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| Posting Title: | ASSOCIATE RADIO PRODUCER (Kiswahili), P2 (Temporary Job Opening) |
| Job Code Title: | ASSOCIATE RADIO PRODUCER |
| Department/Office: | Department of Global Communications |
| Duty Station: | NEW YORK |
| Posting Period: | 18 February 2020 - 03 March 2020 |
| Job Opening Number: | 20-Public Information-DGC-131120-J-New York (G) |
This position is located in the Kiswahili Unit, News Section II, News and Content Branch, News and Media Division, Department of Public Information. The News and Content Branch is primarily a multimedia service provided by the United Nations to promote the universal ideals of the United Nations, including peace, respect for human rights and developments. It produces a range of audio, video and multimedia products across eight languages available to media organizations around the world. The incumbent reports to the Chief of the Unit.
Please be advised that the position is available starting as soon as possible for a period of six months with the possibility of extension
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Chief of the Kiswahili Unit, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
Under the supervision of the Chief of the Kiswahili Unit, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
- Researches, writes and produces
news and feature stories in English for radio magazine programmes, which
are also posted on the web;
- Rewrites official releases,
statements, and features based on UN activities system-wide in English for
posting on the UN News web page and social media; present TV programmes.
- Ability to travel to cover
conferences and field reporting;
- Duties on a daily basis include:
Reviewing press releases, statements and other official news material from
UN organs, offices and agencies for inclusion in the daily news programme
and on air broadcasting;
- Assisting in updating material on
the English web page, as necessary;
- Acting as media contact person on
selected stories, conduct interviews, set up interviews, produce and edit
videos, and posting stories, features, videos and photos on the main page
and social media pages;
- Performs other duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism – Knowledge of radio broadcast journalism, ability to show political awareness, judgment and solid knowledge of international current affairs. Possess research and analytical skills. Ability to make effective on-air presentations. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Planning and organizing - Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently to meet strict deadlines.
Teamwork - Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Education
A first-level university degree in communications, journalism, media studies or related field.
Work Experience
A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in public information, journalism, international relations, public relations or related area is required.
Experience in on-air studio presentation for radio and multimedia broadcast journalism in Kiswahili is required.
Experience drafting and writing news and feature stories for online portals required.
Experience in the technical aspects of multimedia production, such as mastering of digital editing tools, creating audio clips and broadcast programmes, filming and editing short news video pieces is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and Kiswahili is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
Professionalism – Knowledge of radio broadcast journalism, ability to show political awareness, judgment and solid knowledge of international current affairs. Possess research and analytical skills. Ability to make effective on-air presentations. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Planning and organizing - Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently to meet strict deadlines.
Teamwork - Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Education
A first-level university degree in communications, journalism, media studies or related field.
Work Experience
A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in public information, journalism, international relations, public relations or related area is required.
Experience in on-air studio presentation for radio and multimedia broadcast journalism in Kiswahili is required.
Experience drafting and writing news and feature stories for online portals required.
Experience in the technical aspects of multimedia production, such as mastering of digital editing tools, creating audio clips and broadcast programmes, filming and editing short news video pieces is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and Kiswahili is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
- 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.
- Subject to the funding source of
the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be
limited to candidates based at the duty station.
- This temporary job opening may be
limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a
competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff
selection process including the review of a central review body
established according to staff rule 4.15.
- Staff members of the United
Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of
separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need
period are not eligible to apply.Submitting an application or selection
for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the
mandatory age of separation.
- Retirees above the mandatory age
of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job
opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as
"retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the
Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization
cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform
the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not
adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of
other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally
sound solution to meet the needs of the service.
United Nations Considerations
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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