VNSKPG00484 – Public Information and Media Assistant (short-term appointment)
Background
The Communication and Media Relations (CMR) office under the Head of Mission and Central Services Department is responsible for communicating messages to domestic and external audiences, as well as for increasing the awareness of the work of the Mission and the role of the OSCE. In addition, CMR monitors and reports on the processes in the media sphere and encourages pluralistic and independent media scene. With the purpose to increase CMR’s capacity, the Unit seeks to engage a Public Information and Media Assistant on a short-term basis
Required competencies
Core values
• Commitment: Actively contributes to achieving organizational goals
• Diversity: Respects others and values their diverse perspectives and contributions
• Integrity: Acts in a manner consistent with the Organization’s core values and organizational principles
• Accountability: Takes responsibility for own action and delegated work
Core competencies
• Communication: Actively works to achieve clear and transparent communication with colleagues and with stakeholders of the Organization
• Collaboration: Works effectively with others on common goals and fosters a positive, trust-based working environment
• Planning: Works towards the achievement of goals in a structured and measured manner
• Analysis and decision-making: Analyses available information, draws well-founded conclusions and takes appropriate decisions
• Initiative-taking: Proposes and initiates new ideas, activities and projects
• Flexibility: Responds positively and effectively to changing circumstances
Managerial competencies (for positions with managerial responsibilities)
• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, builds trust and creates an enabling environment
• Strategic thinking: Identifies goals that advance the organizational agenda and develops plans for achieving them
• Managing performance: Helps to maximize team performance by providing active feedback and skill development opportunities
Tasks and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Public Information and Media Officer, the incumbent shall:
- Monitor domestic and international media on coverage for Mission’s activities and produce daily internal media summaries in English language for the senior staff of the Mission;
- Regularly liaise with journalists about Mission events and drafting answers from the Mission to media inquiries;
- Draft press releases, media advisories, news items, feature stories and input for the OSCE website and the Mission’s social media channels;
- Assist in the organization and coverage of public events;
- Act as a photographer for the Mission, taking photographs at important events to illustrate Mission’s activities;
- Monitors trends in the media and provides analysis on these trends to the senior staff of the Mission;
- Attends meetings, workshops, seminars, conferences related to media issues and represents the Mission at such events;
- Translates from English and Macedonian to Albanian and vice versa when necessary;
- Performs other duties as required.
Necessary Qualifications
The candidates should have the following minimum qualifications:
• Citizenship of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia;
• Completed Secondary education, supplemented by training in media, public relations, and/or project management;
• Minimum 3 years working experience in media, public relations or any another related area;
• Strong report writing skills in English, including an ability to draft news-related documents and other reader-friendly and well-formatted documents as required;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, Macedonian and Albanian language;
• Computer literacy with practical experience in Microsoft packages and Photoshop;
• Proven ability to work under pressure and respond to tight deadlines;
• Ability to work with people of different nationalities, religions and cultural backgrounds;
• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities.
How to Apply
All candidates must apply online, using the OSCE online application link, found under
http://www.osce.org/employment/43284
Please note that applications received by e-mail, submitted after the deadline or in other languages than the English language would not be considered.
The recruitment procedure may take up to two months and we will be in further contact with you only if you are short-listed. The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, or offer the position with modified terms of reference or a different duration.
The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages the nomination of qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds.
Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.