Showing posts with label Media. Show all posts
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South Africa: Call for Proposals: Children’s Participation in South African and Zambian News Media

Organization: Save the Children
Country: South Africa
Closing date: 02 May 2014

Opportunity closing date:

Friday, May 2, 2014

Opportunity type:

Call for proposals

Save the Children International is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in around 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfill their potential.
In South Africa and Zambia the majority of people have access to some form of media. Media plays an important role in shaping adults’ and children’s attitudes as well as setting political, economic and social agendas. South Africa and Zambia have ratified the UNCRC and the ACRWC thereby committing to ensure opportunity for children to participate and be heard in decision making processes. Despite this, initiatives to strengthen children’s ethical and meaningful participation in both family and public sphere are very limited. In a national survey with 1 200 children in South Africa, children identified lack of participation as the third most violated right in their lives. The children felt that they were denied the right to make their own informed choices and the right to express their own opinions, ideas and listened to.
With that Save the Children in partnership with Media Monitoring Africa (MMA), and Media Network on Child Rights and Development (MNCRD) initiated a project to empower children in South Africa and Zambia to influence duty bearers to fulfil their rights by taking into account their opinion. To contribute to this overall objective this project was meant to ensure that 50 percent of stories about and by children in targeted news media in South Africa and Zambia include children’s opinions and quotes.
The expected outcomes of the project where:

  1. National media bodies and individual media houses have endorsed ethical guidelines on reporting on children with clear frameworks for how to ensure child participation;
  2. News produced by the Children’s News Agencies are published in targeted national news media;
  3. 200 children with increased media literacy interact with journalists/editors on children’s rights

Save the Children and partners are looking for an experienced consultant to evaluate this project. The main objective of this final project evaluation is:

  • To assess impact, success, challenges and best practices against project goals, objectives and approved plans;
  • To provide a systematic and objective assessment of the impact of the project and achievement of the objectives;
  • To provide a feedback to our donors and Save the Children with regards to meeting the intended purpose, objective and results of the project;
  • To provide a basis for accountability to all stakeholders involved in the project.

The consultant will critically assess:

  • Performance (effectiveness and efficiency):
  • Effectiveness will look at achieved results based on project objectives and desired outcomes for target beneficiaries;
  • Efficiency will look at how optimally inputs (including finances) were transformed into outputs and the timeliness of implementing program activities relative to time schedules.
  • Impact:
  • The consultant will look at the short-term and long-term effects that the programme implementation has had on the situation addressed and target beneficiaries, explaining the extent of change and elaborating on the lessons learnt and best practices.
  • Sustainability:
  • Project sustainability entails looking at mechanisms that enable durability of positive results after the withdrawal of the funding or support. The consultant will look at contribution to attitude change towards children and the media.

How the results will be used

  • To improve future project design and making sure that the desired results are replicated amongst the target groups.

Duration and timing of the assignment:The assignment will last 30 days
The Evaluation Consultant: The consultant will be an evaluation expert with the following profile:

  • Experience and knowledge of media and/or child participation;
  • At least a Masters degree in a relevant discipline i.e. media, project management, Monitoring and Evaluation, etc.
  • Proven experience in monitoring and evaluation;
  • Experience in survey design, assessment tools and administration;
  • Ability to manage multiple, complex tasks being undertaken concurrently;
  • Experience conducting key informant interviews and focus group discussions;
  • Ability to analyse, interpret and synthesise information from a number of sources.

Deliverables
The consultant will deliver the following outputs:

  • Inception report. The Inception report should also include evaluation tools and clear work plan and methodology and the cost of carrying out the activity;
  • Draft reports (2) for comments by Save the Children, MMA and MNCRD - one electronic and hard copy;
  • Final Report Finalised - one electronic and hard copy;
  • Bibliography of literature reviewed and list of people interviewed.To apply, submit an expression of interest to undertake the assignment with a detailed CV, motivational letter (including your capacity and experience, your daily consultancy fee, and your availability) and an example (3-5) page of reports that you have written for similar assignments.

Applications should be received on or before 2 May 2014.


How to apply:

All applications should be submitted to scijobssa@savethechildren.org

Montenegro: Consultancy - Website and Social media support

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Montenegro
Closing date: 19 Feb 2014

UNICEF Montenegro is seeking offers for providing technical assistance for website and social media support.

Terms of Reference - Consultancy for web site and social media support

Montenegro

  1. Background and Context

The overall goal of Country Programme 2012-2016 is to aid efforts by Montenegro to increase equity and ensure the inclusion of children and women who are in need of special protection, live in poverty or are socially marginalized.

The programme will contribute to the following key results by the end of 2016: (a) Montenegro addresses disparities and gaps in access to quality social services for excluded and vulnerable boys, girls and families in line with United Nations standards;(b) the country’s legal framework is harmonized with EU/United Nations standards, and policies relevant to child-focused governance and social inclusion of children are implemented and monitored; and (c) national and local authorities systematically apply the principles and standards of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and Copenhagen criteria (for membership in the EU) and facilitate independent monitoring.

The country programme comprises two mutually reinforcing components: child protection and social inclusion; and child rights, policies and planning. These reflect the need for continuity in supporting the Government and institutions to complete the child care system reform agenda and implement policies and strategies for children at central and local levels; securing investment in equitable inclusion and protection of the most vulnerable and marginalized groups; strengthening capacities in planning, child rights monitoring and budgeting; and implementing the framework for a sustainable legacy of child rights.

Communication for development is a key strategy. The participation of children and young people will strengthen the programme’s thrust in social inclusion, deinstitutionalization, HIV prevention, environmental sustainability, educational quality, minority rights, gender equality and prevention of violence, abuse and neglect.

UNICEF Montenegro website and Facebook page are important and the only online resources of information about the ongoing activities. Their revitalization, reconstruction and regular updating with photos, stories and videos is an important part of UNICEF Montenegro Communication Strategy for 2014. Moreover, UNICEF Montenegro website is made in the Red Dot Software and this country office is one of the pilots of the newest version of this software launched in 2011.

  1. Purpose and Objective

The purpose of the consultancy is to provide technical assistance for website and social media support

Website and social media support

The Red Dot Software in which UNICEF Montenegro website is made is specifically made for UNICEF Country Offices and UNICEF Montenegro is one of the pilots of the newest version of this software launched in 2011. The consulting agency should have the necessary expertise on the Red Dot sofware in order to allow timely and effective updating and revitalizing of the website.

UNICEF Montenegro website and Facebook page are the only online and constantly updated resources of information about the ongoing activities. Therefore, their timely and effective updating with photos, stories and videos with support from the consulting agency is a significant part of UNICEF Montenegro external communication.

  1. Methodology and Technical Approach

Website and social media support
One day (8 hours) per week, consulting agency will work on revitalizing and updating UNICEF Montenegro website and Facebook with new contents provided by UNICEF Montenegro. Consulting agency will also regularly upload the news and press releases from headquarters and RO to UNICEF MNE website and facebook page. In this way, the website and facebook page will be constantly updated with frequent changes on the front page.

  1. Activities and Tasks

Every week update UNICEF Montenegro website and Facebook page with new contents received from UNICEF MNE, as well as with announcements/press releases from the headquarters and the regional office (December 31, 2014)

  1. Deliverables and Timeframe

UNICEF Montenegro website and Facebook page regularly updated and made more user-friendly (December 31, 2014)

Duration: 10 months: March 1 – December 31, 2014

  1. Management and Organisation

The consultant organization will be supervised by the Communication Officer.

  1. Qualifications and Background

At least 3 years of professional experience in Red Dot software

  • All applicants must submit proof of experience in the form of ‘best of’ portfolio on DVD;
  • All applicants must submit lists of people working in required field, with short (up to one page) biography;
  1. Budget and Remuneration

Item Budget
Web consultancy March - December 2014
Total

• Payment schedule
The funds will be paid upon successful completion of the deliverables and submission of invoices.

• Recourse
UNICEF reserves the right to withhold all or a portion of payment if performance is unsatisfactory, if work/outputs is incomplete, not delivered or for failure to meet deadlines.


How to apply:

Please submit supply profile form that can be found at our website www.unicef.org/montenegro, your offers with price lists and the other documents requested to the following email address before February 19, 2014 (16:30):

Email: podgorica@unicef.org

For more information visit: www.unicef.org/montengro

Any discount to UNICEF for these services will be taken into account when deciding the best offer.

occupied Palestinian territory: Social Media Intern

Organization: Grassroots Jerusalem
Country: occupied Palestinian territory
Closing date: 15 Jun 2014

Organizational profile:

Grassroots Jerusalem is a Jerusalem based global/local activism platform. We work in Palestinian Communities with local leaders, activists and community based organizations. We help strategically plan and think critically about community development in the communities we work with. GJ works with cutting edge new-media tools while honoring age old Palestinian traditions in Jerusalem. GJ is a connecting link between the global academic, economic, political, social active grassroots movements around the world and the movements in Jerusalem. We are looking for people who can join and help us do our job better.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

Grassroots Jerusalem has been working on the further development of our network (www.grassrootsalquds.net) project designed to support East Jerusalem community members, community based organizations and grassroots activists. In addition to helping to promote Grassroots Jerusalem advocacy messaging our online presence, the Social-Media and Communications intern will be part of a team working to increase awareness of the challenges that face community members, as well as promote community based initiatives through the use of multiple social media in order to bring about a positive change in Jerusalem. The Social-Media and Communications intern will be responsible for helping to promote both the activities of Grassroots Jerusalem, our community center Markaz Al Kul and help to maintain and expand Grassroots Jerusalem’s current online presence. A background in Journalism, blogging, photography and video are required, as well as an interest in human rights and social justice.

This position requires strong writing and communication skills, as well as the ability to quickly respond to events as they happen in Jerusalem. Additional skills may include flash or HTML5 programming, graphic design, audio/video editing, etc. would be beneficial. This is a great opportunity for someone who is tech-savvy, knowledgeable and interested in open source tools and new media possibilities with community development and social change in mind. While all applications will be considered, preference will be given to those that can either commit to 6 months or have prior experience living in the region. Intern selection happens 4 times a year and the start period for each intern cycle is June, September, January, April.

Supervision:

Upon arrival in Jerusalem interns will undergo an orientation designed to not only introduce them to the layout of the city and the technologies essential to their project. The Social-Media and Communications Interns will work closely with our Communications Officer as well as our Advocacy Officer.

Compensation:

As this is an intern position there is no salary, but the Grassroots Jerusalem staff is committed to helping their interns take advantage of the variety of funding they qualify for through their educational institutions. Interns will be responsible for securing their own housing during their time in Jerusalem. Communication and work related travel expenses will be reimbursed during your stay.


How to apply:

Please email the following items to intern@grassrootsalquds.org

1) CV and cover letter (max 2 pages)
2) Describe the extent of your communications, social media and journalism experience.
3) Beyond your specific skills required for this internship, what skills do you feel will make you an excellent candidate for this internship?

Due to a lack of administrative resources only successful applicants will be contacted.

Uganda: Media Specialist, Uganda

Organization: Freedom House
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 29 Nov 2013

Freedom House promotes the spread of freedom and democracy around the world through research, advocacy, and programs that support frontline activists. We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World, Freedom of the Press, Freedom on the Net, and Nations in Transit. With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we support the right of every individual to be free.

POSITION SUMMARY

Freedom House is recruiting a Media Specialist for an anticipated five-year program to support civil society, the judiciary, and the media in Uganda. The Media Specialist will be responsible for design and implementation of activities to advance flow of information in Uganda. The position will be based in Kampala and will report to the Chief of Party.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in journalism, mass media, or in a related social science discipline;
• A minimum of three years’ experience in media advocacy and engagement on rule of law and human rights matters;
• Two years of technical experience in dealing with multiple stakeholders including the media, judiciary, CSOs, and adjudication institutions in a developing country;
• Must have demonstrated experience in media in Uganda;
• Expertise in communications, investigative journalism, and/or advocacy;
• Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with local partners, government officials, media houses, as well as in-country and foreign experts;
• Demonstrated ability to mobilize communities and encourage the inclusion of marginalized groups;
• Demonstrated experience in developing activity work plans, budgets, implementing programmatic activities, and providing short-term technical assistance;
• Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations, and other donor approaches to civil society development;
• Strong knowledge of human rights principles and mechanisms, and democracy promotion;
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to use productivity software such as MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint; and Microsoft Excel.

SOME ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provide technical direction and oversight of programmatic activities to advance the free flow of information in Uganda with a focus on media professionalization, strengthening institutions that regulate the media, and the promotion and protections of individual rights to access of information;
• Provide direction and assistance to promote sustainability and build capacity of local organizations and media houses at both the national and sub-national levels;
• In collaboration with partner organizations, foster network building and other initiatives that strengthen media associations;
• Design and implement trainings to build the skills of journalists in human rights, rule of law, investigative journalism, and protection;
• Monitor and evaluate processes, and write program reports to ensure completion of program objectives;
• Support the COP to ensure programmatic compliance with USG rules and regulations;
• In collaboration with the COP, develop advocacy initiatives to support freedom of expression and access to information in Uganda;
• Assist the COP with fundraising, which includes developing concept notes, proposals, budgets, etc.;
• Required to travel extensively to project sites within Uganda and occasionally within the region;
• Other related duties as assigned.


How to apply:

Qualified and Interested applicants

We invite qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter with salary history and desired salary (only candidates who send salary requirements will be considered for the position) to: FHproposals@freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention: FH Proposals, referencing 2013-004 Media Specialist Uganda. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.EOE M/F/D/V

United States of America: Officer, TeachUNICEF Website and Social Media (Part-Time – 15 hours per week)

Organization: UN Children's Fund - United States Fund
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 25 Oct 2013

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) works in more than 190 countries and territories to save and improve children’s lives, providing health care and immunizations, clean water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief, and more. The U.S. Fund for UNICEF (USF) supports UNICEF’s work through fundraising, advocacy, and education in the United States. Together, we are working toward the day when ZERO children die from preventable causes and every child has a safe and healthy childhood. For more information, please visit unicefusa.org.

Officer, TeachUNICEF Website and Social Media (Part-Time – 15 hours per week)

TeachUNICEF provides educators with global learning resources for grades PreK-12. Reporting to the Director of Education, the TeachUNICEF Website and Social Media Officer helps to improve the dynamism of TeachUNICEF.org by formulating website strategy and managing digital content, and conducting social media outreach that increases visibility of TeachUNICEF. This is a grant-funded, part-time position.

Key Responsibilities/Outcomes (include but are not limited to):

•Updating TeachUNICEF.org by posting new print and multi-media resources and removing outdated resources

•Organizing content and information on TeachUNICEF.org to maximize efficiency and ease of use

•Working with USF staff and web consultants to conceive and execute website enhancements that improve functionality

•Devising and implementing a strategy for maximizing website traffic

•Promoting TeachUNICEF.org with both internal and external constituents

•Working with USF staff to devise and implement a social media strategy for TeachUNICEF that draws new educators to TeachUNICEF.org and engages them with USF’s work

•Supporting the development of the TeachUNICEF eNewsletter on a monthly basis

•Increasing the number of visitors, page views, and resource downloads on TeachUNICEF.org and the engagement of followers on TeachUNICEF’s social media properties

•Analyzing and reporting on website and social media metrics periodically, and making recommendations on future strategy

•Performing other assignments as needed

Qualifications:

•Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years relevant experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience

•Knowledge of and experience with web production and CMS tools (Drupal preferred)

•Knowledge of HTML and CSS – or a willingness to learn – desired (but not required)

•Knowledge and usage of social media platforms and how they can be deployed to maximize audience

•Strong interest in keeping up with the latest in web standards, best practices and technology, and emerging methods of digital communication

•Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration with a demonstrated ability to build relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds

•Experience in communication with educator audiences desirable (but not required)

•Basic knowledge of international development issues and non-profit organizations desirable (but not required)

•Demonstration of USF Core Values: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Teamwork, and Service

Must possess current and valid US Work Authorization and be eligible to work for any US employer without sponsorship.


How to apply:

To Apply – Please apply on-line at http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH07/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=UNICEFUSA&c...

Due to the high volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The U. S. Fund for UNICEF is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

Jordan: MEE Regional Media Manager – Syria Response

Organization: Save the Children
Country: Jordan
Closing date: 01 Oct 2013

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfill their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.6 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

There are 30 national Save the Children organisations around the world. By the end of 2012 all our international programmes will be delivered through a merged operation with 14 000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better par tner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

Role:
The Regional Media Manager role is a key information management position to ensure quality and timely media materials are produced for media organisations, other partners, and Save the Children members, and to ensure visibility of Save the Children’s brand, notably in coverage of the Syria conflict. This position is required to improve the delivery of the media function in our emergency response. It is anticipated that the media-focused expectations and workload for the regional and country offices around Syria will increase in coming months, especially as the Syria emergency shows no sign of abating; rather intensifying. Emergencies are an organizational priority, not least for brand recognition. Appropriate high impact promotion and protection of Save the Children’s brand through the media is pivotal for fund raising and advocacy.

The post-holder will provide added support for regional and country offices, including extra capacity for media and fundraising functions through strengthened collection, processing, interpretation and dissemination of media materials at the strategic and operational level. This post-holder will also support the function of risk mitigation, in co-operation with senior management and advocacy colleagues. The Regional Media Manager will act as a key focal point for all media requests from members. When necessary, this post-holder may act as a Save spokesperson. Fundamental to the job is the ability to gather, consolidate, analyse and share information in a way that is easily understood by news organisations, and other stakeholders. The roles is based in Amman and for 12 months. Key areas of accountability:

Media:
* A Media Manager contact between Save the Children regional, country offices, field staff and Save the Ch ildren's media/campaign teams across Save the children membership
* Writing newsworthy press releases for circulation to the international news media (in accordance with usual sign-off procedures)
* Support risk mitigation approaches during sensitive moments for media outreach
* Facilitate international news media spokespersoning, liaising with the regional and country office teams
* Facilitate for international news media field visits showcasing the work of Save the Children, while sensitive to the realities on the ground
* Supervise and gather images and film in the field, while sensitive to the realities on the ground
* Prepare key messages, messaging around sensitive issues and Q&As for conducting organisational external relations
* Prepare and manage press conferences
* Management of incoming media requests, prioritising & co-ordination with the regional and in-country teams
* Supporting the country programme and se nior management team to have in place appropriate media management strategies
* Delivering in-country briefings on our media messaging to journalists

General:
* Deliver results in line with the terms of reference agreed in advance – to do this in a way which maintains the reputation of Save the Children.
* Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to media and communication, child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
* Help be responsible for the security of all staff. Ensure that the security, health and well being of staff are ensured and staff management and other processes and policies and systems reflect SC's principles of equity and fairness.
* To perform such other responsibilities as agreed with your line management.

Qualif ications and Experience:
Essential

* Significant experience of working overseas in humanitarian programmes
* University degree in a relevant subject or equivalent field experience
* Experience of leading Media activities in a challenging environment and a good knowledge of Middle East media scene, networks, and media contacts etc.
* Evidence of excellent verbal and written communication skills for a wide range of different audiences including donors, journalists and the ‘general public’.
* Experience of effective spokespersoning across a range of media
* Excellent relationship building skills in order to work for limited periods within programmes under pressure of running emergency responses
* An initiative-taking, proactive, inspiring attitude with the ability to manage and prioritise an unpredictable workload and solve problems quickly with limited support
* E xperience of delivering training, presentations and other capacity building activities to varied audiences, ideally within a country programme.
* Excellent IT skills, especially in Microsoft Word
* Excellent understanding of media and campaigning activities.
* Strong influencing skills
* Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
* The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
* Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children . In particular, a good understanding of the Save the Children mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support

Desirable
* Experience of creating media products such as press releases
* Language skills in Arabic
* Experience or knowledge of working and living in the region

To see the full job description for this role or to apply, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.


How to apply:

Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to:
bbayraktar.73262.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com

United States of America: UNDP Social Media Consultancy

Organization: UN Development Programme
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 16 Aug 2013

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=39378

Background

UNDP’s Office of Communications is the lead for communications. It provides policy guidance and develops and implements global communications strategies to reach the media and other key constituencies with UNDP’s core messages. The Online Communications team is responsible for expanding and enhancing UNDP’s global multi-lingual online presence.

Reporting to the Chief, Online Communications, the Online Community Outreach Consultant will be responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating digital, social media and civic engagement initiatives for UNDP’s key online audiences.

Duties and Responsibilities

The consultant will specifically be called upon to support UNDP’s communications efforts in the following areas:

• Maintain and expand UNDP’s online communities, including drafting and editing content such as photos and information-based graphics and strategic placement as well as engaging with UNDP’s online audience;
• Enhance, grow and monitor UNDP’s presence on digital channels;
• Positioning of UNDP and its experts on leading digital media platforms;
• Initiate, maintain and enhance campaign specific pages on UNDP’s website;
• Implement and measure UNDP’s digital strategy and global outreach campaigns for special events;
• Identify and develop creative opportunities to increase awareness of UNDP and its priority areas;
• Provide guidance to colleagues on the use of social media;
• Develop organization-wide standards for social media and training material;
• Monitor trends in using social media for outreach purposes and appropriately apply that knowledge to increasing the use of social media at UNDP;
• Work collaboratively with UNDP’s partners to leverage social networks to enhance UNDP’s mission;
• Undertake other related duties at the request of the Supervisor.

Expected deliverables:

• Enhanced Communication Outreach Capacity at UNDP;
• Digital outreach plan for World Humanitarian Day, Social Good Summit, International Poverty Day and General Assembly as well as other events drafted and implemented;
• Social Media Wiki updated with best Practice case studies, FAQ, crisis guidelines and other guidance on using social media at UNDP;
• Ad-hoc social media support for current events and ongoing campaigns provided;
• Conduction of weekly online trainings for UNDP staff focusing on building knowledge and providing practical skills on use of social networking platforms.

Output #2: Growth of UNDP’s Online Communities by 20%

• UNDP’s English Corporate Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Pinterest and Linkedin pages have grown by 20%;
• Strategy drafted and implemented how to keep the growth over the long term, including;
• Effective ways to engage with UNDP’s key target audience (media, government partners, development organisations, academia);
• List of Twitter accounts and Facebook pages of key UNDP partners established and updated;
• Definition of success factors for engagement on platforms as well as long term strategy on analytics;
• One high impact interactive online event designed and implemented;
• Production of monthly report identifying growth numbers, benchmarks and key influencers as well as determining impact achieved;
• New and innovative ways of engagement with online communities applied to UNDP’s corporate social networking presence.

Competencies

• Demonstrated understanding of effective outreach and monitoring;
• Excellent knowledge of social media tools and applications with a special focus on community building
• Excellent English writing and editing skills;
• Proven networking skills and ability to interact with staff at all levels, including senior management;
• Graphic design capabilities are a strong asset;
• Familiarity with UNDP and UN system is an asset;
• Familiarity with and strong interest in development issues is desirable.
• Very effective at multi-tasking;
• Strong initiative-taker;
• Focuses on impact and results for the client
• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
• Advocates and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.


How to apply:

http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=39378

Syrian Arab Republic: Digital Media Officer - Syria

Organization: Assistance Coordination Unit
Country: Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey
Closing date: 16 Aug 2013

The Assistance Coordination Unit, the humanitarian coordination arm of the Syrian National Coalition for Revolution and Opposition Forces, is seeking a Digital Media Officer to develop and maintain a dedicated website and implement multi-channel digital initiatives to raise awareness of the organisation’s humanitarian, medical, and other assistance in Syria. S/he will be responsible, inter alia, for creating the organisation's digital architecture and ensuring the optimal performance of the website, uploading content, monitoring constantly and trouble-shooting performance issues immediately. S/he will also be responsible for taking the lead on the implementation of the organisation’s digital strategy and for developing and disseminating content across digital platforms. This will include moderating social media sites and conveying coherent and consistent messages and themes about the organisation’s humanitarian assistance across social media and other sites. The Digital Media Officer will be based in Turkey and will report to the Advocacy Manager of the organisation.

Qualified applicants must have at least three years of work experience developing and executing successful online marketing or social media programs, and proficiency with the strategic use of Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, and other emerging community platforms. Candidate must demonstrate fluency in written and oral Arabic and English.Knowledge of programming/coding languages such as HTML, CSS, PHP is a plus. A Bachelor’s Degree is required, preferably in communications, computer sceience, or a related field. Syrian nationals strongly preferred.

For more information, please visit our website at www.acu-sy.org


How to apply:

Interested applicants should email a CV to careers@acu-sy.org. Please include: "8361: Digital Media Officer' in the subject line.

Germany: Internship in the Media and Public Relations Unit

Organization: Transparency International
Country: Germany
Closing date: 14 Aug 2013

The Transparency International Secretariat is seeking a highly motivated intern to work with the Media and Public Relations Unit in the Communications Department. This is a 6-month internship starting in October 2013.

Transparency International (TI) is the global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption. Through more than 90 chapters worldwide and an international secretariat in Berlin, Germany, TI raises awareness of the damaging effects of corruption and works with partners in government, business and civil society to develop and implement effective measures to tackle it.

The Communications Department is responsible for conceptualising and producing internal and external communications strategies and materials for global reach along with tailored communications tools for regional and thematic programmes.

Main function: Supporting the Media and Public Relations Unit
Starting date: 28 October 2013
Duration: Six months
Department: Communications
Remuneration: EUR 450 (according to the German labour and social security law)
Location: Berlin, Germany

Key tasks:
• General assistance to the Media and Public Relations Unit
• Daily news monitoring
• Research topics relevant to the department
• Maintain and build media contacts database
• Assist with interview requests, as needed, and preparations for global launches
• Assist in overall communications outreach efforts
• Logistical support for international events/press conferences
• Depending on level of skills, may involve drafting, light editing and/or translation of selected texts and/or assistance with podcasts

Knowledge, experience, interests and skills:
• Communications, journalism or social science related degree
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Native or fluent English (written and spoken); additional languages are highly desirable
• Experience using the internet as a research and communications tool
• Computer software skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Good time management skills, ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Creative, organised, resourceful with a solutions-oriented approach
• Considerable interest in the work of TI and the field of anti-corruption
• Knowledge of the international media landscape would be an advantage


How to apply:

To apply for this internship please send a maximum one page cover letter, details about your availability and a maximum two page CV, preferably by email, to

press-internship@transparency.org

The closing date for applications is 14 August 2013.

Kindly note that a valid work permit for Germany is required and that interns must take out their own health insurance before starting the internship. Persons already registered as residents in Germany must submit a new Tax Identification Number. Students of the German universities must submit a confirmation of enrolment.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this internship. Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Transparency International is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about Transparency International visit our website at www.transparency.org. For more information on internships please see the TI Internship Guidelines posted at: www.transparency.org/whoweare/work

South Sudan (Republic of): Community Media Evaluation Consultant South Sudan

Country:  South Sudan (Republic of)
Closing date:  24 Oct 2012

Starting date: End of October/ beginning of November 2012

Application deadline: 24th of October 2012

Background on the projectWCH has been working in South Sudan since 2005. In 2010, as an attempt to encourage social activation and intergenerational dialogue between youth and community in Yei County, WCH started implementing a participatory video project, in collaboration with FPU (then still RNTC). The children and young people involved in the project grow up in a community that has lost all its community feeling. Through the war, all community systems were disrupted and broken up. Families and children fend for themselves and live from day to day hoping that someday they will have a better life. This means children have become more of a nuisance than an addition to society. Children cannot stand up for their rights or even start a basic conversation with their parents about their needs, as parents do not see the value in listening to children and young people.

Project informationThe project objective is to empower children and youth to raise awareness about issues they would like to change in their communities and become active agents of change. This participatory video project aims to use video as a tool to encourage discussion between generations about important child rights issues identified by the children. Due to the lack of communication between CYP and adults, it has been difficult to address child rights problems and this has created a negative environment in the home.

Need for the evaluationThe participatory video project is well liked and well received and War Child is increasingly pressured to expand it to reach more young people. In preparation for such a possible expansion and with an acute awareness on the need to ensure real outcomes for young people, we propose to first assess the current project and its results, so clear future pathways can be drawn based on the findings of an evaluation.In addition, this is an innovative project that could be expanded beyond South Sudan. It is important to understand the impact and what made the project a success before developing a possible replicable model. Please check the ToR for more detailed info.

The safety of children is essential to War Child. War Child does not tolerate or accept any form of abuse.This subject is addressed in our recruitment and selection procedures.

How to apply: 

How to applyInterested and qualified candidates are invited to send a letter of motivation and CV (not exceeding 5 pages) to jobs@warchild.nl before 24 October 2012 (please mention Community Media Evaluation Consultant South Sudan in the subject line).

United States of America (the): Director, Emergency Media and Communications

Organisation:  Save the Children - US
Country:  United States of America (the)
Closing date:  19 Oct 2012

Save the Children is looking for a talented communications professional with on-the-ground emergency response experience and strong US media contacts. As a key member of our Communications and Media team, you will develop and implement a communications strategy to generate media coverage of Save the Children’s work for children and families during natural disasters and armed conflict situations.

Candidates must have five to 10 years of communications or journalism experience, a proven track record of media placements, strong writing and social media skills and on-the-ground response training. Position can be based in either our Washington, DC or Westport, CT office.

Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In 2010, we improved the lives of over 64 million children in need in the United States and around the world. Our goal is to reach more than 74 million children annually by the year 2012. Join our dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children.

Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more.

Save the Children provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Save the Children complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.nternational travel required.

How to apply: 

Submit resume on-line at www.savethechildren.org under "Careers"