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Title:    Programme Assistant
Domain:    Culture
Post Number: N/A
Grade:    SB2/Peg2
Primary Location: Havana, Cuba
Duration of the contract: 6 months
Recruitment open to: Nationals or Permanent Residents in the country with work authorization.
Type of contract: Service Contract
Dead line (midnight, Havana time): 14 May 2024

Under the overall authority of the Director of UNESCO Regional Office in Havana and the direct supervision of the Specialist of Culture, the incumbent is responsible for supporting the visibility of the UNESCO Havana activities at the UNESCO Havana website, the Portal of Culture of Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as the UNESCO Havana social networks.

More particularly, the incumbent will (among others):

•    Write and edit communication materials, such as press releases, living stories, publications, and social media posts,
•    Ensure clear and effective communication through written content,
•    Maintain web contents,
•    Update databases and media lists,
•    Facilitate effective internal communication within the organization,
•    Prepare presentations and reports related to communication efforts,
•    Coordinate the writing and editing process for the Office's annual report and other possible publications on culture as requested.

•    Insert posts on all UNESCO programme activities, in a timely manner,
•    Disseminate calls and information of interest indicated by UNESCO Headquarters, the Director of the Office, and the programme specialists.
 

•    Gather information, with special emphasis in those activities and best practices related to the lines of action of UNESCO in Latin America and the Caribbean,
•    Prepare news items and information for all the sections of the Portal and the UNESCO Regional Office  in Havana website, when necessary,
•    Introduce the information in the Portal’s content management system (CMS) and in the UNESCO Regional Office in Havana website’s CMS when necessary.

•    Fulfil the tasks assigned as the focal point of the Office in the Inter-Agency Communication Group of the United Nations System in Cuba,
•    Participate in the regular meetings organized by the above-mentioned group,
•    Draft information on the activities carried out by the Office,
•    Provide inputs for the elaboration of the three-monthly newsletters of the United Nations System in Cuba.
 

Education:

•    Bachelor’s degree in communication, Journalism, Arts, International Relations, Publishing Development, Law, Social Sciences, or another related subject.

Work Experience:

•    At least 2 years of relevant experience in one of the above-mentioned areas.

Skills/Competencies:

•    Excellent oral and written communication skills, with proven ability to draft clearly and concisely,
•    Advanced IT skills, excellent command of Microsoft Office tools,
•    Ability to manage websites and social media channels,
•    Strong interpersonal skills,
•    Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment,
•    Ability to manage a heavy workload and to meet tight deadlines, paying close attention to detail and quality of work.

Languages:  

•    Fluency in English and Spanish (written and spoken).

Work Experience:

•    Experience in partnership, networking or direct work with a UN system agency, fund or programme would be desirable.

Skills/Competencies:

•    Prior general knowledge of UNESCO programmes would be appreciated.

Language Skills

•    Basic knowledge of French would be appreciated.
 

Interested candidates are requested to send their application including a motivation letter in English and the complete UNESCO CV Form, indicating the “Position Title” to the following addresses: Olga Rufins Machin o.rufins@unesco.org; Lenia Gamonal Trujillo ld.gamonal@unesco.org; NOT LATER THAN 14/05/2024, 23:59, Havana Time.

UNESCO Regional Office in Havana
Cluster Office Cuba, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Dominican Republic and Haiti
551, Calzada Avenue, Vedado 
10400 Havana, Cuba

Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY PRE-SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

A WRITTEN EXAMINATION MAY BE USED IN THE EVALUATION OF CANDIDATES.