PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER, Bangui, Central African Republic

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PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER, Bangui, Central African Republic Organization: OCHA - Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Country: Central African Republic City: Bangui Office: OCHA Bangui, Central African Republic Grade: P-3 Organizational Setting and Reporting The position is located in the Crisis Response Division (CRD), in the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). OCHA is the part of the United Nations Secretariat responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies. OCHA also ensures there is a framework within which each actor can contribute to the overall response efforts. OCHA's mission is to mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors in order to alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies; advocate the rights of people in need; promote preparedness and prevention and facilitate sustainable solutions. This temporary job opening is being advertised for the position of Public Information Officer in Bangui, Central African Republic (CAR). Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Head of Office, OCHA Central African Republic, the incumbent reports to the Head of Communication section of OCHA CAR. Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Public Information Officer will be responsible for the following duties: Ensures implementation of information programs to publicize priority issues and/or major events, to include drafting information strategies, coordinating efforts, monitoring and reporting on progress, taking appropriate follow-up action, and analyzing the outcome. Monitors and analyzes current events, public opinion and press, identifies issues and trends, and advises management on appropriate action/responses. Undertakes activities to promote media coverage (e.g. press conferences, interviews, press seminars and other special activities) of priority issues and/or major events, to include development of a media strategy and action plan, initiating pro-active media outreach efforts, proposing and arranging press conferences/media coverage, disseminating materials and consulting with press on approach/story angle and other information requests, undertaking appropriate follow-up action and analyzing and reporting on the impact of coverage. Produces or oversees production of a specific type or types (e.g. print, broadcast, etc.) of information communications products (e.g. press kits, press releases, feature articles, speeches, booklets, brochures, backgrounders, audio-visual materials, radio spot program, etc.), to include proposing topics, undertaking research, determining appropriate medium and target audience, preparing production plans, writing drafts, obtaining clearances and finalizing texts, editing copy, and coordinating design approval, printing procedures and distribution. Prepares, on the basis of official UN documentation and other sources, initial drafts of articles or chapters for inclusion in UN

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