Digital Media Communications and Partnership Assistant
United Nations Development Programme – United Nations
- Kingston and St. Andrew
- 90000 - 100000
- Volunteer
- Updated 31/10/2023
- Janelle Pierre
This position will provide support to the United Nations Resident Coordinator Office in Jamaica regarding public communications to a range of priority external stakeholders.
Task description
Within delegated authority, the Digital Media Communications and Partnerships Assistant may be responsible for the following duties: Communications:
• Support the graphic design and dissemination of the Annual Results Report 2022 and other multimedia reporting and advocacy products as required;
• Support the design and dissemination of the Jamaican Economy Panel Report;
• Support the design and creation of other multimedia and reporting products (e.g. videos, motion graphics, animations, photography, joint results reports and infographics) contributing to the scale up social media and Website engagement strategy;
• Capture, adapt and format digital content such as graphic design, image files editing and video recording and editing for use on website and social media platforms of the UN Agencies and organize and facilitate graphic media ‘step-down’ trainings sessions for UNCT Communications capacity development in these regards;
• Support a multi-country campaign efforts around misinformation and disinformation as well as monitoring and reporting on their efficacy;
• Support the development of monitoring strategies and reporting on digital/ social media indicators based on current UNCT Communications Strategy and M&E framework;
• Support the development of thought leadership pieces and best-practice papers, including press communication pieces, speeches and presentations. Partnerships:
• Assist in conducting basic research, compiling background materials, statistical data, and briefing notes for joint programming and other internal and external partnerships activities;
• Support the identification and the development of programme concepts for possible sources of funding that could be leveraged for UNCT/SDG implementation;
• Support the facilitation of visibility opportunities that advance the partnerships and resource mobilization strategy;
• Support the updating of key background papers and partner briefings;
• Support the mapping and updating of press and partner listings;
• Support the mapping of SDG investments of relevant international development partners against country implementation plan;
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Candidates must have 18-26 years old.
Candidates must be students or recent graduates (1 year after graduation).
Must be national or legal resident of Jamaica.
English level: Fluent
Areas of expertise: Communication, Development programmes
Living conditions and remarks
The UN Volunteer will be based at UN Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO), in Kingston, Jamaica. Kingston is designated a Hardship Category “A” duty station. No special precautions or conditions apply to staff members locating to this duty station. Jamaica is a Caribbean country with good living conditions. There are few problems of water and electricity supply. Housing conditions are of varying quality depending on the area. Jamaica has over 16 public and six private hospitals located around the island. Jamaica offers excellent food and dining options from casual dining experiences to fine restaurants. Kingston is the capital and largest city of Jamaica, located on the southeastern coast of the island facing a natural harbour. This is where UN agencies are based and where the UN volunteer will be working from. The island’s climate is tropical with temperatures rarely falling below 20°C and facilitates many diverse ecosystems. Prepare yourself for the high level of humidity, which can be tiring if you’re not used to it. The country is also located in the Atlantic hurricane belt, meaning that Jamaica is at risk of hurricanes from June to November every year, with the peak season from August to October. Kingston is on a coastal location, hence it comes under the influence of the sea, though dense urban development can negate this effect. Living conditions: The contract lasts for the period indicated above with possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity, and satisfactory performance. Travel to duty station will be provided in the event the duty station is not within commuting distance from the place of recruitment. The applicable Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities, and normal cost of living expenses. Life, health, and permanent disability insurance are included (health insurance for up to 3 dependents), as well as final repatriation (if applicable) and exit allowance for satisfactory service. Specific UN Volunteer entitlements, including insurance coverage, Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA), Expertise differential, Entry / Exit lump sums, among others, are available at: https://app.unv.org/calculator. The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service is available at: https://explore.unv.org/cos.
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.
Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy