IC for production of UNCRR 2024

Deliver the UNCRR 2024 and complete social media assets on time

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Overview

Deliver the UNCRR 2024 and complete social media assets on time

You have:

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences or related area is required.
  • A minimum of 2 years of professional work experience in research and writing of reports on social development issues is required.
  • Experience with and knowledge of the UN Sustainable Development Goals is required.
  • Understanding of KSA's developmental challenges, policy priorities and national plans is required.
  • Fluency in English is required, rated as fluent in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand).

Contract

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Result of Service

The IC will deliver a completed UNCRR by 31 March 2025 and complete social media assets and translation by 15 April.

Work Location

Remotely

Expected duration

3 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Background: The RC Office in KSA works with the UN Entities in the UN Country Team for Saudi Arabia to research and write the Annual UN Results Report (UNCRR). The UNCRR is a public information and advocacy tool which highlights the results, partnerships and priorities of the UN in support of sustainable development in Saudi Arabia. Duties and Responsibilities: The IC will report to the Head of Office and will work with the RCO and Programme Support Team on the compilation and completion of the KSA’s UN Country Results Report (UNCRR) including: (1) Creating a timeline for the UNCRR; (2) Working with a graphic designer to create a template, including the integration of pictures and graphics into the template; (3) Communicate/coordinating with various AFPs in the KSA to collect and organize the relevant information for the UNCRR; (4) Write/edit the UNCRR in accordance with the UN standards and guidance for the UNCRR; (5) Support the translation of the UNCRR; and (6) Support development of social media to promote the UNCRR.

Qualifications/special skills

A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or related area is required. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of 2 years of professional work experience in research and writing of reports on social development issues is required. Experience with and knowledge of the UN Sustainable Development Goals is required. Understanding of KSA’s developmental challenges, policy priorities and national plans is required.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; For this position, fluency in English is required. Note: “Fluency” equals a rating of ‘fluent’ in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of ‘confident’ in two of the four areas.

Additional Information

Not available.

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

Can you describe your experience with report writing in social development? This question assesses your relevant experience that directly relates to the role. Discuss specific projects you have worked on, what your role was, and the outcomes.
How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects? This question evaluates your organizational skills and ability to handle responsibilities effectively. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you worked with a graphic designer. What was your role? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your understanding of the UN Sustainable Development Goals? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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