ppSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert: /p pbHiring Unit : /bInternational Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) /p pbDuty Station : /bTrieste /p pbWork location : /bRemote /p pbDuration of contract /bb: /b11 months /p pbHiring open to : /bExternal candidates /p pbUNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism /b /p h3bOVERVIEW /b /h3 pUnder the supervision of the Public Information Officer, the consultant will contribute to the strategic dissemination of public information, including the release of scientifically accurate information to local and national media through press releases and press conferences and to to major events and achievements at ICTP. The consultant will be working partly at the ICTP premises and partly from home. /p h3Long Description /h3 h3bASSIGNMENTS /b /h3 pAnticipated results will be increased visibility of ICTP research and education activities in local and national media outlets in Italy; the improved relationship with local and national journalists. /p pSpecific activities include writing press releases in Italian, disseminating to local and national media; and building media partnerships. /p h3Long Description /h3 pPerformance of consultant will be evaluated at the end of the contract. Performance indicators will include timeliness of press releases, the amount of media requests for ICTP information, and the number of news stories appearing in local and national media. /p h3Long Description /h3 h3bCONTRACT DURATION /b /h3 pUp to 11 months depending on an assignment. /p h3Long Description /h3 h3Long Description /h3 h3bCOMPETENCIES - Core (C) Managerial (M) /b /h3 ulliCommunication (C) /liliAccountability (C) /liliKnowlegde sharing and continuous improvement (C)



/li /ul pAdvanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Science, Communications, Public Information, Journalism or a related field. /p pbWORK EXPERIENCE /b /p pAt least five years of professional experience in public information and communications with focus on science dissemination. /p pIn-depth knowledge of the Italian media, especially the science media, including close contacts with journalists, editors and radio and TV directors. /p h3Long Description /h3 pbLANGUAGES /b /p pThe consultant must be fluent in English and Italian, with excellent writing skills in Italian. /p h3Long Description /h3 h3Long Description /h3 h3bSELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS /b /h3 pThe process may include pre-recorded video interviews and/or written assessments, interviews with a Panel, as well as reference checks. In addition, candidates may be requested to provide additional information which may be pertinent to the position’s qualifications. /p pPlease note that all candidates, whether selected or not, will be informed of the outcome of their application in due course. /p pShort-listed candidates may also be added to Talent Pools; subject to their consent (i.e. Data Privacy Statement). /p h3bADDITIONAL INFORMATION /b /h3 ulliUNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of personnel shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. /liliUNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. /lililndividuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. /liliAll applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. /liliUNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the hiring process. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

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