We are now hiring expert practitioners for the following assignment:
Functional title: Communication Officer (s)
Duty station of assignment: Pristina/ Rahovec with travel to other Kosovo municipalities (multiple)
Contract type: Consultancy Assignment (IC)
Duration of assignment: 6 working months (with possibility of extension)
Closing date for applications: 8th April 2020
Background
UN-Habitat has been actively assisting Kosovo institutions in the field of governance, spatial planning and municipal administration since 1999. Under its current portfolio, UN-Habitat Kosovo office is implementing the Inclusive Development Programme (2016-2021) which aims to build municipal planning and management capacities, strengthen the social contract and social cohesion, and enhance coordination within a framework of inter-municipal cooperation and multi-level governance with a view to foster inclusive development and good governance in northern Kosovo. The Programme is financed by the Swedish Development Cooperation and is jointly implemented with PAX and Community Building Mitrovica in seven partner municipalities. Additionally, UN-Habitat Kosovo Office is providing technical support to the international design competition process for the Central City Square in Rahovec municipality within the the project Leading Urban Change in Rahovec through revitalisation of the Central City Square. The project funded by the municipality of Rahovec aims to promote urban regeneration and inclusive public space development through inclusive, transparent and innovative planning and design methods.
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To support the implementation of these projects, UN-Habitat is seeking a Communication Officer, who will fulfil the following duties and responsibilities under the overall guidance of UN-Habitat Chief Technical Advisor.
Purpose of the assignment
The general purpose of the post is to provide communication, visibility and outreach services to projects conducted by the UN-Habitat Kosovo Office.
Main tasks
Under the overall guidance of the Chief Technical Advisor (CTA) and under the supervision of the relevant programme officer, the incumbent’s responsibilities will be as follows:
Provide logistical and administrative support and perform any other functions and tasks which may be required by the nature of the projects’ activities and as assigned by the CTA.
Duty Station
The work shall be performed from UN-Habitat premises located in Pristina/Rahovec. Travel to other Kosovo municipalities will be covered by UN-Habitat.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge of different aspects of public information and communication. Ability to address a range of issues in the context of urban development, public attitudes and local conditions. Ability to conceptualize, design and implement information materials. Ability to rapidly analyze and integrate diverse information from varied sources. Ability to diplomatically handle sensitive situations with target audiences and cultivate productive relationships. Ability to produce a variety of written communications products in a clear, concise style. Ability to deliver oral presentations to various audiences. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, 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. Communication: Excellent and effective written and oral skills; ability to persuade people with varying points of view and to present information in a concise and accurate manner, ability to clearly communicate links between the organizations. Planning and Organizing: Proven ability to plan, coordinate and monitor own work and that of others. Ability to work under pressure and uses time efficiently. Identifies priority activities and assignments, adjust priorities as required. Teamwork: Ability to coordinate activities and teams. Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by valuing others ideas and expertise and is willing to learn from others. Conflict management and consensus facilitation skills. Creativity: Strong conceptual thinking. Is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches, takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”, and offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs. Can easily develop clear plans in contexts with limited information and datasets. Finds ways to extract and combine data and information to create base maps.
Qualifications and Requirements
NOTE: The quality and extent of the person’s qualifications, skills and experience in the requirements below will determine the grade/level to which a successful applicant will be appointed
Education and experience
Language
Other skills
Special considerations:
The candidate should be:
Interested candidates must submit an email quoting the post title and the duty station to the email address: recruitment@unhabitat-kosovo.org
with the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:
1. Cover letter explaining why they are the most suitable for the work
2. Completion of a CV in P11 Form which can be downloaded at:
http://unhabitat-kosovo.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/p11_form.doc
The CV shall include information on the past experience in similar projects and at least 3 references.
3. Financial Proposal. The offeror’s letter including form for the financial proposal can be downloaded at:
http://unhabitat-kosovo.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Financial_proposal_IC.docx
Deadline for applications: 8 April 2020
UN-Habitat does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. If you have any questions concerning persons or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of these offices and requesting the payment of a fee, please contact: recruitment@unon.org