UN WOMEN Jobs - 111303- WPS Communication Consultant (International)

WPS Communication Consultant (International)

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

Home Based

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

28-Feb-2023

Application Deadline :

23-Feb-23 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

1 year

Languages Required :

Arabic English

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

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for
the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the
achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human
rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Placing women’s rights at the center of all its efforts,
UN Women leads and coordinates United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender
equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It provides strong and
coherent leadership in support of Member States’ priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships
with civil society and other relevant actors.
The Women, Peace and Security Programme of the Regional office for Arab States work closely with United
Nations, government, and civil society partners to increase the implementation of Security Council
Resolution 1325. UN Women has been working with governments, UN partners and civil society to support
women’s participation and influence at all levels of decision making to prevent and resolve conflicts in the
Arab region

Duties and Responsibilities

Main Objectives and Purpose of the Consultancy

The Communications Consultant will lead the planning and implementation of external and internal communication activities related to UN Women’s efforts on WPS in the Arab States Region. The Communications Specialist will collaborate closely with members of the UN Women WPS Team, Regional Office for Arab States, and Headquarters to ensure that UN Women WPS Programme communications activities and media relationships are aligned with corporate policies and priorities.

Responsibilities, Scope of Work, and Tasks

Under the supervision of Women, Peace and Security Regional Policy Advisor, The Communications Consultant will perform the following tasks, which are indicative and may evolve depending on the needs of the WPS Programme:

Lead the development and implementation of communications and outreach/advocacy strategies for the UN Women WPS Programme: Design, develop, and implement communication and outreach/advocacy strategies, including media strategies; ensure gender perspective; and Integrate communication, advocacy, and outreach strategies into proposals for project/programmes and other initiatives.
Lead the development and dissemination of communications and advocacy materials for the UN Women WPS Programme: Develop and produce communication and advocacy instruments and materials, including briefing materials, press releases, and articles and coordinate its dissemination through effective channels according to UN Women corporate standards; identify and leverage opportunities, activities, approaches and platforms and partners; and develop brochures, factsheets, stories to inform media and stakeholders of UN Women’s WPS Programme’s work to support Arab women.
Manage external and internal web, social media and news media relations for the UN Women WPS Programme: Ensure media strategies are implemented in line with corporate and donor guidelines; lead relationship building with relevant press outlets; identify impactful success stories/ issues, media talking points, news-related development and coverage of interest; and pitch and write impactful programme stories for corporate digital and social media platforms (global website, social media channels regularly). Build and maintain communications and advocacy focused partnerships. Ensure information management, tracking and analytics of online activities.
Use layout design to create UN Women studies, information and advocacy products, policy briefs, reports, and infographs according to corporate branding and style guidelines.
Develop concepts, graphics and layouts for product illustrations, logos and branding.
Design new, and update existing, social media assets (campaigns, flashcards, banners, webpages) to reflect on UN Women’s brand identity.

Create templates and tools to accommodate content for social media platforms, publications, and events visibility etc.
Develop graphics and designs for publications and communication products.

Deliverables	Time frame
Lead the development and implementation of communications and outreach/advocacy strategy for the UN Women WPS Programme in the Arab States Region	Ongoing
Use layout design to create UN Women studies, information and advocacy products, policy briefs, reports, and info-graphs according to corporate branding and style guidelines.	Ongoing
Develop and deliver communications and dissemination strategy for knowledge products commissioned by the UN Women WPS Programme in the Arab States Region	Ongoing
Lead the development and dissemination of communications and advocacy materials for UN Women WPS Programme in the Arab States Region	Ongoing
Conduct media monitoring and develop media and press relations to support UN Women WPS Programme in the Arab States Region	Ongoing
Lead planning and implementation of communications activities for UN Women Syria Programme, including with civil society partners and the Women’s Advisory Board (WAB)	Ongoing
Conduct media monitoring and develop media and press relations to support UN Women WPS Programme in the Arab States Region Produce press clipping and media monitoring reports, provide samples of media engagement	Ongoing
Original photos to illustrate presentations, web articles, and reports in thematic areas of Women, Peace and Security.	Ongoing
Original illustrations for web articles, reports, brochures, posters, and other communication/ visibility materials for thematic areas of work;	Ongoing
Develop graphics and designs for publications and communication products.	Ongoing
Design new, and update existing, social media assets (campaigns, flashcards, banners, webpages) to reflect on UN Women’s brand identity.	Ongoing

Evaluation Criteria

Individual consultants will be evaluated based on the following methodology: Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 49 points in the technical evaluation would be considered for the financial evaluation.

Criteria weight Technical (70%) 70 points:

University degree: 30 Points
At least 5years professional experience: 15 Points
Full access to latest design software, equipment and technologies: 15 points
Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken): 10 Points

Financial: lowest financial proposal

(30%): The points for the Financial Proposal will be allocated as per the following formula:

Contract will be awarded to the technically qualified consultant who obtains the highest combined score (financial and technical);
The points for the Financial Proposal will be allocated as per the following formula: (Lowest Bid Offered*)/ (Bid of the Consultant) x 30;
'Lowest Bid Offered' refers to the lowest price offered by Offerors scoring at least 49 points in the technical evaluation.

Application

Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:

A cover letter with a brief presentation of your consultancy explaining your suitability for the work and previous work portfolio, and ability to meet the requirements, method of engagement and other relevant information;
UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from http://www.unwomen.org/about-us/employment;
Personal CV; and Financial proposal; Proposed inclusive daily and lump-sum rate.

The above-mentioned documents should be submitted together, incomplete submission can be a ground for disqualification.

Competencies

Core Values

Respect for Diversity
Integrity
Professionalism

Core Competencies

Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
Accountability
Creative Problem Solving
Effective Communication
Inclusive Collaboration
Stakeholder Engagement
Leading by Example

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About%20Us/Employment/UN-Women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf

Functional Competencies

Knowledge of gender issues
Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse environment;
Excellent communication skills;
Highly effective organization and planning skills and high attention to detail;
Excellent analytical and research skills;
Team player;
Strong knowledge and use of computer office tools;

Excellent drafting and editing skills across a range of reporting formats and requirements.

Required Skills and Experience

Qualifications
Education	A first-level university degree in communications, journalism, media, international relations or a related field is required.
Experience	Minimum 5 years of professional experience working in communications, journalism, media and Graphic designing or a related field; Ability to lead and provide strategic communications efforts and guidance, including the ability to undertake public advocacy campaigns Strong knowledge of social media platforms, experience in social media outreach, and management of web content; Well proven and demonstrated creativity and highly engaging products; Full access to latest design software, equipment and technologies; Experience in graphic design is desirable Knowledge of gender and human rights issues is desirable;
Language Requirements	Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken) is required.