Communication Assistant, G5 (Un Kenya Common Roster - Multiple Positions & Duty Stations) at United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON)

Responsibilities

• Main Duties: To perform general administrative and some specialized communications processes that support the creation of communications content and the delivery of communications services aimed at maintaining and enhancing organization’s visibility and reputation and supporting fundraising activities.
• Provide coordination, administrative and specialized services, to support staff in the development, preparation and execution of communications campaigns for target audiences.
• Monitor and coordinate materials, schedules, facilities and clearances, and provide support for special events, and video/film, photographic and radio projects.
• Conduct clearly defined research and prepare reports and provide data that enables informed decision-making.
• Monitor traditional and social media and report relevant information to senior staff to inform the development and/or evaluation of communications activities and strategies.
• Under clear guidance, prepare content for traditional and social media platforms and networks, and printed materials, to enhance coverage and support of organisation’s activities, ensuring consistency with corporate messages and standards.
• Distribute communications guidelines to staff for reference when creating content.
• Manage and maintain records and databases, such as journalist and media outlet contact lists, to ensure the information is accurate, organised and readily available for others to access. 

Education

• Completion of secondary education or equivalent is required. Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, International Relations, Public Relations, or relevant field is desirable.

Job - Specific Qualification

• Relevant training in Communications or Public Relations is desirable.

Work Experience

• A minimum of Five (5) years of progressive experience in Communication Management or Public Relations or Information Management or Media studies, Media, BIT - Business Information Technology, Communication Studies or communications or journalism is required.
• The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to three (3) years for candidates who possess a first level University degree.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office applications is required. MS word or Word or Excel or Powerpoint or Access or Google Docs or G-Suite or Quickbooks or Computer packages or Computer applications or Google Suite or Computers.
• Experience in using integrated information management systems such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is desirable.
• Experience in website administration (content management system), social networks administration and research is desirable.
• One (1) year of work experience within the United Nations or similar international organization is desirable. One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Deadline; sept 16th