Project Correspondence Lead

Consultant Finance & Economy Programme & Policy

Overview

Support event planning and communications for UN Partnerships.

You have:

• A first-level university degree in communication, journalism, international relations, programme management, or related field is required.
• Experience in handling correspondence for events and campaigns is required.
• Experience in organizing high-level events and special projects is required.
• Experience in developing communication and outreach materials is required.
• Fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Contract

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Result of Service

The individual contractor will support Programme Officers in events and campaigns and contribute to the handling of correspondence, invitations, logistics and event planning. Contractor will contribute to the successful communications and advocacy of the UN Office for Partnerships, particularly on the Goals Lounge and other campaigns.

Work Location

New York

Expected duration

3-4 months

Duties and Responsibilities

This position is located in the United Nations Office for Partnerships (UN Partnerships). Guided by the priorities of the UN Secretary-General, UN Partnerships is the gateway to the UN system to connect and co-create partnerships to deliver solutions to reach everyone, everywhere. In its role as a connector, UN Partnerships proactively engages, convenes and leverages stakeholders, initiatives and solutions in support of the Decade of Action to keep the promise of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). UN Partnerships oversees the UN Fund for International Partnerships (UNFIP), the UN Democracy Fund (UNDEF), and the SDG Advocates programme. The incumbent will support all initiatives of the UN Partnerships and report to the Chief of Service for Global Advocacy and Outreach and work closely with other members of the team. • Assists in the overall administration of communications of the Goals Lounge, provides substantive and administrative support in managing communication priorities and workflow of the manager and of the work unit; coordinates and monitors multiple and diverse activities and work processes to ensure that management directives and decisions are properly carried out and products delivered in a timely manner. • Develop correspondence materials for the Goals Lounge and other campaigns and events of UN Partnerships. Support the dissemination of various communication products, both internally and externally. • Screens and prioritizes all incoming correspondence; compiles relevant background documents and references; identifies issues requiring the manager’s attention and refers others to relevant officer for appropriate disposition; monitors and follows-up on actions to be taken. Support on follow up activities of the Goals Lounge • Researches, compiles and summarizes background materials for use in preparation of reports, briefs, speeches, etc; scan reports from specialized agencies, as well as newspapers, magazine, periodicals and other information sources to identify articles of interest to the manager. • Independently handles a wide range of complex information requests and inquiries (e.g. answer requests requiring file or other research); responds, or drafts responses, to a diverse range of correspondence and other communications. • Supports the manager in presentations to intergovernmental bodies and other meetings, researching issues, preparing briefing notes, slides and subject files, gathering relevant documentation, etc. • Support and organizes official receptions, meetings, programme etc., handling all necessary correspondence. • Help identify relevant speakers and facilitate their involvement; prepare background notes and talking points; • Handles a wide range of administrative duties/processes for the Goals Lounge in particular an in-depth familiarity of the United Nations, its organizational structure, formal procedures, and practical experience in planning outreach events and official communications.

Qualifications/special skills

A first-level university degree in communication, journalism, international relations, programme management or related field is required. Experience in handling correspondence for events and campaigns is required. Experience in organizing high-level events and special projects is required Experience in developing communication and outreach materials is required

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

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.

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