Creative Writer
Create a repository of short stories for future comic book volumes
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Overview
Create a repository of short stories for future comic book volumes
You have:
- Bachelor's degree in literature and/or social sciences is required.
- 10 years of work experience in creation of short stories, literature, and/or social sciences.
- Fluency in both Arabic and English is required.
Result of Service Create a repository of short stories for use in future volumes of the comic book. Reach a script for volume II of the comic book (5 short stories, 10 pages each)
Work Location Beirut
Expected duration 4 months
Duties and Responsibilities The IC will work under the direct supervision of the "ESCWA Stories" team leader 1- Prepare and deliver a one-day writing workshop on "writing stories for the youth" for interested ESCWA staff. 2- Contribute 5 short story ideas in Arabic, in preparation for volume II of the comic book. 3- Coordinate regular meetings with the "ESCWA Stories" team to reach a script for volume II of the comic book (5 short stories, 10 pages each) to be approved by the Executive Secretary. 4- Ensure the content of the stories reflect consistently and positively ESCWA's work, motto, vision and mission. 5- Coordinate regular meetings with the Creative Illustrator to ensure smooth illustrated interpretation of the script that is approved by the Executive Secretary. 6- Lead the process of reviewing and editing of the short stories contributed by students participating in the "ESCWA Stories" project. 7- Create a repository of short stories for use in future volumes of the comic book. 8- Report progress of projects at major stages of their conception, creation and execution.
Qualifications/special skills Academic Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in literature and/or social sciences is required. Experience: 10 years of work experience in creation of short stories, literature, and/or social sciences. Language: Fluency in both Arabic and English is required.
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
| How do you approach creating a story that resonates with youth? | This question assesses your understanding of the target audience and storytelling techniques. | Discuss your methods for identifying relevant themes and how you incorporate engaging elements into your writing. |
| Can you explain a time when you collaborated with a team to create a project? | The interviewer wants to understand your teamwork and communication skills in a creative context. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use for editing your stories? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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