Public Relations Officer - African Union Job In kenya

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER (10001190) The African Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide. Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia. In seeking to achieve this objective, the African Union intends to strengthen its capacity to deliver by, among others, the implementation of its organizational structure and the filling of all vacant posts. The Commission of the African Union invites applicants who are citizens of Member States for the post of Public Relations Officer.
1. Post:
Job Title: Public Relations Officer GRADE: P2 Supervisor: Deputy Director Department: Peace and Security Directorate Division: African Centre for the Study and Research on Terrorism (ACSRT) Duty Station: Algiers, Algeria
2. Job Purpose:
Determine and execute overall strategic public relations programs of the ACSRT.
3. Major duties and responsibilities:
• Provide strategic and tactical Public Relations support to the different Units of the ACSRT
• Develop targeted communications materials/programs for the Focal Points of the Centre to sensitive member states.
• Communicate with the non-Focal Point Community of the Centre (experts, the public, researchers, etc) about their growing role in preventing and combating terrorism through quarterly newsletters, face-to-face meetings, web chats, etc.
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• Manage media training sessions for key personnel as needed.
• Help track, analyze and report media coverage.
• Provide public relations writing support.
• Assist in the development of press releases, media pitches, bylined articles and white papers.
• Coordinate and draft responses to press inquiries in a timely manner.
• Consult ACSRT experts and prepare talking points for media interviews.
• Serve as the primary spokesperson with local media by representing the ACSRT at press conferences
• Plan and coordinate press events.
• Secure positive media coverage and build effective relationships with the print and broadcast media locally and internationally.
• Seek out appropriate speaking opportunities where the ACSRT participation will enhance Centre’s reputation and help it achieve its missions.
• Establish and maintain open communications and close working relationships with all Units, and provide updates as needed.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.
4. Educational Qualification Required
Candidate must have at least Bachelor degree in journalism, public relations, international affairs or any other related communications field.
5. Work Experience Required
Candidates must have at least five (5) years proven success in media relations with 7-plus years experience in strategic communications, public relations, institutional marketing or public/media relations role; Previous experience in AU or any other International Institutions is a plus.
6. Other Relevant Skills Required:
• Exceptional leadership, relationship-building, strategic planning and motivational skills;
• Ability to speak extemporaneously and in front of large audiences;
• Professional image with exceptional verbal/written communication skills, editing skills, project management, organizational, interpersonal and time management skills;
• Commitment to diversity and ability to successfully relate and interact with diverse groups of people;
• evidence of ability to establish rapport effectively with a wide variety of people and project a positive organizational image;
• Ability to occasionally work a flexible schedule including participation in
special events and critical situations during evenings and weekends;
• Sound knowledge of information technology and book publishing procedures required;
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• The ability to work under pressure is highly desirable;
• Must be a self-starter and able to navigate within a large organization and move efforts forward without all of the needed details;
• Substantial media experience, including previous on-camera experience.
• Highly organized individual with exceptional attention to detail;
• Action-oriented, high initiative, good problem-solving skills, and independent thinking
7. Language Requirement :
Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages (English, French, Arabic or Portuguese). Knowledge of other working languages would be an added advantage.
8. Age Requirement:
Candidates should preferably be between 25 and 35 years old.
9. Gender Mainstreaming:
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
10.Application: To apply, please submit the following:
• A letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the AU Commission;
• A detailed and updated CV, indicating your nationality, age and gender;
• Names and contact details (including e-mail addresses) of references;
• Certified copies of degrees, diplomas and other academic certificates.
11.Remuneration: Indicative basic salary of US$27,892.00 per annum plus other related entitlements- e.g. Post adjustment (48% of basic salary), Housing allowance ($17, 222.40 per annum), education allowance (75% of tuition and other education related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$7,800.00 per child per annum), etc for internationally recruited staff of the commission.
Application must be received not later than 14 October 2011 and should be addressed to: The Director of Administration and Human Resource Management
AU Commission
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) P.O. Box 3243 Fax: 00251-11-5525840/5510430
E-mail: au-recruits@africa-union.org
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