This position is located in the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Bogota, within the Information Centres Service (ICS), Strategic Communications Division (SCD), Department of Global Communications (DGS). The UNIC Bogota is part of the global network of United Nations information centres, which are the principal source of information about the United Nations system in Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. UNICs are responsible for promoting public understanding and support for the aims and activities of the United Nations by disseminating UN information materials to a local audience in English and in Spanish; engaging local and regional partners; and, overall, bringing the United Nations closer to the people it serves. The UNIC Bogota has been integrated with the Resident Coordinator Office (RCO) in Colombia since the operationalization of the United Nations development system reform on 1 January 2019. The incumbent is under the direct supervision of the National Information Officer and the overall supervision of the Director of UNIC Bogota. **Responsibilities**: Within delegated authority, the incumbent is responsible for the following duties: - Provides general office support; responds to complex information requests and inquiries; processes, drafts and finalizes correspondence and other communications materials; sets up and maintains files/records, organizes meetings, monitors deadlines, etc. - Coordinates administrative services, including preparing, monitoring and processing various requisitions, service contracts and payment vouchers, assisting with the preparation of budget and monitoring of expenditures, assisting with recruitment, coordinating special assignments and related travel authorizations, etc. Provides specialized assistance to officers in the production and delivery of information communications activities, products and services and assists with reporting, monitoring and evaluation. - Researches, compiles and presents basic information for use in the preparation and production of communications products/services. - Serves as photographic assistant by producing digital imaging, producing photo prints, and serving as back-up photographer; write captions for UN photos. - Participates in the planning and coordination of major exhibits; liaises with relevant departments/agencies; drafts and edits reports, production schedules, press releases and related texts, and correspondence related to the planning and production of exhibits. - Using relevant computer software, creates designs in appropriate format for promotional and other material, e.g. brochures, presentational materials, announcements, video, audio, website and social media content, etc.; ensures that photos, graphics, etc. are appropriate and conform to UN standards for communications materials. - Ensures availability and appropriate packaging of products for distribution at special events, exhibits, conferences, media functions, etc. - Assists in the production and editing of video/film projects, radio programmes or online projects; tracks all production material; produces scripts, cue cards, etc., selects and catalogues sound and visual materials for inclusion in productions, and obtains requisite clearances and copyrights; coordinates scheduling of commercial and internal production facilities; directs studio recordings and/or evaluates audio quality of recordings for inclusion in programmes. - Identifies and prepares new material for websites and social media accounts by: researching various information sources for relevant material and cross-checking information with author offices as required; retrieving and downloading pertinent documentation and other information in requisite programming languages for Web format or inserting into database after determining appropriate categorization; preparing new pages, incorporating graphics as needed, using appropriate authoring tools and necessary programming languages; preparing and updating index of documents; posting documents on the UN web and/or development servers and ensuring the appropriate directory location; checking and testing for multiple browser support, etc. - Provides guidance/training to junior staff. - Performs other duties as assigned. Competencies PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of internal policies, processes and procedures related to communication, production and dissemination of public information. Ability to research information from a variety of sources. Shows pride in work and in COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. PLANNING & ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and a