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Job Title:  Communication and Advocacy Assistant (No Experience UN Jobs)

Organisation: United Nations Volunteers (UNV)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: UNV Country Coordinator

About US:

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. We work with partners to integrate qualified, highly motivated and well-supported UN Volunteers into development programming and promote the value and global recognition of volunteerism. UNV is administered by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and reports to the UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board.

Job Summary:  The UNV Field Unit is composed of the UNV Country Coordinator and Programme Assistant. The incumbent will support the Field Unit team in the areas of communication and advocacy.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the UNV Country Coordinator, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Support the implementation of the Communications and Advocacy strategy of the United Nations in Uganda and ensure volunteerism is integrated in joint UN initiatives.
• Support the UNV Field Unit in the development/production of communication and advocacy instruments and materials including for awareness-rising campaigns, including briefing materials in coordination with the supervisor.
• Participate in UN Communications Group and contribute to identifying new and creative ways to show how volunteerism can be integrated and mainstreamed in the UN programmes, promote a coherent image of the UNV and participate in developing a common UN Communications and Advocacy Action Plan and Workplans.
• Assist the Country Coordinator in collection of stories and articles from the serving UN Volunteers for inclusion in the UNV Newsletter, and maintenance of regular contact with publishers and other suppliers to ensure production.
• Regular update of the UNV media forums including Facebook page and Twitter account.
• Support the identification and synthesis of lessons learnt from UNV Assignments directly linked to UNV Strategic Framework outcomes.
• Assist the UNV Field Unit in organizing monthly advocacy workshops/briefings for partners and community to sensitize and create awareness on UNV’s mandates and work in Uganda.

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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in (currently enrolled or recent graduate) in communication, journalism, international relations, social sciences, or another relevant field.
• 0 years of experience in and/or demonstrated interest in supporting media/communication and advocacy initiatives for development.
• Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.
• Area(s) of expertise: Development programmes
• Candidates must be Korean nationals between 18 and 29 years of age at the time of application.
• You must be enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree or have recently graduated (no longer than 12 months ago at the time of application).
• Candidates who already served on a UN Volunteer assignment funded by KOICA are not eligible.
• Competencies and values: Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Knowledge Sharing, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Working in Teams
• Languages: English, Level: Fluent, Required
• Age: 18 – 26 years

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 1^st May 2023

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