Japan Outreach Communications Assistant (PSA-2)

United Nations University (UNU)

The United Nations University (UNU) is a global think tank and postgraduate teaching organization within the United Nations System. UNU engages in policy-relevant research, capacity development, and knowledge dissemination in furtherance of the purposes and principles of the United Nations. The work of UNU contributes to solving pressing global problems that are the concern of the United Nations and its Member States.

For the past five decades, UNU has been a source of impartial research on sustainability, human security, and economic development. With hundreds of researchers working at institutes in 12 countries, UNU's expertise spans the full breadth of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, generating policy-relevant knowledge to effect positive global change. UNU collaborates closely with other UN entities and leading research institutions across the globe. For more information, please visit http://unu.edu

About Office of the Communications

Located at UNU Headquarters in Tokyo, the Office of Communications supports the Rector in communication about UNU’s work, engagement with key stakeholders, and visibility of UNU activities in Japan and globally. The Office coordinates global UNU communications, maintains the UNU system website platform and Headquarters social media accounts, develops the University’s visual identity, advises on the editorial tone and style for communications products, and coordinates Tokyo’s media relations and stakeholder outreach.

The work of the UNU Office of Communications focuses on communicating UNU research outcomes in clear, accessible language that reaches the right audiences. To achieve this, the Office employs high quality design, produces engaging content in English and Japanese, and deploys a wide range of communication assets in collaboration with a global network of institute communications teams and partners.

Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Head of Communications

1. Support the visibility and interest of UNU’s Japan Outreach through digital and social media

• Manage development, editing and posting of original and translated content for UNU Japanese social media accounts;
• Develop, edit, administer, and disseminate website content in Japanese for UNU projects, publications, events, and activities;
• Brainstorm and build first draft social media strategies and campaigns to increase followership and engagement;
• Model social media best practices for the broader UNU system;
• Use media monitoring tools to consistently measure and report on the efficacy of UNU social media efforts, and to inform future social media strategy.

2. Assist and support the organization of online and in-person events related to Japan Outreach

• Manage the logistics for, and support organization of, outreach events and activities, and assist in the promotion of the activities to reach a wider audience in both Japan and overseas;
• Assist with UNU events including promotion, registration, invitations, and same-day support (including attending events when needed).

3. Support the translation of English material into Japanese and assist in editing and proofreading Japanese content.

• Draft, edit, and proofread various materials in English and/or Japanese.

4. Assist with building UNU communication products in Japanese

• Compile and manage translation of content for the UNU quarterly Japanese e-newsletter INSIGHTS, the UNU Annual Report, short-form research commentary and other editorial products;
• Suggest ideas for and assist with building other communications products

5. Support other OC work (including marketing, dissemination, content syndication, media relations, etc.) and perform other OC related duties as required. Some after-hours work may be required.

6. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Key Performance Indicators

• Increase of engagement, followship and influence of UNU social media accounts in Japan
• Increase of audience attending UNU events in Japan
• Increase of awareness campaigns for a Japanese audience

Competencies

Values:

• Inclusion — take action to create an environment of dignity and respect for all, regardless of age, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, geography, grade, language, nationality, racial identity, religion, sex, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, social origin or any other aspect of identity
• Integrity — act ethically, demonstrating the standards of conduct of the United Nations and taking prompt action in case of witnessing unprofessional or unethical behaviour, or any other breach of UN standards
• Humility — demonstrate self-awareness and willingness to learn from others
• Humanity — act according to the purposes of the United Nations: peace, dignity and equality on a healthy planet

Behaviours:

• Connect and collaborate — build positive relationships with others to advance the work of the United Nations and work coherently as One UN
• Analyse and plan — seek out and use data from a wide range of sources to understand problems, inform decision-making, propose evidence-based solutions and plan action
• Deliver results with positive impact — hold oneself and others accountable for delivering results and making a positive difference to the people and causes that the United Nations serves
• Learn and develop — pursue own learning and development and contribute to the learning and development of others
• Adapt and innovate — demonstrate flexibility, agility and the ability to think and act in novel ways