Information Officer

Job Description

Title: Information Officer (Post Open for Iranian Nationals Only) Number of posts: One Type of contract: Appointment for Limited Duration (ALD) Category: National Professional Officer (NPO) Grade: NO-B Duration: First three months (probationary period – renewable) Duty station: Tehran Unit/Section: UNAMA Tehran Issuing date: 9 April 2009 Closing date: 30 April 2009 Within delegated authority, the Information Officer will be responsible for the following duties: Duties and Responsibilities: - Provide general support to Tehran Liaison Office in all aspects of assistance (including office management, programming and coordination); - Promote dialogue with representatives of the central authorities, institutions and civil society groups; - Support international staff with regular updates; - Ensure that related project monitoring and reporting activities are carried out; - Prepare regular reports (daily, weekly, monthly and other reports as requested by the Head of Office); - Liaise regularly with other UN Agencies and NGO partners to ensure greater interaction and cooperation; - Participate in relevant UN working group meetings; - Support the translation of UN and other official documents; - Arrange meetings; - Participate in conferences and seminars; - Assist Head of Office with briefing notes, background papers and talking points; - Maintain up-to-date knowledge of diverse Afghan-related issues; - Supervise national staff; - Under the direction of the HoO, represent UNAMA in official meetings with local authorities, communities and organizations; - Perform other duties as required. Competencies: Professionalism: Ability to identify relevant issues and sources of information; analytical skills and sound judgment; Planning & Organizing: Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work duties; Communication: Ability to draft clearly and concisely, ability to conduct presentations; ability to develop contacts in order to acquire timely information pertinent to assigned areas; Technology Awareness: Good computer skills, including proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software. Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills; ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with different national and cultural backgrounds with sensitivity and respect for diversity.