ThaiNGO

Application Date: 21 October – 4 November 2015

Hiring Office:    UNFPA Thailand’s Communications 

Purpose of consultancy:

The post of Programme Assistant for Communications is located in UNFPA Thailand Country Office in Bangkok. Under the guidance and direct supervision of the National Programme Officer for Communications, the Programme Assistant for Communications provides support functions to ensure effective implementation for the Tenth Programme Cycle.

The incumbent is expected to provide supports in liaison for corporate communication activities, in regular contacts with media and in updating regular content on UNFPA Thailand’s website and social media updating. S/He will deliver quality services to the Country Programme, mastering all relevant rules, guidelines, process and procedures.

Scope of work:

Under the supervision of the National Professional Officer for Communications, the incumbent will provide supports in:

•             Liaison for the successful corporate and public communication activities;

•             Maintain regular positive contacts with Thai mainstream media;

•             Update UNFPA Thailand’s website and social media platforms;

•             Undertake other official tasks relevant to communications as required. This occasionally includes non-working hours. 

Duration and working schedule:               Six months

Place where services are to be delivered: UNFPA Thailand Country Office

Work Relations

•             Internal partners include all staff members in the Country Office.

•             External partners include private sector and key stakeholders.

Monitoring and progress control, including reporting requirements, periodicity format and deadline

•             Mid-term review

•             Final Evaluation

Supervisory arrangements:         Kullwadee SUMALNOP

Expected travel:               Bangkok Metropolitan area and upcountry as required

Required expertise, qualifications and competencies, including language requirements:

Education

Completed Secondary Level Education required. First degree in Communications, Social Science, International Relations or Economics is an asset.

Knowledge and Experience

•             5 years of experience in support functions of corporate communications and/or public relations/diplomacy on social development issues including sexual and reproductive health, empowerment and economic development

•             Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

•             Planning, organizing and multi-tasking

•             Good writing and communication skills

•             Good computer literacy – Word, Excel, Power-point, etc.

•             Sophisticated social media skills

Required Competencies

Values: Exemplifying integrity, Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN System, Embracing cultural diversity, Embracing change

Core competencies: Achieving results, Being accountable, Developing and applying professional expertise/ business acumen, Thinking analytically and strategically, Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships, Communication for impact.

Required Skillset

•             Provide logistic support

•             Manage data

•             Manage documents, correspondence and reports

•             Manage information and workflows

•             Planning, organizing and multitasking

•             Support financial data analysis

•             Ensuring operational effectiveness and accountability for results

Languages

Fluency in Thai (Native) and good working knowledge of English.

Other Desirable Skills

Initiative, sound judgment, strong interest in development work, especially the mission of the United Nations Population Fund and dedication to the principles of the United Nations.

Other relevant information or special conditions, if any:             

Interested candidates should submit an application letter and a completed United Nations Personal History (P11) Form by email to unfpa.thailand@unfpa.org.  The P11 is available on the UNFPA websites at http://countryoffice.unfpa.org/thailand.  The deadline for application is 4 November 2015.     

UNFPA will only be able to respond to those applications in whom UNFPA has a further interest. 

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. 

We are committed to maintaining our balances gender distribution.  

We offer an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the position.

Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process.  UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDs status.

Qualified men and women are equally encouraged to apply.