OSCE MISSION TO UKRAINE/ HEAD OF PRESS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION (VACANCY NUMBER: VNSMUS00199)

Responsibilities

   - Manages the day to day work of the Press and Public Information unit;
   - Provides analytical daily media reports to the Chief Monitor (CM) and senior management staff;
   - Maintains relationship with key international and local journalists to ensure fair and objective media reporting of the SMM activities;
   - Liaises with the OSCE Secretariat's Communication and Media Relations Section;
   - Defines key messages (incl. active and passive media lines) to be communicated to the public/different media;
   - Is responsible for the Mission media policies and guidance;
   - Is responsible for the placement of opinion editorials by the CM and DCM;
   - Distributes accurate information on the SMM activities to other international agencies, OSCE participating States, and other key
     audiences as well as to the general public;


Requirements

   - Extensive experience in the management of communication and media relations operations of large government organizations and/or
     NGO's, news-gathering organizations or public relations companies
   - Significant ability in preparation and dissemination of media issues related messages, demonstrated experience in the development of
     public information campaigns, including public opinion surveys, television and radio public service announcements
   - Familiarity with information technology, including editing digital photography and video
   - Professional understanding of print and electronic media production and mechanics
   - Proven ability to establish contact and develop constructive relations with government officials and institutions, as well as the ability to
     work with civil society
   - Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and within limited time frames
   - Demonstrated skills in preparing analytical reports


Deadline: 02 April 2015

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