Requirements

Education (required)

• An advanced university degree (master's or equivalent) in communication, journalism, international relations, public administration or a related field.

• A first-level university degree plus two more years of qualifying experience may be accepted instead.

Experience (required)

• At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in public information, journalism, international relations, public administration or a related area.

• At least three of those years spent managing digital channels in a professional setting.

• Experience running digital campaigns, including advocacy and engagement.

• Experience working on peace and conflict issues.

Experience (desirable)

• At least one year of work in a conflict, post-conflict or developing country.

Languages

• English is required (UN Level II in reading, writing, listening and speaking).

Nationality rule

• Applicants for professional posts in a UN mission cannot be nationals of the country where the post is located. This means South Sudanese nationals are not eligible for this post.

Selection

• Selection may include an assessment exercise followed by a competency-based interview.