SENIOR PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER

Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean

岗位领域：信息技术 工作性质：实习

学历要求：本科及以上 岗位职级：其他

工作地点：SANTIAGO 截止日期：01 February , 2025

岗位信息网址：https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/249823?language=en

职位描述

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority and depending on location, the Senior Public Information Officer may be responsible for the following duties:  Monitor and analyze current events, the press and public opinion, to identify issues and trends at global and regional levels. Based on this analysis, advise the senior management of ECLAC on strategic communications, public outreach and campaigns, crisis communications and reputational issues.  Conceptualize, design and lead the implementation of the overall communication strategy, programme and activities in line with the UN Global Communications Strategy to: keep the public informed of the Commission's goals and activities; promote its branding and positioning in national, regional and global media; secure public endorsement for ECLAC's mandate; and mobilize action in support of ECLAC's work.Prepare communication strategies for the Commission's main intergovernmental events and its participation in UN Global Events and other relevant fora at global, regional and national levels.  Serve as lead spokesperson for the public information programme; provide technical and policy advice on highly complex public information and communications issues; develop and disseminate best practices.  Manage and execute the work programme of the Unit under their responsibility. Carry out programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Unit, reporting on budget/programme performance, preparing inputs for results-based budgeting, Lead and direct a team of public information officers; plan and allocate work assignments; coach, mentor, and evaluate staff; participate in recruitment and selection of new staff and in the development of training programs.  Oversee the preparation, from research to publication, of ECLAC's newsletters, periodicals, reports and books and ensure broad dissemination.  Conduct sensitive political liaison work; create and maintain networks of high-level communications contacts with broadcast media, the press, social media outlets, governmental agencies, international institutions and other groups and organizations in civil society (non- governmental organizations (NGOs), businesses, community organizations, women's groups, etc.); represent the organization in important meetings, conferences, events, etc.; promote joint public relations ventures.  Contribute to development of institutional public relations policies.  Assess the overall effectiveness of the communication strategy and programmes and make needed changes in approach and technique.  Provide diverse materials (briefings, speeches, questions and answers) for use by senior officials, develop or overall see development of high-profile multi-media communications campaigns; set quality and production standards for information dissemination.  Leads team members efforts to collect and analyze data and provides insight to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.  Ensures that everyone can discover, access, integrate and share the data they need.

Competencies

 PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of different aspects of public information and communication. Ability to address a range of issues in the context of political developments, public attitudes and local conditions. Ability to advise on high profile and sensitive communication challenges. Ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision- making and convey resulting information to management. Ability to assess world-wide communication environments, develop communication strategies and manage implementation of public information campaigns with various promotional and publicity techniques. Ability to produce a variety of written communications products in a clear, concise style. Ability to present and defend difficult positions to senior officials. 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.  PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.  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.  VISION: Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks; clearly communicates links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals; generates and communicates broad and compelling organizational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction; conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in communication, journalism, international relations, public administration or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job - Specific Qualification

Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable. Studies in economics are desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in public information, journalism, international relations, public administration or related area is required. Relevant experience in communication strategies using social networks is required. Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable. Experience working in an international organization is desirable. Experience working in Latin America and the Caribbean region is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat and Spanish is a working language of ECLAC. For the position advertised, fluency in both English and Spanish is required.

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