amendments.
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
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Note: The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer or promotion of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity. The medical criterion for recruitment is fitness to work in the particular post. The United Nations HIV/AIDS Personnel Policy clearly stipulates that no staff and/or potential candidates shall be discriminated against on the basis of real or perceived HIV status. HIV infection, in itself, does not constitute lack of fitness to work. There is no obligation to disclose HIV-related personal information.
UNAIDS is committed to providing a work environment that respects the inherent dignity of all persons. UNAIDS has a responsibility to take all appropriate steps to prevent and respond to discrimination, abuse of authority, and harassment, including sexual harassment in the workplace or in connection with work. UNAIDS has zero tolerance towards abusive conduct. |
UNAIDS is committed to providing equity of access to employment, advancement and retention in UNAIDS, recognizing that it is in the interest of UNAIDS to recruit and maintain a diverse and skilled workforce that is representative of the diverse nature of society, which includes persons with disabilities. It is therefore the policy of UNAIDS to actively promote equity of access to employment opportunities within UNAIDS for persons with disabilities.
UNAIDS undertakes to provide reasonable accommodation necessary to enable a person with a disability to access employment opportunities, enter into and remain in employment within UNAIDS. The principle of reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection and appointment. |
Please visit UNAIDS's e-Recruitment website at: https://erecruit.unaids.org to review and apply to positions. The system provides instructions for online application procedures. |
All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement. |
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Vacancy Filled |
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