Strategic Communications Individual Contractor

Consultant Communications & PR

Overview

Implement communications plan for digital transformation of UN peacekeeping.

You have:

• A master's degree in communications, marketing, international relations, public policy, journalism, or another relevant field of professional experience is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• A minimum of two years of experience in public information, communication, programme management or related field is required.
• Demonstrated experience in creating and implementing communications strategies, designing and updating content on websites, as well as graphic design and editing skills to produce digital products is required.
• Experience working across multimedia platforms with traditional and digital media is desirable.
• Experience working with the United Nations or a comparable international organization is desirable.
• Expertise in the Adobe suite is desirable.
• Fluency in English (spoken, read and written) is required.
• Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Contract

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Result of Service

A robust communications infrastructure and approach to enable the digital transformation of UN peacekeeping.

Work Location

UNHQ, New York City

Expected duration

1/9/2024 - 28/2/2025

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Implement the communications plan of the DTS: a. Capture, maintain and expound the narrative for the implementation of the DTS b. Design and maintain the internal online platform for the DTS c. Design and maintain the external website for the DTS. 2. Develop high-quality and innovative communications products as required a. Create standard branding guidelines and digital elements b. Coordinate and provide communications support for internal change management campaign c. Develop communications material such as brochures, articles, slide decks/presentations, fact sheets, infographics and other products that provide insight into the progress of the DTS initiatives. 3. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/special skills

A master’s degree in communications, marketing, international relations, public policy, journalism, or another relevant field of professional experience is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A minimum of two years of experience in public information, communication, programme management or related field is required. Demonstrated experience in creating and implementing communications strategies, designing and updating content on websites, as well as graphic design and editing skills to produce digital products, slide decks and visualizations are required. Experience working across multimedia platforms with traditional and digital media is desirable. Experience working with the United Nations or a comparable international organization is desirable. Expertise in the Adobe suite is desirable

Languages

As the working languages of the UN is English, for this position, fluency in English (spoken, read and written) 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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