UN WOMEN Jobs - 52869- Social Media Consultant, Spanish and French

Social Media Consultant, Spanish and French - (Part-Time Consultancy)

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

Home-based

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

14-Jan-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

6 months

Languages Required :

English French Spanish

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The Communications Section at UN Women Headquarters in New York seeks to enlist a part-time Social Media Consultant to support with social media outreach and community management in Spanish and French. S/he will assist the Social Media Manager in implementing strategies and campaigns for specific international days and events. S/he will draft messages for Twitter, Facebook, and other relevant platforms in Spanish and French, as well as support with the daily engagement of UN Women’s social media audience and the monitoring thereof.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Social Media Manager, the Social Media Consultant will be responsible for the following:

Maintain UN Women’s social media accounts by drafting messages for @ONUMujeres and @ONUFemmes, facebook.com/onumujeres and facebook.com/onufemmes, and other relevant social media platforms;
Monitor all social media accounts for questions and comments, respond to them and engage the UN Women audience on a daily basis;
Strategically expand the network of followers and engage the online community;
Support social media outreach and integration into big events with UN Women involvement that require additional capacity, such as the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW);
Support live tweeting from relevant events in Spanish and French.

Competencies

Ethics and Values:

Demonstrate and safeguard ethics and integrity.

Organizational Awareness:

Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment.

Development and Innovation:

Take charge of self-development and take initiative.

Work in teams:

Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Communicating and Information Sharing:

Facilitate and encourage open communication and strive for effective communication.

Self-management and Emotional Intelligence:

Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments, handle tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and have a consistent behavior towards others.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Masters Degree in Communications, Journalism, International Affairs, or similar.

Experience:

At least 2 years experience in communications;
Proven experience in the strategic use and monitoring of social media;
Proficient in using new technologies and web-based platforms;
Familiar with women’s rights issues;
Familiar with the United Nations and UN Women;
Self-starter; organized; able to multitask and balance multiple responsibilities.

Language:

Fluent in English, Spanish and French.

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