Education

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Work Experience

• A minimum of seven years of experience in digital communications, social media, public information, public relations or related field is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to five (5) for candidates who passes a first-level degree or higher.
• Experience working with digital communication tools, including database-driven websites and/or social media platforms is required.
• Experience in photography and videography is required.
• Experience creating content for digital publishing formats and/or platforms, including adapting briefing notes, press releases and/or speeches for social media and/or websites, is desirable.
• Experience working within the United Nations Common System or a comparable international organization is desirable.
• Experience in graphic design and/or desktop publishing utilising Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, and/or comparable computer software is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English and Nepali is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. All staff in the General Service and related categories shall be recruited in the country or within commuting distance of each office, irrespective of their nationality and of the length of time they may have been in the country. A staff member subject to local recruitment shall not be eligible for the allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

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