Public Information Officer/Communications Team Leader at United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

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 an additional two (2) years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in public information, journalism, international relations, public administration or related area is required.
• At least (2) years humanitarian experience in the field (actual setting where a mission and/or project is being implemented) in emergency situations (complex emergency or natural disaster) is required.
• Experience with crisis communications and social media is required.
• Knowledge of graphic design, and photo or video editing software is required.
• Experience with the UN common system is desirable.
• Field experience in the Region (Eastern and/or Southern Africa) is desirable
• Experience in a regional communications role is desirable.