ASSOCIATE PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER, NOB

Job Description

Within delegated authority, the Associate Public Information Officer may be responsible for the following duties: • Tracks, researches and analyzes information related to Africa Hall’s historical legacy and institutional role, ensuring accuracy and alignment with official UN narratives. • Drafts/compiles specific type or types (e.g. print, broadcast, etc.), of information communications products for target audiences, to include press releases, media packets and reports, brochures, briefings, video clips, newsletters, websites, etc. including briefs, brochures, web content, talking points, and reports, in line with UN communication standards. • Organizes the clearance, production and distribution of information material; conducts photo and graphic research. • Prepares, on the basis of official UN documentation and other sources, initials drafts of articles or chapters for inclusion in UN newsletters, periodicals, reports and books in relation to the Africa Hall. • In consultation with others identifies and proposes information opportunities, activities and approaches, taking into account the situation/topic and target audience. • Identifies key contacts/constituencies and opportunities for strategic partnerships with diplomatic missions, donors, international organizations, cultural institutions and other target groups to facilitate messaging related to Africa Hall activities. • Organizes or participates in the organization of conferences, seminar, press briefings, interviews, etc.; prepares briefing materials for senior officials prior to their participation in events held at the Africa Hall • Responds to a variety of inquires and information requests internally and externally; concerning Africa hall’s heritage. • Contributes to the collection and analysis of data as well as identification of trends or patterns and provides draft insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.