Communications Consultant

Contract

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Result of Service

implement project/programme specific communication strategy.

Work Location

nairobi

Expected duration

4 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the United Nations agency for Human Settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. As the United Nations focal point on human settlements, UN-Habitat will lead advocacy efforts to raise awareness of sustainable urbanization issues; provide evidence-based policy advice; build capacities; develop tools, norms and standards based on best practices; work on demonstration projects and aid national Governments, local authorities, and other public institutions responsible for urban issues. To enable it to respond to the challenges and opportunities of 21st Century cities and human settlement in a more holistic way, and to address one of the most significant areas of need in developing countries; UN Habitat has adopted a more strategic and integrated approach that is more systematic, going beyond addressing only the symptoms of malfunctioning urbanization. It is integrated, rather than sectorial, transformative rather than fragmentary and links urbanization and human settlements to sustainable development by focusing on prosperity, livelihoods and employment. The vacancy is for the East and Horn of Africa Region within the Regional Office in Africa. UN-Habitat Regional Office in Africa (ROAf), located in Nairobi, Kenya, is working with African governments to take early action to position themselves for predominately urban populations. The portfolio of ongoing projects in Africa is very diverse in terms of geographic coverage and development partners. The Office covers Sub-Saharan Africa, consisting of 49 countries and 22 active countries. Under the overall supervision of the Officer in Charge and the direct supervision of the Programme Officer and in close cooperation with the programme managers the incumbent will work across the UN-Habitat Somalia programme to deliver on the following: Programme communication support 1. Develop projects communication plans; 2. Develop visibility products for projects in relation to public awareness e.g. project launch, key campaigns, etc.; 3. Document project success stories including photography and video production. Content & editorial Support 1. Develop materials for publication and publicity, such as newsletters, annual reports, brochures, leaflets; 2. Recommend layout and design of reports and other communication materials. Visibility and dissemination 1. implement visibility plans as per the project proposed guidelines/requirements; 2. Identify suitable media and partners to support dissemination of key messages; 3. Develop communication content for Programme digital/social media;

Qualifications/special skills

degree in communications, public relations, knowledge management or other related field is required Minimum two years' experience in communication, brand management, public relations, or corporate communications is required Experience in development or humanitarian sector communication planning is an asset

Languages

Fluency in oral and written English is required

Additional Information

Not available.

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.