Development of a human rights economy communications strategy

Volunteering

Overview

Support development of a human rights economy communications strategy.

You have:

• at least 2 years of experience in human rights, sustainable development, public policy, and economic policy issues
• demonstrated experience in campaigning or strategy development with excellent communication and writing and editing skills
• demonstrated experience in communications, public information, content development, or digital outreach in the field of human rights
• strong writing and editing skills for public-facing products, including web and social media content
• ability to translate technical policy issues into clear, accessible messaging for non-specialist audiences
• ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and incorporate feedback in a collaborative environment
• experience developing communications plans, key messages, or content calendars is highly desirable
• a degree in economics, social sciences, human rights, law, international relations, marketing, communications, journalism or related fields is considered an asset

Contract

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One of the key recommendations of a recent audit was to strengthen communications on the integration of human rights in the 2030 Agenda and on the office’s work to support the integration of human rights in national development, economic, and financial policies. Internal discussions have already highlighted opportunities to improve visibility through a dedicated web presence and more systematic integration of these themes into social media and public communications.

This assignment will help translate that recommendation into practical, public-facing outputs that demonstrate results, partnerships, and impact more clearly to Member States, partners, and wider audiences. The assignment is expected to strengthen the office’s ability to communicate how human rights contribute to sustainable development, inclusive public policy, and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda.

The Online Volunteer’s contribution will support efforts to make human rights-based development work more visible, accessible, and strategically communicated.

We are looking for 1 (one) experienced and creative Online Volunteer who will support OHCHR WARO with the development of a communications and outreach strategy on: (1) the integration of human rights in the 2030 Agenda, and (2) OHCHR WARO’s work supporting the integration of human rights in national development, economic, and financial policies.

In close collaboration with the Regional Human Rights and Sustainable Development Advisor and the Communications Officer, the Online Volunteer will: - Review existing materials, key messages, and relevant examples of office communications on human rights, development, and economic policy. - Help define desired goals, outcomes, priority audiences, key messages, and channels for communications on these themes. - Develop a communications plan aligned with relevant moments in the human rights and development calendar (for example: Human Rights Council sessions, Special Procedures-related moments, international days, and relevant country-level dates/events). - Prepare content for the following quarter to help sustain communications momentum after the assignment ends. - Draft a small reusable content package, including: short web stories and related content pieces on country-level engagement and results; short “explainer” notes (1–2 pages) on the linkages between human rights, development, and economic/financial policy; and standardized talking points, FAQs, and key messages for office use. - Revise products based on feedback and submit final versions in editable format.

The Online Volunteer will be provided with material and other sources to develop the outreach/social media campaign as required and available. For close coordination and discussion the Online Volunteer is expected to be available for calls via Skype, Zoom, or Microsoft Teams.

Candidates should have : - at least 2 years of experience in human rights, sustainable development, public policy, and economic policy issues, - Demonstrated experience in campaigning or strategy development with excellent communication and writing and editing skills. - Demonstrated experience in communications, public information, content development, or digital outreach in the field of human rights. - Strong writing and editing skills for public-facing products, including web and social media content. - Ability to translate technical policy issues into clear, accessible messaging for non-specialist audiences. - Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and incorporate feedback in a collaborative environment.

• Experience developing communications plans, key messages, or content calendars is highly desirable.
• A degree in economics, social sciences, human rights, law, international relations, marketing, communications, journalism or related fields is considered an asset.

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