International Consultancy: Regional Speechwriter – UNFPA East and Southern Africa Regional Office
Develop engaging speeches for diverse audiences including policy makers.
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Overview
Develop engaging speeches for diverse audiences including policy makers.
You have:
- Strong communication skills addressing diverse audiences.
- Experience in developing speeches and advocacy materials.
- Understanding of geopolitics in East and Southern Africa.
- Ability to translate technical policy material into accessible language.
- Flexibility to travel within South Africa and the region as required.
Contract
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UNFPA is the UN Sexual and Reproductive Health Agency committed to delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.
In an effort to advance and amplify its work and partnership in the East and Southern Africa Region (ESA) in the context of the UN Decade of Action towards the SDGs, the UNFPA Regional Office ESA (ESARO) is looking to engage the services of a Regional Speechwriter.
If you are strong in communicating to a diverse audience, developing a wide range of communication and advocacy materials including speeches, statements, talking points, op-eds, blog posts, podcast materials, and other social media content, this consultancy will suit you.
The Speechwriter must have an excellent understanding of the geopolitics of the East and Southern Africa region and will be required to translate complex technical and policy material into clear, understandable language that is accessible to a broad audience and accurately reflects the region’s vision, ideas and the position of UNFPA.
This is a fast-paced full-time assignment for 3 months from 1 October 2020 to 31 December 2020.
The assignment may include field mission travel within South Africa and to countries in the region as required by the Regional Director.
For the full Terms of Reference (ToR) and details on how to apply, please write to Ms. Nyeleti Mukhari at mukhari@unfpa.org.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with speechwriting for diverse audiences? | This assesses your ability to tailor messages effectively. | Mention specific examples and how you adapted your style to suit different audiences. |
| How do you ensure your speeches resonate with both technical and lay audiences? | Interviewer is looking for communication strategies. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What approach do you take when developing communication materials for policy advocacy? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to adapt a speech or article based on audience feedback. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What role does cultural context play in your writing? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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