Job Openings at UN Women

Type of Contract: Special Service Agreement (Open for Nigeria Nationals Only)
Duration : 2 Months

Job Description

• UN Women requires the services of a communication consultant to assist team in the implementation of the visibility and communication strategy.

Special Tasks and Responsibilities

• Under the overall supervision of the Women Peace and Security, Programme Manager, UN Women
• Develop a 2 pages’ leaflet presenting the programme Enhanced Women’s Engagement in Peace and Security in the North-East of Nigeria
• Produce quarterly newsletter with inputs from the Women Peace and Security team members;
• Work with the team to disseminate the findings of the peace and security assessment report including coverage of the launch of the report in the three states sndAbuja.
• Support the implementation of communication strategies in Adamawa, Plateau and Gombe states;
• Compile programme reports targeting diverse audiences and disseminate widely to stakeholders, partners and target beneficiaries. These include feature articles and short stories for the UN Website.
• Liaise with the GTAs, Women Mentors & Media Network to capture & document success stories in the respective communities/states 0fWPS project implementation, by EU standards
• Ensure that activities of CSO5, Women Mentors and Media Networks are documented for dissemination to the relevant stakeholders and various UN Women websites as well as to EU communication team accompanied by quality pictures.
• Support Production of awareness raising materials, written or electronic, designed to lower social tensions in conflict-prone LGAs in Adamawa, Gombe and Plateau

Education

• Master’s degree with relevant experience in Media and Public Relations, Mass Communication/journalism, Peace & Security Studies; Gender Studies; International Development; International Relations, or other related field in the Social Sciences.

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience with disseminating information via social media
• Substantial experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, good knowledge and experience in handling of web-based management systems.
• Experience in disseminating information to a variety of target audiences including community based audiences
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent Writing skills

Language:

• Fluency in English
• Fluency in Hausa is desirable

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Type of Contract: Service Contract
Duration : 1 year

Tasks and Responsibility
Provision of reliable and secure driving services:

• Driving office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel only but this can include visiting Officials(Government, UN, Embassy Officials, etc.)
• Ensuring that all passengers wear their seat belts at all times in the vehicle
• Enforcing the no smoking policy in the vehicle
• Facilitating immigration and Customs formalities as required
• Escort; meet high-level official personnel at the airport and facilitate VIP missions etc.
• Collecting and deliver mail/correspondence to Government
• Offices/Embassies/Commercial Establishments/UN Offices etc. Interact with Finance and Administration staff.
• Ensuring that all vehicles comply with the Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS)
• Following strictly all nsles and regulations in relation to the use and management of UN Women vehicles as provided by the Operations Unit.
• Ensuring that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Proper use of vehicle:

• Log official trips in the official log books
• Keep abreast of traffic rules and regulations as well as road security and safety awareness to enable safe on time arrival for meetings

Day to day maintenance of the assigned vehicle:

• Ensure that the official vehicle is kept clean and is always in good working order.
• Provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports
• Keep track of insurance and applicable tax formalities

Administrative and clerical support:

• Assist office staff in filing, photocopying, processing correspondence and maintaining required records.
• Assist in the mailing and distribution of publications and payment of bills, as required.

Education

• Completion of secondary education is required.
• Valid Driver’s license is required.

Experience:

• 3 years’ work experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English is required.
• Working knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.