Strategic Communications Specialist
Support the UN's strategic communications in Haiti through outreach activities.
Overview
Support the UN's strategic communications in Haiti through outreach activities.
You have:
- Bachelor's degree in communications or related field is required.
- A minimum of five years of professional experience in public information is required.
- Fluency in English, French, and Haitian Creole is required.
- Familiarity with MailChimp and website Content Managing Systems is required.
Result of Service The work of the consultant will directly contribute to outreach activities in Haiti, specifically in Creole and French and support the UN’s effective strategic communications with all Haitians.
Work Location Port-au-Prince / Remote work
Expected duration 30 days within 6 months, starting on July 1, 2022.
Duties and Responsibilities The United Nations System has begun the process of developing its new United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) for Haiti as the current Integrated Strategic Framework comes to an end on 31 December 2022. The UNSDCF will be the United Nations reference document for planning and carrying out actions to support the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in Haiti. Covering the period 2023-2027, it will govern the entire programming cycle organizing the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the collective action conducted by the United Nations System. As part of their activities, UN agencies, in collaboration with the Government and their international and local partners, implement activities aimed at improving the living conditions and well-being of the people living in Haiti. As Haiti experiences multiple over-lapping crises, an experienced consultant is sought to support the effective delivery of communications activities by the Resident Coordinator's Office.
Qualifications/special skills Skills: Familiarity with MailChimp and website Content Managing Systems is required Academic Qualifications: Academic qualifications: Bachelor's degree in communications or related field is required. Experience: A minimum of five years of professional experience in public information is required. Language: English is an official working language of the United Nations. For this assignment fluency in English, French and Haitian Creole is required
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 a successful communication strategy you developed in the past? | The interviewer wants to assess your practical experience in creating effective communication strategies. | Share specific examples of strategies that led to successful outcomes in communication. |
| How do you ensure that your communications are culturally relevant to diverse audiences? | This question evaluates your understanding of cultural dynamics in communication. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to adapt your communication style for a different audience. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools or software do you use for managing communications and outreach? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you measure the effectiveness of a communications campaign? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |