Communications and Social Media Individual Contractor

Result of Service Producing human-interest stories, creative content for social media, website updates, visual content creation, video messages, and potentially podcasting to Enhance the visibility and impact of UNIC Manama's activities and UN priorities and increase awareness, engagement, and understanding of the UN's work among the target audience, fostering a stronger connection between the UN and the different targeted groups.

Work Location Manama

Expected duration Through 31 December 2023.

Duties and Responsibilities The selected candidate will apply her/his skills in the field of communications to support the activities of UNIC Manama. The incumbent will assist the office in implementing its communications strategy particularly on social media platforms. The incumbent will report to UNIC Manama Head of Office. The IC will be responsible for the following activities: 1.Drafting Human-Interest Stories: - Create engaging human-interest stories, including videos and audios, in both English and Arabic that highlight UNIC Manama's and the UN in Bahrain activities, as well as UN priorities and campaigns. - Conduct thorough research to gather relevant information from various sources. - Verify the accuracy of information by cross-checking with local, regional, and global UN offices. - Obtain quotes from speakers and UN officials to enhance the storytelling. 2. Creating Creative Content for social media and Communication Products: - Prepare compelling and tailored content, including audio and video, in English and Arabic for social media platforms, considering the target audience. - Generate diverse content, including scripts for videos, series, songs, and other communication materials. - Align content with UNIC and UNCG communication strategies and objectives. 3. Activity Development: - Support UNIC activities that align with the communication strategies of UNIC and the United Nations Communications Group (UNCG).

4. Drafting UN Information for Website Updates: - Prepare relevant stories and other UN-related information to update the UN in Bahrain website. - Ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with UN messaging and priorities.

Qualifications/special skills First-level university degree in or similar qualification in journalism, communications, public relations or a related field. A minimum of three years of work experience in on communications - Ability to learn and act in a fast-paced environment. - Ability to work effectively as part of a team. - High motivation to learn and grow professionally. - Ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Languages Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Arabic is an asset.

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.