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Vacancy Announcement No: UPU/14/P3/ST/59
Title: Communication Expert
Grade: P3
Type of contract: Short Term Appointment
Duration: Five months
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Publication Date:
30 June 2014
Application Deadline:
13 July 2014
Vacancy Filled
Organizational Unit:
Executive Office, Strategy and Communication Directorate (DCSC)
Communication
Duty Station:
Bern Switzerland
Scheduled date for taking up appointment: August 2014
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Organizational Context:
With its 192 member countries, the Universal Postal Union (UPU), a specialized agency of the United Nations, is the primary forum for cooperation between postal sector players. It helps to ensure a truly universal network of up-to-date products and services.
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Main duties:
Under the supervision of the Communication Programme Manager, the incumbent will assist with, but not be limited to :
- Researching and writing press releases and web content;
- Preparing backgrounders and other media briefing papers;
- Helping to strengthen relations with the United Nations (UN) correspondents based in Geneva, UN Radio and Television, the trade press covering postal issues specifically, and the global media at large;
- Helping with media relations in the lead-up to World Post Day and the Strategy Conference;
- When appropriate, writing opinion pieces to pitch to the editorial boards of influential media;
- Seeking media interview opportunities for the Universal Postal Union (UPU) on topics we wish to push and highlight;
- Monitoring UPU press activity and, when opportune, contributing letters to the editor on topics covered in major news outlets where the UPU could share a position or opinion.
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QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS REQUIRED |
Education:
University degree (Bachelor) in communication, journalism or public relations. |
Experience:
Five years work experience in communication or public relations. |
Technical knowledge:
- Excellent writing and editing skills for print and electronic journalism;
- Ability to think strategically and develop communication plans; shape key messages; identify target audiences;
- Experience with audio and video media;
- Good project management skills;
- Good knowledge of modern public relations methods and desktop publishing tools;
- Good knowledge of the mainstream and specialized press;
- Knowledge of new electronic tools and social media networks;
- Knowledge of the international communications environment an asset.
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Skills and abilities / competencies:
- Excellent communication skills;
- Good analytical skills and ability to make clear presentations;
- Enthusiasm, diplomacy and accuracy;
- Priorities management; ability to work against tight deadlines.
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Language skills:
- Proficiency in English or French.
- The knowledge of other languages, in addition German, would be an advantage.
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Additional Information:
Candidates must ensure that they provide relevant contact details so that they can be contacted at any time, to prevent them from being excluded from the selection process.
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| The conditions of service are governed by the Staff Regulations and Rules of the International Bureau of the Universal Postal Union.
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Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form.
All applications must be received by the closing date as stated in the vacancy announcement.
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. |
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Applications from women and member states are particularly encouraged.
The UPU promotes diversity and work-life balance. |
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| For further instructions regarding the online application process, please visit the UPU internet page at: https://upu.int/en/Universal-Postal-Union/Careers |
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Vacancy Filled |
This vacancy is shown for viewing only. It is not currently open for applications
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