Posting Title: DIRECTOR, UNIC Islamabad, P5, P5
Org. Setting
and Reporting
This position is located in the United Nations Information
Centre (UNIC) in Islamabad, within the Information Centres Service (ICS) of the
Strategic Communications Division (SCD) of the Department of Global
Communications (DGC).
The UNIC is part of the global network of United Nations Information Centres
(UNICs), and UNIC Islamabad is the principal source of information about the
United Nations system in Pakistan. It is responsible for promoting public
understanding and support for the aims and activities of the United Nations by
communicating the work of the UN to a local audience in local languages;
engaging local and regional partners; and, overall, bringing the United Nations
closer to the peoples it serves. The UNIC Islamabad is integrated with the
Resident Coordinator Office (RCO) in Pakistan since the operationalization of
the United Nations development system reform on 1 January 2019.
He or she is under the general supervision of the Chief of ICS and reports
directly to the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Pakistan.
Responsibilities
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Within delegated authority, the incumbent is responsible for the
following duties:
Lead, supervise and carry out the work programme of the centre; undertake or
oversee the programmatic and/or administrative tasks necessary for the
functioning of a medium information centre, including preparation of budgets,
reporting on budget/programme performance, recruitment of staff and evaluation
of staff performance; manage, guide, develop and train staff under his or her
supervision; foster teamwork and communication among staff in the information
centre and across organizational boundaries.
In line with the Global Communications Strategy for the United Nations,
conceptualize, design and execute the programmes and activities in Pakistan;
lead and supervise the development and implementation of high profile
multimedia strategic communications campaigns as well as oversee digital and
social media content and activities in multiple languages and in coordination
with DGC UNHQ team as needed; develop a network of effective digital
influencers and opportunities for cross promotion on issues of common interest;
develop outreach to key target audiences, including youth; set quality and
production standards for information dissemination; approve the preparation,
from research to publication, of UN newsletters, periodicals, reports and
books; supervise the creation and maintenance of networks of high level
communications contacts with members of the media, governmental agencies,
international organizations, civil society, educational institutions, and
members of the creative community in the work region; and lead and supervised
the assessment of the overall effectiveness of the communications strategy and
programmes.
Provide substantive support to the Resident Coordinator on strategic
communications issues and adapting and localizing global communications and
advocacy priorities promoting the work of the United Nations.
Provide substantive support to the Resident Coordinator and the UN Country Team
(UNCT) in designing, implementing and monitoring the UN joint communications
strategy, aligned to the UN Global Communications Strategy and based on the UN
Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF),a key instrument for
planning and implementing UN development activities in the country, in support
of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
May act as UN spokesperson in Pakistan upon coordination with the Resident
Coordinator; liaise with national and international media on UN activities and
programmes related to Pakistan as well as on global UN issues and campaigns;
organize and chair press briefings and media stakeouts; issue press releases
and media statements; assist the Resident Coordinator and UN Country Team
members with their media engagements.
Manage internal and external digital communications platforms such as the UNCT
website, official UNCT social media accounts, intranet and on-line
collaboration platforms in line with UN Secretariat governance mechanisms,
including those related to information security. Plan and facilitate the
development and implementation of a digital content strategy for UNCT websites
and social media and contribute to the development of key UNCT communications
and advocacy products.
Provide diverse materials (briefings, speeches, questions and answers, etc.),
technical and policy advice on highly complex public information and
communications issues related to the operation of the centre to the Resident
Coordinator and the Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications and other
UN senior officials; provide UN Headquarters with media reports regarding
highly complex conditions and public attitudes towards the UN in the work
region; ensure that the policies and activities of the UN are conveyed
accurately and promptly, within highly complex political, substantive and/or
operational situations, to the national authorities.
In close coordination with the Resident Coordinator, lead and supervise
activities to promote and coordinate the communications aspect of visits by the
Secretary-General, UN senior officials, and/or UN delegations to the work
region.
Ensure that the outputs produced by the centre maintain high-quality standards
and comply with the UN and UNCT branding strategy, and that reports are clearly
written, timely, objective and based on comprehensive data; report to
intergovernmental bodies on programmatic and/or substantive issues, as
appropriate, particularly those presented in biannual and/or annual reports;
and present position papers and reports to intergovernmental bodies, as
appropriate.
Manage the promotion of joint communications activities between the RCO, DGC
and UN System entities in Pakistan; conceptualize a strategy for strengthening
the communications impact of the Organization in Pakistan as part of the United
Nations Communications Group (UNCG); lead coordinated UN system communications
support and provide strategic communications guidance and crisis communications
support to the RCO, the UNCG and other UN System entities in Pakistan; serve as
chair of the UNCG.
Supervise the organization of meetings, seminars, etc. relating to the
communications aspects of substantive issues in the work region; in matters
related to communications, lead international, regional or national meetings,
supervising programmatic and/or substantive and organizational discussions with
representatives of other institutions; represent the information centre at
international, regional or national meetings and at UN interagency meetings,
seminars, etc. on substantive issues.
Ensure appropriate tools and methods are in place and used to measure and
evaluate impact with timely reports to UN Headquarters.
Build and strengthen synergies with other DGC field offices, RCOs and UNCTs in
the region/sub-region and with UNICs working in the same language.
Perform other duties and special functions, as required by UN Headquarters and
the RC.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Demonstrated knowledge of strategic communications and public
information techniques, including audience-focused strategic communications and
crisis communications; proven ability to implement effective media campaigns
and to develop traditional and digital media products and activities targeting
the media; ability to identify communications opportunities and problems and to
articulate these to clients. Ability to advise on communication challenges,
assess communication environments, develop communication strategies, and manage
implementation of public information campaigns in the work region with various
promotional and publicity techniques. Ability to make decisions with an eye to
the impact on others and on the Organization and to apply rules, regulations,
policies and guidelines in work situations. Shows pride in work and in
achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject
matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing
deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than
personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or
challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for
incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women
and men in all areas of work.
COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to
others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately;
asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way
communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience;
demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of
all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one
has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates
in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates,
provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes
personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work
unit, where applicable.
LEADERSHIP: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow:
empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing
strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships
with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates
and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for
change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to
take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for
incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women
and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and
commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
MANAGING PERFORMANCE: Delegates the appropriate responsibility,
accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles,
responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately
judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches
task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly
discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages
risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the
development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.
Education
An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in
journalism, communication, public information, international relations or a
related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with
two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced
university degree.
Work
Experience
A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience,
including four years at the international level, in public information,
communications, journalism, international relations or related area is required.
Experience in implementing strategic, multimedia communications campaigns,
public speaking, and working in and/or with traditional and digital media is
required.
Experience in resource administration, including budget preparation, human
resources management and/or conflict management and resource mobilization is
required.
Experience supervising an office, unit or section (of at least 5 people) within
the United Nations common system or a comparable international organization is
desirable.
Experience with the political, social, and economic context of Pakistan and the
sub-region of responsibility is desirable.
Experience working in communications, including crisis communications, in the
United Nations common system or a comparable international organization is
desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations
Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Urdu
is desirable. Knowledge of other UN official languages is desirable.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment
exercise which will be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
Staff members of the United Nations Secretariat must fulfil the
lateral move requirements to be eligible to apply for this vacancy. Staff
members are requested to indicate all qualifying lateral moves in their
Personal History Profile (PHP) and cover letter.
Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to
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adherence to the United Nations Financial Disclosure programme. 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, applicants from the following Member States, which are
unrepresented or underrepresented in the UN Secretariat as of 30 April 2021,
are strongly encouraged to apply: Afghanistan, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and
Barbuda, Bahrain, Belize, Brunei Darussalam, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, China,
Comoros, Cuba, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Djibouti, Dominica,
Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao
People's Democratic Republic, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein,
Luxembourg, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Monaco,
Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Qatar,
Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the
Grenadines, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Solomon Islands,
Somalia, South Sudan, Suriname, Timor-Leste, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu,
United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vanuatu, Bolivarian Republic of
Venezuela.
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