Public Information Assistant

The position is located in the United Nations Information Centre for India and Bhutan, based in New Delhi. The incumbent will report to a Public Information Officer in the Social Media Section of the Strategic Communications Division in the Department of Global Communications in New York with an additional reporting line to the Director of the Information Centre in New Delhi. The position is available for six months with possibility of extension.

The Section is responsible for devising, implementing and managing the multilingual social media strategy of the Department, in line with its overall communications guidance, priorities and messaging and as guided by administrative policies on the institutional use of social media.

**Responsibilities**:
Within delegated authority and depending on location, the Public Information Assistant will

be responsible for the following duties:

- Provides specialized assistance in the production, editing and promotion of platform optimized

social media assets in Hindi;
- Researches a broad scope of social media content for target audiences, for use across United

Nations social media platforms;
- Serves as a focal point on UN social media activities; liaises with colleague and external

partners on activities and events suitable for promotion on UN social media Hindi language

channels;
- Organizes and executes special events and social media activations;
- Undertakes proactive initiatives to build influencer support and nurture relationships;
develops mechanisms to gather data on the audience of UN social media campaigns and

outreach;
- Participates in planning and execution of live social media activations and events;
- Assists in the daily management of the United Nations social media presence in Hindi,

including drafting and editing content;
- Manages updates and further develops internal editorial tools; generates a variety of reports

on social media insights;
- Provides guidance and training to junior staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge of policies, processes and procedures related to the
communication, production and dissemination of public information. Ability to research and
gather information from a variety of sources. Shows pride in work and in achievements;
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.

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.

Planning & 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.

Education
High school diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience
Seven years of experience in public communication, international broadcasting or related area is required.

Experience providing specialized assistance in the production, editing and promotion of
platform-optimized social media assets in Hindi is required.

Experience assisting in the daily management of a global social media presence, including
drafting and editing content in Hindi is required.

Experience researching a broad scope of social media content for target audiences in an
international setting is desirable.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English and Hindi is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Assessment

Special Notice

- Passing the Global General Service Test (GGST) is a prerequisite for recruitment

consideration in the General Services and related categories in the United Nations Secretariat.

Test [in English] at the United Nations headquarters, Economic Commission for Africa,

Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia, United Nations Office at Geneva, United

Nations Office at Vienna, International criminal tribunal for Rwanda or International Criminal

Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia may be accepted in lieu of the GGST.

Staff Rules. All staff in the General Service and related categories shall be recruited in the

country or within commuting distance of