Internal Communication Specialist, Copenhagen

 

Closing date: Sunday, 21 February 2016

Vacancy code VA/2016/B0047/9473
Position title Internal Communication Specialist
Level ICS-10
Department/office CPG, Office of the Director
Duty station Copenhagen, Denmark
Contract type International ICA
Contract level IICA-2
Duration one year
Application period 09-Feb-2016 to 22-Feb-2016
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Background Information - UNOPS
UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.
Working in some of the world's most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners' expectations.
With over
7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it.
A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale.
Background Information - CPG
The Communications and Partnerships Group (CPG) supports UNOPS efforts to build closer ties with partners across the full spectrum of UNOPS activities. CPG Communications team develops communications strategies, policies, plans and channels based on communications needs and expectations; maintains and strengthens UNOPS corporate identity through official reporting to the Executive Board and other external communications, enabling accountability and transparency; communicates a clear direction and strategic focus, ensuring that the people of UNOPS understand and can demonstrate their contribution to the its success; and facilitates and encourages the sharing of information, knowledge and best practices, achieving dialogue throughout the organization.
By forging strategic relationships and working with partners, both in the field and at headquarters, CPG Partnerships seeks to not only ensure high partners satisfaction with UNOPS project implementation and support, but also to integrate best practices and innovative solutions from experienced non-governmental organizations (NGOs), donors and other UN agencies into UNOPS operations. Based in Copenhagen, CPG has active liaison offices in Brussels and Washington DC, as well as a Tokyo liaison team (based in HQ). CPG Partnerships supports partners such as the World Bank, the European Union, the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, the United Nations Mine Action Service, the United Nations Environment Programme, the Global Fund, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, and others.