Eamonn Fitzgerald's Rainy Day

Based in Baghdad, and working under the direct authority of the United Nations Humanitarian Co-ordinator for Iraq, the successful applicant will direct all activities of the UNOHCI Information Section. Note: "The incumbent is often required to deal with situations not covered completely by this instruction."

Tasks will include: drafting the UNOHCI master plan for public information activities and establishing the office; co-ordinating all internal and external UNOHCI information activities; providing information and giving interviews/briefings for the Iraqi and international media related to the implementation of Security Council Resolution 986; overseeing production of daily information products for UN staff in Iraq; producing press and information packs for journalists and the general public; preparing updates for the diplomatic community and NGOs in Baghdad; maintaining regular liaison with the Iraqi Ministry of Information; working closely with UN Information Officers; supervising the work of international and national information staff in Baghdad; providing guidance for information activities in the northern governorates.

You'll need an advanced degree in a relevant field, prior experience as spokesperson or similar function, good knowledge of the United Nations and fluency in English and French.

Send your CV, referring to vacancy number HCI-02-001, to: Human Resources Planning and Development Section, PMSS/DPKO Room # DC1-980, 1 United Nations Plaza New York, NY 10017, USA, or e-mail it to: dpko-missions-internalva@un.org