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Communication Associate
Communication Associate at UNRCO April 2024
General
Description of assignment title: Communication Associate
Assignment country: United Republic of Tanzania
Expected start date: 05/01/2024
Sustainable Development Goal: 17. Partnerships for the goals
Volunteer category: National UN Volunteer Specialist
Host entity: UNRCO
Type: Onsite
Duration: 6 months (with possibility of extension)
Number of assignments: 1
Duty stations: Dar es Salaam

Details
Mission and objectives
The
UN Resident Coordinator is the representative of the UN
Secretary-General in Tanzania and is responsible for coordinating the
work of the UN Tanzania Country Team (UNCT) which consists of 23 UN
Agencies.

Context
The UN Resident Coordinator’s Office
(RCO) in Tanzania supports the UN Resident Coordinator in promoting
Tanzania’s attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and
the Africa Agenda 2063. The RCO further provides strategic guidance and
coordination support for the design and delivery of the United Nations
Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2022-2027. Developed
in partnership with the Government, the UNSDCF is the UN’s key
instrument to respond to national needs and to advance social, economic
and environmental priorities in line with the SDGs and the 2030 Agenda
for Sustainable Development.

The RCO advises and supports UN
agencies, funds and programmes on areas of Strategic planning,
Substantial evidence-based SDGs analysis; Data and Results-Based
Management, Results monitoring and reporting; Partnership and
Development Finance; and Programme Communications and Advocacy.

The
NUNV Communication Associate will support the RCO Communication team in
making visible and documenting UN’s contribution to sustainable
development in Tanzania. He/she will closely collaborate with the UN
Communication Group (UNCG) and external partners and will report
directly to the head of the communication team.

Task description
Based
in RCO under the direct supervision of the head of the head of the RCO
Communication Team the NUNV will support coordination and implementation
of various components of the RCO Communication Workplan as well as the
work of the UNCG (an interagency group of communication officers from UN
agencies in Tanzania).

This will entail:

• Supporting
  the production of a wide range of joint communication and advocacy
  materials including website articles, press releases, newsletters and
  other publications.
• Collaborate with UNCG to identify
  compelling stories and case studies showcasing the impact of UN projects
  and activities, emphasizing human-interest narratives.
• Support
  monitoring and compilation of national news related to the SDGs and
  official development assistance and other relevant topics.
• Support management of UN Tanzania social media platforms with relevant
  content to enhance the visibility of UN’s work in the country.
• Assist with coordination of RCO/UNCG meetings, events and activities.
• Provide interpretation service for senior UNRCO/UN Country Team officials at select events, activities.
• Perform any other tasks as required by the RCO Communication Team and RCO senior management.

Eligibility criteria
Age: 27 – 80

Nationality
Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
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Requirements
Required experience

• 3
  years of experience in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism,
  Media Studies, Social Sciences or a related field. Previous experience
  working with an international development organization is an asset.
• Excellent oral and written skills in Kiswahili and English including
  excellent drafting, editing, compilation and reporting skills. eJXtPjW
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• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially
  sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range
  of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth
  organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with
  tools and approaches of communications for development.
• Ability
  to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging
  environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of
  international and national personnel.
• Solid overall computer
  literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Word,
  Outlook, etc.) and social media applications (e.g. X, Instagram,
  Facebook).
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.

Area(s) of expertise

• Communication, Economics and finance, Translation and interpretation
• Driving license

Languages

• English, Level: Fluent, Required
• Swahili, Level: Fluent, Desirable

Required education level

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in Communications, Economics and Finance, Interpretation and Translation

Competencies and values

• Accountability
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Creativity
• Judgement and decision-making
• Planning and organizing
• Professionalism
• Self-management

Other information
Living conditions and remarks

Tanzania
is a stable and peaceful lower-middle-income country. Dar es Salaam is
Tanzania’s commercial capital and contains high concentrations of trade
and other services and manufacturing compared to other parts of
Tanzania, which has about 80 percent of its population in rural areas.

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.
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