National Programme Officer (Public Information Officer)

Peace and Security Cluster

The Mine Action Office in South Sudan is based in Juba and it supports the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) as well as the National Mine Action Authority (NMAA) in coordinating Mine Action activities in South Sudan. The program has been coordinating and providing quality assurance (QA) of all humanitarian mine action activities throughout South Sudan since 2004. UNMAS South Sudan’s’ current operations focus on hazardous area surveys, landmine and ERW clearance and destruction, route verification and clearance, emergency mitigation measures for improperly stored small arms and ammunition (SAA) (as required), Explosive Ordnance Risk Education for UN personnel, humanitarian partners and vulnerable groups, and data management.

Under the direct supervision of the UNOPS Senior Programme Officer (SPO) and Head of Project Unit (HPU), the Public Information Officer will carry out the following functions: 

• Support and assist the SPO and HPU to draft budgets and project proposals for new projects and extensions of ongoing projects as required.

• Draft Programme Quarterly and Annual reports.

• Support in drafting donor reports and funding proposals, including ad-hoc reports as required.

• Draft periodic substantive reports for implementing partners against donor contributions, projects and activities.

• Draft periodic financial reports to local authorities as required (if applicable).

• Support the Senior Programme Officer in coordinating the development of the programme’s strategy plan.

• Coordinate preparation of programme documents, including concept notes, proposals, and associated budgets and obtain approval before dissemination.

• Prepare and provide editing support for high-quality summary and analytical reports including, but not limited to, substantive reports, financial agreements, factsheets …etc. Manage promotion of mine action on public information platforms (media, written, video, social media).

• Organize conferences, symposiums and social events, issuing publications and preparing media materials.

• Create, design and facilitate procurement processes for UNMAS South Sudan’s visibility. 

• Provide technical support to strengthen UNMAS South Sudan’s communication strategy.

• Coordinate and liaise with Public Information focal points at UNMAS HQ, UN partner organizations, UN Communication Group (UNCG), and other relevant departments/stakeholders.

• Ensure quality of media products published by relevant stakeholders.

• Lead the support of UNMAS South Sudan’s sub-offices through quality assurance in media products created internally and externally.

• Oversee logistical and substantive support for visits of donors and other delegations.

• Assist the HPU during donor visits, visits to embassies and presentations and visits to/by Mine Action stakeholders in-country.

• Liaise with UN partner agencies and donors in mine action and stay abreast of potential funding and projects.

• Attend inter-agency meetings and assist with any programme issues.

• Provide programme information to partner agencies, non-governmental organizations and contractors and UN agencies.

• Ensure that all Public Information work is undertaken in direct alignment with the Chief of Mine Action Programme’s strategic guidance and vision. 

• Maintain documentation of decisions and actions taken on programme issues.

• Actively engage in public information initiatives and maintain close working relationships with UN partner agencies, donors, international and national counterparts on public information activities.

• Any other duties as requested and tasked by the Senior Programme Officer/Head of Project Unit.

1. Contract type: Local Individual Contractor Agreement
2. Contract level: LICA Specialist-9 (P2/IICA-1 equivalent)
3. Contract duration: Ongoing ICA – Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.