Jobs@UNA-Canada

Jobs@UNA-Canada > Project/Communications Officer

The United Nations Association in Canada is hiring an Officer with proven communications skills to develop and implement communication strategies for new and existing UNA-Canada projects, and to support the implementation of initiatives especially related to Water. This position is open to Canadian citizens and landed immigrants in Canada. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications for this position from all qualified candidates.

Duties:

1. Work closely with Project Officers/Managers to plan, develop, and implement communications strategies for UNA-Canada projects, programming;
2. Engage media (TV, radio, print) in promoting UNA-Canada projects in participating communities;
3. Update and maintain project websites, blogs, and network pages;
4. Coordinate and disseminate research;
5. Event planning and regional visit(s) by project staff;
6. Develop communication resource and support materials as needed for UNA-Canada projects;
7. Develop 'media sensitization kit' to build media participation in water-related issues;
8. Conduct 'engaging the media' workshop to youth audience, to foster proper media outreach of project by youth participants;
9. Develop Q & A's for staff and community branches as needed; prepare briefings for Executive Director and Managers;
10. Proposal writing, fundraising and event planning;
11. Develop and maintain databases related to project contacts for media and outreach;
12. Perform other duties related to project operations and as requested by Project Officers/Managers;
13. Contribute to the growth of UNA-Canada.

Qualifications:

1. 2 + years experience in project implementation and/or communications / PR or Post-Secondary degree with specialization in journalism, communications or related focus;
2. Knowledge of public information principles, practices and techniques;
3. Developed networks with local, regional, and national journalists, news managers, and other news executives;
4. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team that are located in different cities;
5. Experience and demonstrated talent in design, layout and graphic service production;
6. Operating skill in the following programs: web and desktop publishing software, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Photoshop, PowerPoint and other research-related software including Excel;
7. Strong organizational and time management skills, with ability to pay close attention to detail;
8. Understanding of the Government of Canada and its branches and agencies, and familiarity with the United Nations bodies and values;
9. Demonstrated ability to problem solve, prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines;
10. Bilingualism an important asset (French/English, Oral/Written);
11. Interest in Water Issues (locally and globally), Human Rights, Youth Programming, Education and Outreach.
12. Commitment to the values and mission of UNA-Canada.

This position is a ten-month Part-time contract, with the possibility of extension, located in Toronto, ON. The application deadline is Monday, May 12, 2008 at 5:00 PM EST. Interested candidates should submit their CV, a cover letter outlining their experience, and the names and contact information of one personal and one professional referee to (electronic submissions are encouraged - please include the Project Name and Position in the subject line):