Communications and information management Analyst

Human Rights

Overview

Lead and develop UN Habitat's communication and information management services.

You have:

• Minimum four (4) years of professional experience in the areas of communications and public relations, as well as in the management of digital content.
• Advanced degree in areas related to social communication, journalism, and/or social sciences is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to articulate ideas clearly, including preparation and editing of documents, reports, and summaries.
• Knowledge of concepts and approaches relevant to the development of the training strategy and independent analysis.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and carry out proper planning.
• Previous experience in the design and development of communication strategies with international cooperation agencies will be assessed.
• Language of the consultancy is Spanish and English; other United Nations languages are a plus.

Result of Service The consultancy consists of the following products, these being more non-limiting: - Monthly reports of developed activities.

The consultant will work under the supervision of the Roi Chiti, UN-Habitat Head of Office and Adriana Plata, the Programme Specialist of the project, in the achievement of the project objectives.

The consultant will maintain close communication with office consultants, headquarters consultants, and external consultants, as well as with Officials of the United Nations System in order to maximize synergies and ensure the implementation of activities.

Work Location Home-based

Expected duration The consultant shall have a contract for six (6) months with the possibility of extension.

Duties and Responsibilities - Lead the development and dissemination of UN Habitat communication and information products and services, ensuring that the communications manual made specifically for the implementation of the “Inclusive cities, solidarity communities” project is fulfilled and ensure that they are consistent with the agency's communications guidelines. - Coordinate and follow up on the implementation of the project visibility plan cities including solidarity communities - Lead the technical roundtable and the Interagency group of communications of the project; as well as comply with the established communications process. - Being the liaison for donor relationships, as well as partner agencies in all communications and visibility issues. - Support the project team with the internal communication (UN Habitat, IOM, UNHCR and European Union) of the “Inclusive cities, solidarity communities” project. - Keep up to date on issues and developments related to asylum/migration, as well as the work of project partners on the specific theme. - Develop, maintain, and track the information that is necessary to update web pages, and content management systems for the Internet, in accordance with the communications manual. - Manage partnerships with national and local media to make project management visible, promote content and maximize the impact of promotional goals. - Produce communication materials and public information for print/electronic/voice/visual media.

• Advise the organization and/or participation of the project in events related to its objectives.
• Anticipate and solve communication/public relations problems when needed.
• Evaluate the results and impact of communication activities; Reports on developments, trends, and attitudes regarding the implementation of the project

• Support advocacy, awareness and outreach activities and events, as well as awareness campaigns and other advocacy activities related to the project

  Qualifications/special skills Skills: Professionalism: Knowledge of concepts and approaches relevant to the development of the training strategy and the ability to carry out an independent analysis, identify problems, formulate options, and reach conclusions and recommendations. Responsibility: takes responsibility for all assigned activities and honors commitments; Delivers effective results within established time, cost and quality standards; operates in accordance with the organization's rules and regulations; supports subordinates, provides oversight and assumes responsibility for delegated tasks; takes personal responsibility for its own deficiencies and those of the unit of work, where appropriate. Planning and organization: Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and carry out proper planning. Coordinate your own work plan, use time efficiently and apply common sense in the context of established deadlines. Creativity: actively seeks to improve programs or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; think "out of the box"; is interested in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches. Customer Orientation: considers all those who are served as "customers" and seeks to see things from their point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with customers by gaining their trust and respect; identifies customer needs and combines them with the right solutions; monitors ongoing developments within and outside the customer environment to stay informed and anticipate issues; keeps customers informed of project progress or setbacks; complies with the schedule for the delivery of products or services to the customer.

Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to articulate ideas in a clear and accurate way, including the ability to prepare and edit a series of written documents, reports, and summaries. Listen to others, correctly interpret others' messages, and respond appropriately; It asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in two-way communication; Adapts language, tone, style, and formatting to the audience; It demonstrates openness in the exchange of information and keeps people informed. Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a multicultural and multiethnic environment, with sensitivity and respect for diversity. Technological Awareness: keeps his/herself updated on the available technology; understands the applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply the technology to appropriate tasks; Shows willingness to learn new technologies. Academic Qualifications: Advanced degree in areas related to social communication, journalism, and/or social sciences is required. A first degree in the above-mentioned areas with an additional two years qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Experience: Minimum four (4) years of professional experience in the areas of communications and public relations, as well as in the management of digital content. Previous experience in the design and development of external and internal communication strategies and/or with an international cooperation agency will be assessed. Language: The language of the consultancy is Spanish and English. Other official United Nations languages will increase the score.

No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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