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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 13 Dec 2009 =20
DATE OF ISSUANCE: 14 Oct 2009 =20
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Department of Public Information =20
DUTY STATION: New York =20
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 09-IST-DPI-421707-R-NEW YORK (G) =20
Priority consideration for vacancies at the P3 level will be given to inter=
nal candidates and candidates who have passed a competitive examination. =20
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Remuneration
Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a co=
mpetitive compensation and benefits package is offered.
More Info=20
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United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversi=
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Responsibilities
Within the limits of delegated authority, under the supervision of the Chie=
f, Multimedia Resources Unit, News and Media Division/DPI, the Information O=
fficer is responsible for the following functions: support the public inform=
ation activities of the UN in order to publicize priority issues before the =
Organization through the strategic development and support of all multimedia=
applications in the Radio and Television Service; lead software development=
, programming, testing, debugging and deployment of all new application rele=
ases in the Radio and Television Service; leverage the UN multimedia website=
through the preparation of a style manual, programming web pages to enable =
streamlined workflows and convergence of traditional and new media operation=
s to improve dissemination of radio, television, photo and multimedia produc=
ts; provide technical IT support throughout the entire multimedia production=
workflow from recording/ingestion to distribution of products over the Inte=
rn
et (podcast, vodcast such as iTunes; YouTube, Flickr, Facebook, Twitter, et=
c.); install, configure and maintain a variety of hardware and software prod=
ucts, including those requiring integration into existing IT systems; levera=
ge data mining tools and relational databases to improve the web data collec=
tion and analysis; ensure appropriate security for data and provides for acc=
ess controls taking into consideration both the local and broader issues; pr=
epare system=92s documentation and related technical/procedural manuals; and=
provide technical, training, logistical and administrative support for all =
IT related matters in the Radio and Television Service whose work activities=
are increasingly IT-driven. =20
Competencies
Professionalism – Knowledge of the full range of communications and public =
information approaches, tools, and methodologies including new media technol=
ogy, tools and techniques; Knowledge of information technology particularly =
in systems analysis, database design and high level programming languages in=
cluding object-oriented, relational systems, scripting and query languages, =
document design and management, hardware and software requirements, systems =
facilities and execution protocols; Knowledge of multimedia production, webs=
ite design and development; Knowledge of UNIX/Windows and/or related distrib=
uted operating systems, electronic filing systems and document archives; Kno=
wledge of multimedia authoring languages, editing and authoring tools, and r=
elated internet technologies; knowledge of web applications usability and fu=
nctionality; Ability to explain and present technical information, effective=
ly train and advise users on information technology issues; Takes responsibi=
li
ty for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participati=
on 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 appro=
priate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and =
allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actio=
ns as necessary; uses time efficiently. Technology Awareness =96 Keeps abrea=
st of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of tech=
nology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appr=
opriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology. Communication – Sp=
eaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interp=
rets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clar=
ify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language=
, ton
e, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing inf=
ormation and keeping people informed. Teamwork – Works collaboratively with =
colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valu=
ing others=92 ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places t=
eam agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with fina=
l group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own posi=
tion; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibilit=
y for team shortcomings. =20
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QUALIFICATIONS =20
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in computer scie=
nce or engineering, or a combination of communication, journalism, public re=
lations or related field with a strong emphasis in technology. A first level=
university degree with a relevant combination of professional training, cer=
tification and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university=
degree. =20
Work Experience
Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience related to mu=
ltimedia design and development is required. Experience in a news and media =
production and distribution environment at the national or international lev=
el is required. Experience with new media tools applied to journalism, commu=
nications and multimedia production is required. Experience in both public a=
nd private sector organizations is desirable. =20
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretar=
iat. For this post, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. =
Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable. =20
Other Skills
Familiarity with the latest trends, tools and techniques in internet techno=
logy and multimedia, including knowledge on how best to leverage the use of =
electronic social networks to enhance UN public information work is required=
. At least intermediary level skills in computer graphics and web developmen=
t technique and tools such as HTML, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, ASP, .NET, =
J2E, Perl, Flash Action Scripting, multimedia encoding and compression metho=
ds is desirable. Intermediary skills in multimedia and office applications s=
uch as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, Dreamweaver, Final =
Cut Pro, as well as Microsoft Office Tools is desirable. =20
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The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men an=
d women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in i=
ts principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations – Chapter=
3, article 8). English and French are the two working languages of the Un=
ited Nations Secretariat. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking e=
nvironment.=20
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PR=
OCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEE=
S). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCO=
UNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEP=
TED.
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How to apply=20
http://jobs.un.org
All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible =
after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the=
vacancy announcement. Because applications submitted by United Nations (UN)=
staff members are considered first, provided the eligibility requirements s=
et out in ST/AI/2006/3 are met and the application is submitted in a timely =
fashion, staff members should apply within 15-day or 30-day mark.=20
Online applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been pr=
ovided. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of s=
ubmission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, pleas=
e go to =93My UN=94 page and check the status of your application by clickin=
g on =93View Application History=94, and resubmit the application, if necess=
ary.=20
To start the application process, applicants are required to register by op=
ening a “My UN” account at http://jobs.un.org. Go to Login, and Register as =
a User. Fill in the form and choose a User Name and Password.=20
After opening the account, applicants may apply for vacancies using the Per=
sonal History Profile (PHP) provided. Once the PHP has been completed for a =
particular vacancy, it can be saved and used for future applications. The PH=
P may be up-dated, when necessary, for future applications.
In completing the PHP, please note that all fields marked with an asterisk =
must be completed.
UN staff members must submit scanned copies of their two latest Performance=
Appraisal System (PAS) reports at the time of application to the appropriat=
e Human Resources Office (HRO)/Personnel Office (PO) to the email address be=
low, clearly indicating the vacancy announcement number. In case you have no=
access to the digitizing equipment, please submit hard copies of the two la=
test PAS reposts to the relevant HRO/PO via fax.
E-mail: staffing@un.org,=20
Fax: 1-917-367-0524
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