Senior Communications Officer (Radio Miraya)

About the role

The Senior Communications Officer is based in the Radio Miraya Unit within the Communications and Public Information Section of UNMISS in Juba. The incumbent reports to the Chief, Communications and Public Information and sets the strategic direction for Radio Miraya, leading the production and dissemination of radio news and programming in English and Arabic and content for digital platforms. The role also covers maintenance of studio and transmission equipment and building relationships with UNMISS stakeholders, UN agencies, government officials, civil society, academia and the media.

Key responsibilities

• Manage, produce, edit and implement multi-lingual radio news, programming and digital content, coordinating producers, correspondents and technical teams to ensure quality, accuracy and timeliness of coverage of mission activities and major national events.
• Oversee radio communications strategies that raise awareness, drive engagement and build support among target audiences.
• Manage and coordinate team activities, including hiring, training, task assignment, performance evaluation and meeting deadlines.
• Create compelling content optimized for target audiences and develop strategic communications partnerships internally and externally.
• Plan and manage the resources needed for projects and activities, and stay up to date with communications trends and emerging technologies.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in communication, journalism, international relations, digital communications or a related field; a first-level degree plus two years of qualifying experience may be accepted instead.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in communications, international relations or other relevant areas.
• English at UN Level III reading, writing and listening, and speaking at UN Level II; Arabic at UN Level II is desirable.

Required skills

• Skill in radio broadcasting.
• Skill in managing and coordinating teams, including hiring, training, task assignment, performance evaluation and meeting deadlines.
• Skill in communicating complex matters to diverse audiences.