Public Information Officer

About the role

The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is seeking a Public Information Officer to support the Ebola response in Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo. Working under the Head of Office and reporting to a Senior Humanitarian Affairs Officer, the incumbent will help shape and deliver information programmes that raise awareness of priority issues and major events.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement information strategies to publicise priority issues and major events.
• Monitor current events, public opinion and press coverage; analyse trends and advise management on appropriate actions.
• Plan and execute media outreach activities such as press conferences, interviews and seminars, including the creation of media strategies and action plans.
• Produce or oversee the production of communication products (press kits, releases, feature articles, speeches, brochures, audio‑visual materials, radio spots, etc.) from concept to distribution.
• Draft articles or chapters for UN newsletters, periodicals, reports and books based on official documentation.

Required profile

• Works under the overall supervision of the Head of Office, OCHA DR Congo.
• Supports the Ebola response and reports to a Senior Humanitarian Affairs Officer.

Required skills