Gender Communication and Social Media Consultant

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Parent Sector : Natural Sciences Sector (SC) Duty Station: Perugia Classification of duty station: \[\[filter12\]\] Standard Duration of Assignement : \[\[filter13\]\] Job Family: Natural Sciences Type of contract : Non Staff Duration of contract : From 7 to 11 months Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 27-MAR-2024 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- Within the framework of the UNESCO and the Italian Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the UNESCO “World Water Assessment Programme – WWAP”, under the overall supervision of the WWAP Coordinator and direct supervision of Senior Water and Gender Programme Specialist, in close collaboration with all members of the WWAP Secretariat, the Gender Communication and Social Media Consultant is requested to carry out tasks in the following categories: **1. Communication** - **Social Media** Carry out WWAP social media communication activities with the overall objective to ensure visibility of WWAP activities and publications, and to grow the follower base. This will be done mainly through regular development and sharing of unique content on the WWAP X (former Twitter) account, updating of accounts followed, and interaction with other accounts. Key objectives are (a) to maintain and increase visibility of the WWAP Multi-stakeholder Call for Action to the wider audience and (b) to give adequate visibility to the annual WWDR through year-round coverage. Yearly reoccurring highlight events are marked by the launch of the WWDR, CSW, Asia / Africa / Stockholm Water Weeks. Other events expected include the 10th WWF of Indonesia and operational meetings of the Multi-stakeholder Coalition. Long Description ---------------- - **Generic Communication** Advocacy efforts to maintain visibility of WWAP actions and publications in the field of water and gender, as well as to promote the WWAP Multi-stakeholder Call for Action. Support in reporting project implementation and related events to inform donors, colleagues and provide input to generic communication materials such as articles or webpages. - **WWAP Water and Gender webpage** Support the development and update of content for the WWAP water and gender website. Draft of WWAP water and gender project result articles for the UNESCO website and other communication purposes. Long Description ---------------- **2. Knowledge production and capacity development** Provide assistance to WWAP programme officers, potentially in collaboration with other stakeholders, in the development of publication materials through knowledge-based inputs and revision. Carry out the gender mainstreaming of the WWDR zero and first drafts. Assist in the provision of written sectoral inputs as required. Support the WWAP Water and gender capacity development programme, notably in the revision and development of training materials. **3. Advocacy** Support the preparation of gender and water events, both online and in-person, including drafting agendas and invitation letters, liaising with partners and invitees, drafting post-event communication reports and maintain records of event attendance. Tasks may include: provision of inputs to the development of the mid-term strategy of the Call for Action Initiative, assistance to - or co-organization- of related events, delivering presentations, assist in the development of associated materials such as briefings, speeches, scenario, PPT, scripts and communication materials. Long Description ---------------- **4. Ad-hoc support** Carry out ad-hoc activities linked to the preparation of relevant documents, speeches, presentations, reporting and gender mainstreaming of internal and external publications. Maintain and update water and gender database of trainings, events and publications; assist in the reporting of the water and gender component. **-** ----- For detailed information, please consult the [UNESCO Competency Framework](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/competency_framework_e.pdf). **REQUIRED COMPETENCIES** ------------------------- **Academic Qualifications** - University master degree in a relevant field e.g. environment, hydrology, or related natural sciences; social science **Technical Competencies and Experience Requirements** - At least 5 years of experience, preferably in the fields of freshwater and gender related activities. - Experience in capacity development activities in topics of water and gender. - Excellent command of English and very good skills in written and oral communication and presentation. - Very good IT skills. - Ability to prioritize and deliver meeting deadlines. - Ability to work as part of a team, create networks and deal with participatory processes. **APPLICATION PROCESS** ----------------------- Interested candidates should click on “Apply Now”, download and complete the following: - Employment History form (Word file). At the end of the Word file, insert extra pages with the following required information. - An **approach and methodology** for the assignment and a work plan. - A **competitive fee for the assignment**, which should be quoted in **EUR** and expressed on a monthly basis. - An **updated CV** **SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS** ------------------------------------- Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the [UNESCO careers website.](https://careers.unesco.org/careersection/2/joblist.ftl) No modifications can be made to the application submitted. The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview. UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates. Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided. **Footer** ---------- UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States ([last update here](https://en.unesco.org/careers/geographicaldistribution)) are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts. UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.