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UNITED NATIONS
NATIONS UNIES
Ref. No.:
DPI/TJO-P/008
TEMPORARY JOB OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT
D-1
Acting Director
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Functional Title
TJO Grade Level
DPI/SCD/ICS/UN Information Centres and Services (UNIC)Moscow
Department/Office/Division/ Service/Section
Public Information & External Relations
Public Information
Job Network and Job Family (See list on page 3-4)*
05/02/2015
Deadline
(DD/MM/YYYY)
Duty Station:
Moscow
Estimated Start Date:
Duration of need:
3 months initial
Open to External Candidates?
15/02/2015
YES
NO
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is located in the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Moscow, within the Information Centres Service
(ICS), Strategic Communications Division (SCD), Department of Public Information (DPI). The UNICs are the principal source
of information about the United Nations system in the countries where they are located and are responsible for promoting public
understanding and support for the aims and activities of the United Nations by disseminating UN information materials to a local
audience in local language; engaging local and regional partners; and, overall, bringing the United Nations closer to the people it
serves. The incumbent is accountable to the Under-Secretary-General (USG) for Communications and Public Information. He or
she is under the general supervision of the Director of SCD and reports directly to the Chief of ICS.
Within delegated authority, the incumbent is responsible for the following duties:
• Lead, supervise and carry out the work programme of a large information centre; co-ordinate the communications work carried
out by various teams in the centre and by other agencies and bodies of the United Nations system in the work region; undertake or
oversee the programmatic and/or administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of a large information centre, including
preparation of budgets, reporting on budget/programme performance, recruitment of staff and evaluation of staff performance;
manage, guide, develop and train staff under his or her supervision; foster teamwork and communication among staff in the
information centre and across organizational boundaries;
• Conceptualize, design and execute the overall public information strategy, programme and activities of the Department of Public
Information (DPI) in the work region; develop institutional public relations policies; lead and supervise the assessment of the
overall effectiveness of the public information strategy and programmes; supervise the development of high profile multi-media
communications campaigns; set quality and production standards for information dissemination; approve the preparation, from
research to publication, of UN newsletters, periodicals, reports and books; supervise the creation and maintenance of networks of
high level communications contacts with members of media, governmental agencies, international organizations, and/or civil
society;
• Provide diverse materials (briefings, speeches, questions and answers, etc.), technical and policy advice on highly complex public
information and communication issues related to the operation of a large information centre to the Under-Secretary-General for
Communications and Public Information and other UN senior officials; provide Headquarters with media reports regarding highly
complex conditions and public attitudes towards the UN in the work region; ensure that the policies and activities of the UN are
conveyed accurately and promptly, within highly complex political, substantive and/or operational situations, to the national
authorities;
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• Conduct highly sensitive political liaison work in the region of responsibility; lead and supervise activities to promote and
coordinate the communications and public information aspect of visits by the Secretary-General, UN senior officials, and/or UN
delegations to the work region; serve as lead spokesperson for highly complex public information programmes;
• Ensure that the outputs produced by a large information centre maintain high-quality standards and comply with the relevant
mandates of the DPI; that reports are clear, timely, objective and based on comprehensive data; report to intergovernmental bodies
on programmatic and/or substantive issues, as appropriate, particularly those presented in biannual and/or annual reports; present
position papers and reports to intergovernmental bodies, as appropriate;
• Manage the promotion of joint public relations ventures between the DPI and UN programmes and organs in the work region;
conceptualise a strategy for strengthening the public information capacity of the Organization in the work region as part of the
United Nations Communications Group (UNCG); lead communications support to the UNCG and other UN programmes and
organs based in the work region; serve as chairperson of the UNCG;
• Supervise the organization of meetings, seminars, etc. on substantive issues in the work region; lead international, regional or
national meetings, supervising programmatic and/or substantive and organizational discussions with representatives of other
institutions; represent a large information centre at international, regional or national meetings in addition to representing the
centre at interagency meetings, seminars, etc. on substantive-related issues;
• Perform other relevant duties and special functions, as required by Headquarters.
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COMPETENCIES
PROFESSIONALISM: Demonstrated knowledge of public information techniques, including strategic communications; proven
ability to implement effective media campaigns and to develop products and activities targeting the media; ability to identify
communications opportunities and problems and to articulate these to clients. Knowledge of or experience working with the
Department of Public Information, UN information centres, or comparable operation at the international level. Ability to advise on
communication challenges, assess communication environments, develop communication strategies, and manage implementation
of public information campaigns in the work region with various promotional and publicity techniques. Ability to make decisions
with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization and to apply rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work
situations. 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.
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.
ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has
responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules;
supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for
his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
For Managerial Positions:
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.
MANAGING PERFORMANCE: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes
sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and
resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly
discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative;
actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience, including five years at the international level, in
public information, communication, journalism, international relations or related area is required. Experience in strategic
communications, public speaking, working with the media, and working with traditional and social media platform is required.
Experience in managing high-level contacts with Government officials, international organizations, civil society organizations and
other target groups, particularly in the Russian Federation, is desirable. Experience with the political, social and economic context
of the working region is desirable. Experience working in public information in the United Nations common system or an
international organization is desirable. Experience in resource administration, including budget preparation, recruitment and
conflict management is desirable.
Education: An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in journalism, communication, public information,
international relations or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of
qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English
and in Russian, both oral and written, is required. Knowledge of other UN official languages is desirable.
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Other Skills:
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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Staff members at the P-5 level are invited to express their interest, provided they meet the eligibility requirements, stating the
reasons why they feel they are qualified for the position.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Cover Letter
Personal History Profile (visit https://inspira.un.org to generate a PHP)
Proof of required academic credentials (for external applicants)
Employment verification letter from most recent employer (for external applicants)
Last two completed Performance Appraisal or two Reference Letters for external applicants
Other:
ALL SUBMISSIONS TO BE SENT TO:
Contact Name:
Ms. Robin Della Rocca
Email Address: [email protected]
Copy (cc):
Ms. Vida Quimio-De Decker
Email Address: [email protected]
* Hiring Manager/Recruiter, please choose from the list of Job Networks the appropriate Job Family:
ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Economic Affairs
Environment Affairs
Population Affairs
Statistics
Social Sciences
Public Administration
Programme Management
Science and Technology
Drug Control and Crime Prevention
MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS SUPPORT
Administration
Audit
Finance
Procurement
Human Resources
Medical
Production, Service & Transport
Investment Management
Management & Programme Analysis
Ethics
Engineering
Pension Management
Logistics
POLITICAL, PEACE AND SECURITY
LEGAL
Jurists
Legal Affairs
Ombudsman
PUBLIC INFORMATION AND EXTERNAL RELATIONS
Public Information
Protocol
CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT
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Political Affairs
Humanitarian Affairs
Human Rights
Civil Affairs
Electoral Affairs
Rule of Law
INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGY
Conference Services
Language
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Information Systems and Technology
Information Management
Security
Safety
Notes:
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A current staff member who holds a fixed-term, permanent or continuing appointment may apply for temporary
positions no more than one level above his or her current grade. However, a current staff member who holds an
appointment at the G-6 or G-7 level may also apply to temporary positions in the Professional category up to and
including the P-3 level, subject to meeting all eligibility and other requirements for the position. A staff member
holding a temporary appointment shall be regarded as an external candidate when applying for other positions,
and may apply for other temporary positions at any level, subject to staff rule 4.16 (b) (ii). Therefore, a staff
member holding a temporary appointment in the General Service or related categories may only apply to positions
within those categories. For full information on eligibility requirements, please refer to section 5 of
ST/AI/2010/4/Rev.1 on Temporary Appointments. In its resolution 66/234, the General Assembly further “stressed
that the Secretary-General should not recur to the practice of temporarily filling posts in the Professional and
higher categories with General Service staff members who have not passed the General Service to Professional
category examination other than on an exceptional basis, and requests the Secretary-General to ensure that
temporary occupation of such posts by the General Service staff shall not exceed a period of one year, effective
1 January 2013…” Consequently, eligible candidates in the General Service or related categories for temporary job
openings in the Professional category that have not passed the competitive examination may be selected only on an
exceptional basis endorsed by the Office of Human Resources Management where no other suitable candidate could
be identified.
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Subject to the funding source of the position, this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the
duty station.
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While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work
experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the
post. An external candidate selected for this position is bound by the prevailing condition of the staff selection
system under ST/AI/2010/3, as amended, and ST/AI/2010/4/Rev.1. A staff member holding a temporary
appointment who is recruited in the Professional and above categories on a temporary appointment, and placed on a
position authorized for one year or longer may not apply for or be reappointed to his/her current position within six
months of the end of his/her current service. This provision does not apply to staff members holding temporary
appointments and placed on positions authorized for one year or more in duty stations authorized for peacekeeping
operations or special political missions.
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The expression “Internal candidates”, shall mean staff members who have been recruited after a competitive
examination under staff rule 4.16 or after the advice of a central review body under staff rule 4.15.
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Please note that candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as
well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency,
competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human
rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not
limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of
international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
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For information on special post allowance, please refer to ST/AI/1999/17. For more details on the administration of
temporary appointments please refer to ST/AI/2010/4/Rev.1.
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The Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and administrative issuances governing staff appointments can be viewed at:
http://www.un.org/hr_handbook/English .
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