Consultant on Digital media and communication

Result of Service The consultant will contribute to enhance TRAINFORTRADE's communication with more impactful and reaches out to more stakeholders and partners.

Work Location Geneva

Expected duration 3/01/2023-17/04/2023

Duties and Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Chief of the Human Resources Development Section/TRAINFORTRADE, and the Programme Management Officer, the incumbent will undertake the following tasks for the promotion and implementation of TRAINFORTRADE's capacity building activities on Port Management, E-Commerce and Trade Statistic as per work- plan of activities:

1. Conceptualize, design and implement TRAINFORTRADE's communication and outreach plans and activities for 2023. 2. Write and edit articles and other content for UNCTAD's and TRAINFORTRADE's websites and for other platforms and communication materials. 3. Design and produce communication and advocacy materials for final reports, publications, press releases, newsletters, policy briefs, etc. 4. Liaise with UNCTAD's communication team to develop and promote TRAINFORTRADE contents on UNCTAD's platforms. 5. Plan and design communication materials and execute communication activities for the Training of Trainers workshop of the English-speaking network of the Port management Programme

6. Review and propose improvements for the course design as well as the presentation of content through dynamic tools, interactive concept maps, functionality and/or aesthetic touches. 7. Design artwork, photos, charts and other graphic elements and media integrations for e-learning modules, training packages and webinars in compliance with UNCTAD/TRAINFORTRADE brand identity. 8. Coordinate with the TFT's Team and UNCTAD's CIO teams to leverage digital communication channels. 9. Record and edit videos of subject matter experts on TRAINFORTRADE thematic for promotional and dissemination purposes. 10. Contribute to the management of TFT's websites and e-learning platform, including content development, visual design and user experience, in line with UN standards of accessibility and ensure gender inclusive language is applied to any type of written or oral communication as per UN gender inclusive language. 11. Promote stakeholders' engagement and buy-in through the effective use of communication instruments. 12. Monitor the reach and impact of communication and information materials and activities. Analyse statistics of web traffic.

Qualifications/special skills An advanced university degree, Master, in communication, journalism, visual communication, or social science related field. At least 7 years of professional experience in multimedia production, graphic design, or related field with a combination of working experience in CMS like WordPress, LMS such as Moodle, H5P, video production, social media. Experience with digital and web tools applications. Experience in strategic development of corporatecommunication within international organizations is desirable. Experience with e-learning platforms and TRAINFORTRADE's methodology will be an advantage.

Languages Fluency in oral and written English is required, knowledge of French is an advantage.

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.