Social Media and Communications Support Officer
Permanent Mission of Ireland to the United Nations, New York
Our mission is to promote and protect abroad the values, interests and economic well-being of Ireland and its people. We do this under the political direction of our Ministers, through our staff at home and through our Mission network abroad.
The Permanent Mission of Ireland to the United Nations in New York is looking to recruit a dynamic and highly motivated person to fill the role of Social Media and Events Support Officer. The successful candidate will require strong communications and organisational skills. They will have the drive, flexibility and interpersonal skills needed to deliver as part of a small and busy team.
Position details
Start date: Immediate
Location: Permanent Mission of Ireland to the UN, New York
Contract duration: Initial twelve-month temporary contract
Working hours: 40 hours per week (and occasionally outside of normal office hours)
Conditions: Subject to US employment and taxation law
Annual Leave: Minimum of 20 days per annum, plus public holidays
Closing Date: 19 July 2020 at 18.00 (EST)
Role
- Support the preparation of a range of communications materials related to Ireland’s membership of the United Nations Security Council.
- Under the guidance of the Spokesperson, assist in managing the social media communications across the Permanent Mission of Ireland's accounts on a daily basis, producing and curating content that reflects communications priorities and key messages and speaks effectively to our audience.
- Prepare the Mission’s weekly social media plan.
- Provide guidance to colleagues on how to use social media effectively.
- Develop high-impact social media content, including graphics, videos and other multimedia formats that effectively informs and engages external audiences and supports Ireland's key messages and narratives on international affairs.
- Collect and analyse social media metrics to understand reach and engagement of social media accounts.
- Assist with the preparation, organisation, set-up and logistical organisation of high profile events associated with Ireland’s current priorities at the UN.
- Support the preparation and organisation of high-level visits to New York in association with the United Nations.
- Any other duties as may be assigned.
Key requirements
1. Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Candidates must have a degree, preferably in disciplines such as:
- communications,
- political science,
- international relations
- or a related field.
- Experience producing, editing and disseminating social media content for online audiences ideally for government, civil society organisations, or international organisations.
- Experience using advanced tools for online publishing, including content management systems and social media authoring tools like SocialFlow, Hootsuite or TweetDeck.
- Experience of working in sensitive and fast-moving environments.
- Strong editorial judgement, including ethical and political awareness.
- Proven skills in communication, networking, negotiation, and ability to relate to different audiences.
- Excellent command of English and writing and editing skills. Minimum of 1 year professional experience in public information, advocacy, communications, or international affairs.
- Computer literacy and information management skills.
2. Other attributes
- Knowledge of other official languages of the United Nations an asset.
Residency Requirement
- Permanent legal right to reside and work in the USA (for US Citizens – US passport, US birth certificate or US naturalization; for Permanent Residents - Green Card)
To apply:
- Please send a letter of application and résumé in Word or PDF format to PMUN.Jobs@dfa.ie before 18.00 (New York Time) on 19 July 2020. The total should not exceed 5 A4 pages.
Selection Process:
- A short-listing of candidates to be called for interview will be undertaken based on the Key Requirements above.
- It is planned that interviews will be held by video-conference.
General Data Protection Regulation:
All personal information received will be kept in line with GDPR guidelines.
Security Clearance for Local Staff
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