Organizational Location: UN-Habitat
Duty Station: Nairobi
Functional Title: Web and Communication Assistant
Grade: Local Individual
Contractor level 4
Closing Date: 13 June 2014
Background: Secure land tenure and property rights
are fundamental to shelter and livelihoods, and for the realisation of human
rights, poverty reduction, food security, economic prosperity and sustainable
development.
Yet in many
countries around the world, particularly those in the developing south,
widespread and pervasive land tenure insecurity scars life and inhibits
equitable, sustainable development in both rural and urban areas.
This has
profound negative consequences for millions of people and creates enormous
challenges and opportunities for governments, inhabitants and the many agencies
and bodies involved in land, poverty alleviation, food security and
development.
The Global Land
Tool Network was launched in 2006 in response to these challenges and
opportunities.
GLTN is an
alliance of global, regional and national partners contributing to poverty
alleviation through land reform, improved land management and security of
tenure.
The Network aims
to improve global coordination on land, strengthen existing land networks and
improve the level and dissemination of knowledge on land tenure.
GLTN’s vision is
to provide appropriate land tools at global scale to implement pro-poor land policies
and land
reforms. Its mission is to assist national governments to implement land
policies that are propoor, responsive to the needs of women, men and the youth,
and at scale.
The Network
advocates a continuum of land rights that acknowledges a spectrum of tenure
forms as appropriate and legitimate, rather than focusing on formal land
titling as the preferred or best form.
GLTN’s long-term
goal is to contribute to poverty reduction and sustainable development through
promoting secure
land and property rights for all. During its current phase of operations
(2012-2015)
GLTN aims to
render international partner organizations and related land programmes in
countries, cities and municipalities better able to improve tenure security of
the urban and rural poor.
It will do this
by promoting and supporting the adoption and implementation of land policies,
tools and approaches that are pro-poor, gender appropriate, effective and
sustainable.
GLTN Phase 2 is
about maintaining the momentum and building from the successes and lessons from
Phase I (2008-2011).
The objective is
for international partner-organisations, UN-Habitat and related land programmes
/ projects and targeted countries and/or cities/ municipalities to better able
to improve tenure security of the urban and rural poor through the adoption and
implementation of land policies, tools and approaches that are pro-poor, gender
appropriate, effective and sustainable.
The project will
be implemented in six years.
Responsibilities: The Web and Communication assistant will
work under the overall supervision of the Information and Communication
Specialist in the implementation of the GLTN communication implementation plan,
which forms part of the GLTN Partnership and Communication Strategy.
More
specifically, the Web and Communication Assistant will:
- Update and maintain the GLTN website
- Perform basic graphic design work for GLTN information products
- Preform basic video editing of GLTN video footage and materials as needed
- Develop, update and maintain GLTN mailing lists
- Develop, update and maintain the GLTN contacts databases
- Develop, update and maintain GLTN imagery database
- Support in collecting feature stories for for the GLTN Newsletter
- Update and maintain all information on the GLTN shared drive
- Provide support to GLTN events
- Co-moderate e-discussions on the GLTN website
- Co-moderate forums on social media
- Perform any additional tasks as required to deliver on the shared goals of the unit
- Occasional travel, in-country and international, may be required.
Competencies
Core values:
- Integrity
- Professionalism
- Respect for diversity
Core competencies:
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Creativity
- Commitment to continuous working
Qualifications
Education
- Completion of Secondary Education, post secondary qualifications in related field.
- Bachelor’s or equivalent in Mass Communication, Journalism, or other related communication field an advantage.
Work Experience
Required:
- At least 4 years of experience in a relevant area of communication
- Experience in website development using Joomla! or Drupal content management system
- Experience in graphic design, using InDesign, Photoshop, Publisher, Page Maker
- Experience in basic video editing
Desired:
- Experience in working within large international organisation is an advantage
Language
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. Proficiency in written and spoken
- English is required. However, proficiency in French is an advantage.
Other Skills
Required:
- Demonstrated experience in developing information products for diverse audiences
- Demonstrated experience in web administration and maintenance
Desired:
- Experience and knowledge of land sector
- Experience and knowledge of advocacy
Remuneration:
The post is at the G6 level and the remuneration package will be in accordance
with the UN rules and regulations
See UN website http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/index.html
Applications should include:
- Cover memo (maximum 1 page)
- CV in the PHP format, accessible through the INSPIRA website (inspira.un.org) Please note, if using INSPIRA for the first time, you need to register in order to activate your account, which will allow you to log in and create a personal History Profile.
- The PHP should be attached to the application as a PDF file.
All applications should be submitted to:
UN-Habitat
P.O. Box 30030
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: arno.haegens@unhabitat.org
Deadline for
applications: 13 June 2014
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
