Chief, Radio and Television Section

vor 1 Woche

Geneve, Schweiz United Nations Vollzeit

This temporary position is located in the Geneva Information Service (UNIS) and the incumbent will report to the Director of UNIS and through him/her, to the Department of Global Communications and the United Nations Office at Geneva. The post entails supervision and management of the Radio and Television Section.

**Responsibilities**:
Within delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

- Plans, co-ordinates and supervises UNIS’s radio, television and photographic coverage including news items, live feeds and webcasts of meetings and events in Geneva, as well as the production of feature stories and programmes for broadcast and publication by the international media.
- Plans, co-ordinates and supervises UNIS’ contribution to UNTV news and feature programmes including UNifeed, 21ST Century and UN in Action.
- Plans, co-ordinates and supervises UNIS contribution to UN Radio, including production of radio news programmes, interviews and magazines in English and French.
- . Plans and supervises the photographic coverage of selected United Nations activities in Geneva.
- Coordinates and supervises social media communications projects for the Section, including the production of tailor-made audiovisual products specifically for social media and other digital platforms.
- Initiates programme ideas and reviews proposals for co-production of television feature programmes and films with other United Nations offices, specialized agencies, funds and programmes or with national and international broadcasters and liaises with broadcasters to promote the distribution of United Nations material.
- Administers the Section though assigning staff, facilities and resources among the items of the work programme, while balancing competing demands; preparing production budgets, travel plans and requirements for outside assistance; drawing up internal procedures; monitoring expenditures on capital equipment and production and ascertaining that productions remain within their proposed budgets; developing, formulating and executing the procurement plan for capital equipment for the Section; assisting the Director in preparation of biennium budgets and reports as required.
- Supervises logístical arrangements for visual coverage of major events by liaising with the visual media and arranging and managing access, including the organization of photo-opportunities.
- Ensures the provision of efficient and effective television and radio facilities and services for UN producers, accredited correspondents and the information services of specialized agencies, for interviews, productions and transmissions. Collaborates with relevant sections of the Divisions of Administration and Conference Management to harmonize the operations of the technical facilities.
- Deputizes for the Director of the Service in her/his absence.
- Represents the Service at inter-agency meetings, seminars, etc.

Competencies

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 the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Managing performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitor progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discussed performances and provides feedback and coaching of staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.

Judgement/decision making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation and comes to the heart of the problem quickly. Gathers relevant information before making a decision. Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them. Takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization. Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information. Checks assumptions against facts. Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision. Makes tough decisions when necessary.

Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in journalism, communication, international relations, public administration or a related field is required. A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Work Experience
A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in broadcast journalism, including at least five years at t

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