Communications Consultant
Develop visuals and content for communication products and social media channels.
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Overview
Develop visuals and content for communication products and social media channels.
You have:
- An advanced university degree (Master's or Doctorate degree, or equivalent) in communication, journalism, international relations, public administration or related fields is required.
- A first-level degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in public information, journalism, international relations, graphic design or related area is required.
- Experience with developing graphic materials and visuals for websites, publications and/or social media platforms is required.
- Experience with managing social media channels is required.
- Experience with developing content in English and French or Spanish is required.
- Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.
- Fluency of French or Spanish (both oral and written) is desirable.
Contract
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Result of Service
Key Performance Indicators • Timely delivery of visuals, graphic materials, content and communication products in accordance with communication policies, procedures and plans. • Launch of automated translation service for UNJSPF website, subject to provision of relevant resources, or its predisposition. • Quality of input and products requiring minimum supervision and review. • Timely and regular provision of performance reports of UNJSPF online tools and external posts. • Annual and monthly reports are delivered to PA Public Information Officer with key communication data, metrics and findings. • Templates are consistent and staff are aware of where to find and how to use them. • UNJSPF Communications mailbox is maintained in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Work Location
New York
Expected duration
6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the consultant will be responsible for the following duties: • Develop visuals, graphic materials and content for the UNJSPF website, publications, intranet and social media channels. • Review and design new templates of the Fund – including letters, emails, reports, presentations, and forms, and ensure they are easily accessible and consistently used including through training on their usage and creation of digital repository. • Assist in creating key communication products for the UNJSPF through research and drafting of basic text in English and French or Spanish. • Support the templating and delivery of twelve booklets of pension matters in Spanish. • Monitor social media outlets on accounts and topics of interest to the Fund. • Monitor the success of website, intranet and social media posts based on analytics and review new tools and best practices in view of their implementation. • Support development of website’s automated translation service into UN official languages and layout updates working in collaboration with the Fund’s Information Management Systems Service and UNICC. • Initiate the development of annual communications report with key communication data, metrics and findings. • Manage the UNJSPF Communications mailbox. • Support the development of presentations and other communication materials for the Chief Executive as required. • Ensure document management of communication team’s archive. • Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/special skills
An advanced university degree (Master's or Doctorate degree, or equivalent) in communication, journalism, international relations, public administration or related fields is required. A first-level degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in public information, journalism, international relations, graphic design or related area is required. Experience with developing graphic materials and visuals for websites, publications and/or social media platforms is required. Experience with managing social media channels is required. Experience with developing content in English and French or Spanish is required.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Fluency of French or Spanish (both oral and written) is desirable.
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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a project where you developed graphic materials? | The interviewer wants to understand your experience with visual communication. | Provide a specific example and detail your creative process. |
| How do you ensure consistency in communication materials? | This assesses your attention to detail and organizational skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you improved a social media channel's performance? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use for content creation in multiple languages? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time you had to manage several communication projects at once. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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