Job ID
26387
Job Title
Editor/Translator-Communication Unit
To work for
WHO | World Health Organization
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Translation/Editorial Writing - Journalism/Media
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
1. Provide high quality drafting, translation and editorial support to multimedia products (social media posts, media articles, press releases, stories, video scripts, talking points, presentations, briefs, updates, letters, etc).
2. Support the Communication team in compiling background information to develop news items and stories on WHO's work in Syria, with increased focus on emergency communication, vaccination coverage.
3. Provide ongoing support to WHO country office’s risk communication and community engagement activities by translating RCCE training packages, focus group discussions, etc.
4. Suggest innovative ideas on show casing WHO Syria's achievements in programmatic areas and tailored to stakeholders in the government, donor agencies, international organizations, and public at large.
5. Provide any needed support that will contribute to sustaining WHO's trust and brand.
2. Support the Communication team in compiling background information to develop news items and stories on WHO's work in Syria, with increased focus on emergency communication, vaccination coverage.
3. Provide ongoing support to WHO country office’s risk communication and community engagement activities by translating RCCE training packages, focus group discussions, etc.
4. Suggest innovative ideas on show casing WHO Syria's achievements in programmatic areas and tailored to stakeholders in the government, donor agencies, international organizations, and public at large.
5. Provide any needed support that will contribute to sustaining WHO's trust and brand.
Qualifications
Education
o University degree in communication, journalism, social sciences, or equivalent
o Experience
o Previous WHO or UN communication experience
o At least, five years of similar work experience is required.
o Knowledge of the region and/or Syria is desirable.
Skills
o Ability to conceptualize complex ideas and translate them into strategic documents.
o Excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and Arabic.
o Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.
o Ability to work under pressure to achieve multiple deadlines.
o University degree in communication, journalism, social sciences, or equivalent
o Experience
o Previous WHO or UN communication experience
o At least, five years of similar work experience is required.
o Knowledge of the region and/or Syria is desirable.
Skills
o Ability to conceptualize complex ideas and translate them into strategic documents.
o Excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and Arabic.
o Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.
o Ability to work under pressure to achieve multiple deadlines.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Skills
o Ability to conceptualize complex ideas and translate them into strategic documents.
o Excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and Arabic.
o Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.
o Ability to work under pressure to achieve multiple deadlines.
WHO competencies
o Communication
o Producing results
o Teamwork
o Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Candidates are encouraged to apply at soonest, as announcement will be valid 15 days only.
o Ability to conceptualize complex ideas and translate them into strategic documents.
o Excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and Arabic.
o Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.
o Ability to work under pressure to achieve multiple deadlines.
WHO competencies
o Communication
o Producing results
o Teamwork
o Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Candidates are encouraged to apply at soonest, as announcement will be valid 15 days only.
Salary and Benefits
As per UNOPS salary scale . Contract is UNOPS at LICA 6 Level
About us
WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Jul 14, 2021
Expiry Date
Aug 13, 2021
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Required
CV Language
English
Additional questions for applicants
Q1: Do you have a University degree in communication, journalism, social sciences, or equivalent ?
Q2: Do you have at least, five years of similar work experience in translation and editing ?
Q3: Do you previous experience in UN System or WHO ?
Q2: Do you have at least, five years of similar work experience in translation and editing ?
Q3: Do you previous experience in UN System or WHO ?