Associate Public Information Officer (Temporary)

About the role

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is hiring an Associate Public Information Officer for a temporary, full-time position in Addis Ababa. The post sits in the Publications and Conference Management Section, within the Conference Management and Interpretation Unit, and supports the day-to-day management and operations of the Africa Hall Visitors Center, focusing on visitor experience, visibility, external engagement and oversight of the center's personnel. The incumbent reports to the Chief of Conference Management and Interpretation Unit.

Key responsibilities

• Track, research and analyze information on the Africa Hall's history and institutional role, aligned with official UN narratives.
• Draft and compile information products such as press releases, media packets, reports, brochures, briefings, video clips, newsletters, websites, web content, talking points and briefs, in line with UN communication standards.
• Organize the clearance, production and distribution of information material and conduct photo and graphic research.
• Prepare initial drafts of articles or chapters for UN newsletters, periodicals, reports and books on the Africa Hall.
• Identify information opportunities and propose activities and approaches suited to the topic and target audience.
• Identify key contacts and opportunities for partnerships with diplomatic missions, donors, international organizations and cultural institutions.
• Organize or take part in conferences, seminars, press briefings and interviews, and prepare briefing materials for senior officials.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries about the Africa Hall's heritage.
• Analyze data and provide draft insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports, and document the requirements and background used for analysis.
• Support a consistent, high-quality visitor experience, including guided tours and official visits, through prepared background materials and briefing notes.
• Oversight and guidance of Visitors Center staff, including work planning, task allocation, workflow coordination and quality assurance, in line with UN rules and procedures.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree in communications, journalism, international relations, public or business administration or a related field (master's degree or equivalent); a bachelor's degree plus two years of relevant work experience is accepted in lieu.
• Minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in public information, journalism, international relations, public administration, marketing or a related area.
• One year or more of experience in data analytics or a related area is desirable.
• English is required; French is desirable.

Required skills

• Planning and organizing, with clear goals, prioritization and contingency planning.
• Clear speaking and writing, and the ability to tailor language and tone to the audience.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and communicate findings to management.
• Professionalism, including taking responsibility for gender perspectives and equal participation of women and men.