ThaiNGO

General Information
 

1. Country of Assignment: Thailand
2. Agency Name/ Host Institute: UNDP Thailand Country Office
3. Volunteer Category: National Specialist
4. Number of Volunteer: 1
5. Duty Station, Country: Bangkok, Thailand
6. Duration (in months): 12 months        or    Expected contract end date:       
7. Expected Starting Date:          1 February 2018
8. Living Conditions:

The candidate will be based in Bangkok, but the assignment may require traveling to other parts of Thailand.

9. Assignment Type: Non-Family Assignment

Assignment Details

10 Assignment Title: UNV Communications and Outreach Officer

11. Organizational Context & Project Description:

Working in UNDP Country Office in Thailand and under the direct supervision of the DRR (Deputy Resident Representative), the UNV Communications & Outreach Officer will work to raise the profile of UNDP Thailand in the media and among Government Agencies, (I)NGOs and other partners, manage the office’s information and communications requirements, in particular through social media, and provide English editing services to the Office’s Programme Units.

12. Sustainable Development Goals: 17. Partnerships for the Goals

13.UNV Focus Area:                National capacity development via volunteer schemes

14.Task descriptions

Under the direct supervision of DRR/P&O the UN volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

General:

• Lead and support the Communication and Outreach Work of the UNDP Thailand Country Office through direct support of the Office’s Programme Units and Senior Management.

Communication:

Upon request by CO Management

• Draft media advisories and press releases with input from relevant units of the office on events, publications, and programme achievements.
• Maintain active network among Thai and foreign journalists.
• Organize press events/briefings/conferences and press trips.
• Organize press interviews as appropriate.
• Liaise with selected media for press releases and events, make efforts in getting the media’s attention for press releases, special events, press interview either through broadcast or print media.
• Liaise with UNIS and participate in meetings for special activities (e.g. UN Day, International Volunteer Day, etcetera).

Outreach:

• Maintain and update the content of the UNDP Website, with input from Programme Units and with technical support from the IT unit.
• Coordinate the production of office communication products (e.g. brochure, fact sheets).
• Coordinate the production (copy editing, design, translation, printing and distribution) of office publications (e.g. NHDR, MDG Reports).
• Act as a focal point / helpdesk for public information enquiries on UNDP publication. Complex enquiries will be transferred to responsible programme officers.
• Manage the office documentation center (virtual and bookshelf).
• Oversee the distribution of UNDP publications to target audiences (government agencies, UN agencies, donors, NGOs, institutions, media).
• Keep abreast with current media news in line with UNDP focus areas and disseminate information to staff either electronically or in print.

Editing services and support to drafting documents

• Draft speeches and talking points.
• Provide English language editing services to Programme Teams to ensure that documents, correspondence, outreach material and website content meet the UNDP standards.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day);
• Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
• Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities;
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
• Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;
• Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.
• UNV Thailand is an integral part of UNDP Thailand and therefore the services described above will benefit UNV Thailand as well.

15. Results/Expected Outputs

• Successful implementation of described duties under previous section.
• A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for development within the host community.
• The development of capacity through coaching, mentoring and formal on-the-job training, when working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-) governmental counterparts, including Implementing Partners (IPs);
• Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment
• A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed

Qualifications / Requirements

16. Education – Required Degree Level: Bachelor's degree

Education - Additional Comments:      

17. Type of degree: communications, social and political science, economics or related fields
18. Required Experience: minimum 2 years of experience
19. Experience Description: 2 years of experience in communications, outreach and/or media work with a total of 5 years of professional experience overall.
20. Language Skills: Fluency in English

21. Areas of Expertise:         Communication, mass media and art, Business Management, Marketing and Tourism

• Degree in communications, social and political science, economics or related fields
• 2 years of experience in communications, outreach and/or media work with a total of 5 years of professional experience overall.
• Knowledge about the focus areas of UNDP’s work: human development, democratic governance, environment, HIV/AIDS, poverty reduction
• Creativity and innovativeness in communications and outreach, with an understanding of branding, impact, and strategic approaches.
• Previous experience with the UN or other international organization working in the area of development is desirable but not a requirement.
• Advanced IT skills are desirable, computer, web-editing skills as well as proficiency in photo and text editing are a must
• In-depth experience with communications through social platforms such as Twitter, Facebook etc.
• Thai nationals

22. Need Driving License: No
23. Competencies and Values:

• Integrity and professionalism: demonstrated expertise in area of specialty and ability to apply good judgment; high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures in a politically sensitive environment, while exercising discretion, impartiality and neutrality; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented.
• Accountability: mature and responsible; ability to operate in compliance with organizational rules and regulations.
• Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment.
• Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities.
• Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender;

• Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; ability to maintain composure and remain helpful towards the staff, but objective, without showing personal interest; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups;
• Flexibility, adaptability, and ability and willingness to operate independently in austere, remote and potentially hazardous environments for protracted periods, involving physical hardship and little comfort, and including possible extensive travel within the area of operations; willingness to transfer to other duty stations within area of operations as may be necessary;
• Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards the UN core values.

Conditions of Service and other information

A 12 months contract; monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) of 47,507THB intended to cover basic needs, accommodation and utilities. In addition, the UN Volunteer will receive a settling in grant (if applicable); life, health and permanent disability insurance, and end-of-assignment allowance will also be provided, along with travel to and from the duty station (if applicable). All UN Volunteers follow the Conditions of Service for National UN Volunteers.

Application Procedure:
 

* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.

* Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply.

This is a national UN Volunteer assignment, therefore only Thai nationals and legal residents in Thailand with the status of refugee or with the status of being stateless are eligible to apply.

Application deadlines:  17 January 2018 

Application code: THAR000239-2421
 

Disclaimer

The United Nations Volunteers programme (UNV) is an equal opportunity programme which welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture.