Organization Mission

The United Nations Resident Coordinator Office (RCO) supports the work of the UN Resident Coordinator (UNRC/RC). The UN RCO leads the UN Country Team (UNCT) in consultations with the Government to define and agree on the UN strategic response to the Government’s development priorities. This response is captured in the UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF).

Amid new UN reforms, the previous joint post of UN Resident Coordinator and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative (RR) were formally separated into two distinct posts, making way for a brand new, independent, impartial and empowered UN RC post.

The Office coordinates activities related to common programming including Agenda 2030, joint programmes, joint programming activities and development coordination work. This is done in conformity with the objectives and priorities of the Government, and the mandates and objectives of the United Nations agencies.

The collective known as the UNCT, has been mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to harness its collective synergy to deliver better results at reduced cost. The RCO aims to bring the UNCT together to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operational activities at the country level. Coordinating development operations promotes more strategic support for national plans and priorities, makes operations more efficient and reduces transaction costs for governments. This helps the UN to be a more relevant and reliable partner for governments.

The twenty-three United Nations agencies working in Jamaica have combined technical expertise and financial resources to support the UNCT. Their joint mission: Delivering Results Together.

The Office of the UN Resident Coordinator is supported by development coordinators and other critical staff /associates.

Context

The United Nations Resident Coordination Office (UNRCO) supports the architecture of the Development Coordination Office (DCO) as well as the Department of Global Communications (DGC) of the UN Secretariat. News monitoring and social listening are key activities to understand perceptions around the UN and its work, identify risks and opportunities, and inform decision-making, among other goals.
These activities are instrumental in strengthening the positioning of the United Nations in the duty station and the region as a crucial partner for having a regional scope to identify the most representative news and impressions.
Jamaican media to be monitored include, but are not limited to:
i) main national media, and alternative news media in their various formats that reflect UN work and interests.
ii) comments from media, stakeholders, and other key audiences that may affect positively or negatively the image of the Organization,
iii) international media coverage on prioritized issues in Jamaica.

Key Responsibilities

We seek support from 1 Online Volunteer (OV) for the media monitoring task on the United Nations and key development issues (including the SDGs). The OV, under the guidance of the Communications and Advocacy Officer will (i) monitor, (ii) collate and then (ii) produce a daily bulletin according to the requirements established by the RCO and a format established in consultation with the OV. The OV will:

The Online Volunteer will monitor news and social media related to Jamaica to track key social, political, and development issues of interest to the UN, including human rights, governance, climate, and economic development. They will identify relevant content, including misinformation trends, and produce a twice-weekly bulletin with headlines, summaries, and links. Emergency or insights reports may also be prepared as needed.

– The format of the Report MAY reflect the following categories:

1. General United Nations/ AFPs / HOA Media Mentions
2. Development Issues
(i) The Economy
(ii) Climate
(iii) Peace and Security
(iv) Human Rights & LNOB Groups
3. Key Statements/ Positions from Heads of Government/ Senior Cabinet
4. Risks to Information Integrity (Examples of Mis & Disinformation)

Required Skills and Experience

Candidates should have professional or at least advanced experience with social and other media. Familiarity with the political, social and economic context of this duty station and the assignment is highly desired.
In addition, candidates should have excellent analytical and good writing skills.