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Support campaign for racial equality awareness and mobilize global public support.

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Application deadline 1 month ago: Monday 6 Apr 2026 at 03:59 UTC

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Overview

Support campaign for racial equality awareness and mobilize global public support.

You have:

  • First degree in communication, journalism, marketing or related field
  • Strong drafting and oral skills
  • Experience developing and implementing campaigns and human rights communications strategies
  • Experience working on audiovisual content
  • Fluency in English is required
  • Knowledge of French or Spanish is an advantage

Contract

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Result of Service

Strengthened campaign to raise awareness and mobilize global public support for racial equality in the context of the 25th anniversary of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action.

Work Location

Remote

Expected duration

Eight months, 1 May to 31 December 2026

Duties and Responsibilities

The consultant will support the Anti-Racial Discrimination and Communications and Public Mobilisation Sections in the following tasks: • Continue implementing the campaign to raise awareness and mobilize global public support for racial equality. • Lead on content development and outreach advocacy, including audiovisual content, in line with Human Rights Council Resolution 60/16. • Updating of materials for publication, as outlined in the aforementioned resolution, notably the programme of activities for the Second International Decade for People of African Descent and an updated version of United against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance. • Organize an information campaign for the twenty-fifth anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action. • Develop key messages for International Days relating to combating racism (e.g. 21 March, 25 March, 25 July, 31 August). • Produce communications products (stories, social media content, brochures, backgrounders, audio-visual materials, etc.), with a special focus on audiovisual content. • Monitor and analyze: (1) current events, public opinion, and media trends related to racial discrimination; advise on appropriate responses; (2) challenges faced by individuals and groups facing racial discrimination on social media; (3) effectiveness and outreach of communications products. • Promote media engagement through positive examples and storytelling. • Initiate and sustain relationships with key constituencies (universities, civil society, DGC, field presences). • Update of the content of the OHCHR webpages on combatting racism.

Qualifications/special skills

First degree in communication, journalism, marketing or related field Strong drafting and oral skills; Experience developing and implementing campaigns and human rights communications strategies; Experience working on audiovisual content.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French or Spanish is an advantage.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a successful campaign you developed and implemented? This assesses your experience and effectiveness in campaign management. Focus on objectives, strategies used, and outcomes achieved.
How do you handle challenges faced by communities experiencing racial discrimination? The interviewer wants to assess your understanding and sensitivity toward these issues. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time you had to create content quickly for a campaign. How did you manage? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you employ to engage the media positively around racial equality? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you use social media for advocacy? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you ensure inclusive messaging in your communications? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your approach to monitoring and analyzing media trends related to discrimination? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you measure the effectiveness of your communications? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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