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The UNODC Country Office for Pakistan (COPAK) is tasked with assisting Pakistan through its recently developed Country Programme 2016-2019 with a focus on needs related to illicit trafficking and border management, criminal justice and drug demand reduction and HIV/AIDS. The Country Programme through Sub-Programme 1 supports the enhancement of Pakistan’s relevant law enforcement agencies to effectively identify and combat human trafficking and migrant smuggling operations and improving regional cooperation forums for information sharing, joint training and operational collaboration between regional and international partners with national counterparts along with strengthening the legislative and policy framework on the subject of human trafficking and migrant smuggling.

 In order to develop the Government of Pakistan’s capacities in the area of Communications, UNODC Pakistan requires the services of a Communication Associate with at least 6-years’ experience of working with Communications. 

Assignment Objectives:

The objective of the assignment is to assist the Communication officer in overall awareness raising through the use of desktop publishing, designing, producing and printing of products (brochures, publications, promotional material, technical reports, handouts, PowerPoint presentations, flyers, video making an editing etc.), issuance of media invite and press releases and coordination of media for high level events, book launches, press briefings and international days. The incumbent will be coordinating and liaising with the vendors for printing of reports and other promotional material.

Responsibilities:

Under the overall Supervision of Communication Officer the incumbent will contribute to the following duties and responsibilities:

• Design the backdrops, standees, delegate cards & reports for the ongoing and upcoming events of the core office, sub-programmes, RP and PACT.
• Editing and printing of the present templates for certificates for the participants of workshops
• Be responsible for day-to-day information sharing and filing for the event; and ensuring that appropriate follow up actions are taken as directed by the Communications Officer;
• Assist in preparing handouts and training materials for the event, folders, banners, name tags and plaques
• Upload documentaries and public service messages on YouTube for Country Office Pakistan accounts;
• Upload the website stories, procurement, vacancies, publication on COPAK website
• Facilitate Communication related work by disseminating correspondence, maintaining files and updating records;
• Prepare requisition and necessary documentation for Communication section.
• To share and liaise the design material with vendor for printing / production.
• Liaise and cooperate with UNIC for media advisory / Press release dissemination and UN magazine etc
• Take charge of photography and video making for all i.e. events / workshops / trainings and develop a picture gallery project wise for all staff and edit photograph for further use.
• Make monthly video of UNODC activities by the end of each month (mandatory).
• Record messages for events and special days i.e. Word Drug Day, HTMS Day etc
• Develop a video log in coordination with Communications Officer and respective outcomes Programme Officers
• Design reports and other promotional material as and when required by Communication Officer
• Liaise with procurement and finance for the follow-up of payments.
• Take charge for coordinating with media for coverage
• Update media lists
• Provide substantive support to the Communication Officer for smooth implementation of the overall work

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Previous experience in project management and implementation.

Knowledge and experience working with the Government of Pakistan.

Previous experience with UN agency is an asset.

Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

       Higher Secondary School Ceretificate is required. However,Bachelor’s degree in the field of development studies, public administration, political science, international relations, information technology or related fields is desrable in the mentioned disciplines with 6 years of experience.

Please Note: HEC attested degrees are a prerequisite for employment at UNDP. During the recruitment process candidates may be required to present HEC attested degrees.
 
Foreign Qualified Candidates: Foreign degree holders shall be required to(i) Present a verification/certification letter from the university verifying the degree & student enrollment, orii) Foreign degree Equivalence Letter from HEC.
 
UNDP provides the Equal Opportunity for all equally qualified male & female including the physically challenged candidates, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply (local and internal VA)
 
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Contract Duration: 6 months