National Information Officer
Organizational Context
The United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Tokyo serves as the primary source of information about the UN system in Japan. It aims to foster public understanding and support for UN activities by disseminating information, engaging local partners, and connecting the UN with the people it serves. This role operates under the direct supervision of the Director of UNIC Tokyo and the regional UNIC Director.
Job Purpose
This role is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive communications strategy for Japan, adapting global UN messages for local audiences. The incumbent will lead communication efforts within UNIC Tokyo, coordinate the communications team, and oversee the production of various content for digital platforms and local dissemination. Key responsibilities include adapting global messages, producing content in Japanese, managing digital communications, and ensuring the effective implementation of communication strategies for UN priority issues and events. The role also involves monitoring media and public opinion, conducting media outreach, maintaining and enhancing UN websites and social media, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders to advance UN priorities through joint outreach and advocacy activities.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a national communications strategy, adapting global UN messages for local audiences and producing content in Japanese for digital platforms. Oversee the production of various communication materials, including research, drafting, editing, and coordinating design and distribution. Implement local communication strategies to publicize UN priority issues and events, coordinating with partners, monitoring progress, and analyzing outcomes. Lead communication efforts within UNIC Tokyo, coordinating the communications team and monitoring program output. Analyze current events, public opinion, and media coverage to advise on communication strategies. Conduct media outreach, develop media strategies, maintain media contacts, disseminate information, organize press conferences, and monitor media impact. Maintain and enhance Japanese and English websites and social media accounts, leveraging technology. Develop and deliver joint outreach and advocacy activities with internal and external stakeholders. Contribute to campaign strategy development, content creation, and implementation, managing timelines, budgets, and vendor coordination. Monitor and evaluate campaign performance. Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships. Contribute to research on information integrity and assist in analyzing data and identifying trends for reporting.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in managing contacts and networking with media, NGOs, government officials, and other organizations in Japan is required. Experience in strategic communications and addressing diverse public audiences is desirable. Journalism experience and experience with the UN or a comparable international organization in Japan are also desirable.
Skills
Professionalism, Communication, Planning and Organizing, Strategic Communications, Media Outreach, Content Production, Digital Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Research and Analysis, Data Analysis, Project Management.