Communications & Outreach Assistant "NEW"

Communications & Outreach Assistant

The vacant position is as below:

Level(Grade):GS4
Duty Station:
International Organizations Center 5F Pacifico-Yokohama, 1-1-1 Minato-mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Japan

Date of Entry on Duty:
1 March 2025~

Duration of Assignment:
Fixed term one year renewable contract thereafter

Deadline for application: 31 January 2025

▽ DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ▽

Under the direction and supervision of the Communications and Outreach Officer, in consultation with the Director of Operations:

Maintain ITTO website

• Ensure the ITTO website contains relevant and up-to-date information of high quality;
• Assist the creation and editing of web content;
• Update site with news releases, articles, documents, events, videos,  photos etc.;
• Upload ITTO publications and related material such as the MIS (Market Information Service) Report, TFU (Tropical Forest Update) Quarterly publication; Technical Series, project outputs etc.;
• Liaise with the website provider to ensure efficient management of the site and on design and layout;
• Monitor user statistics of ITTO website and social media accounts;
• Liaise with translators to ensure on-time posting and updating in all ITTO Official languages and Japanese;
• Liaise with other websites where ITTO information is posted;

Writing and Editing

• Drafting and editing news briefs of topics relevant to tropical forestry;
• Edit articles submitted to ITTO;
• Manage information and articles for publishing in the TFU;
• Write reviews of books and other publications related to tropical forestry;
• Assist in the preparation of presentations for ITTO meetings/events;
• Create content for the ITTO’s social media communications;
• Assist in editing the Annual Report;

Communications and Outreach

• Design and prepare layout of outreach for ITTO activities such as but not limited to: posters, brochures, videos, newsletters and other related collateral;
• Maintain communications with authors and other individuals who supply content for ITTO publications or website;
• Distribute ITTO publicity information;
• Create and share ITTO social media posts;
• Assist organization and conduct of outreach events, press conferences and contact with media as appropriate; and

Administrative

• Assist all administrative and financial matters related to communications and outreach
• Maintain calendars and appointments

Others

• Any other duties as assigned by the Outreach and Communications Officer, in consultation with the Director of Operations, as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Excellent verbal and written skills in English and good knowledge of verbal and written skills in Japanese;
• Must be a national of an ITTO Member Country; and
• Suitable university degree;
• Experience in creative media will be an advantage.

SALARY:
ITTO offers salaries and allowances based generally on the United Nations system.  Appointments are subject to the ITTO Staff Regulations and Rules.

APPLICATION:
Written applications including a cover letter explaining how the candidate meets the required qualifications and a resume should be sent no later than 31 January 2025.  

Please note that only applicants who are short-listed will be contacted.

*The Executive Director reserves the right to make this appointment at a different level than advertised.