UN WOMEN Jobs - 82289- HeForShe Communications Consultant

HeForShe Communications Consultant

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

21-Jan-2019

Application Deadline :

10-Dec-18 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

10 months

Languages Required :

Expected Duration of Assignment :

10 months

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

Created by UN Women, the HeForShe solidarity movement for gender equality provides a systematic approach and targeted platform on which men and boys can engage and become change agents towards the achievement of gender equality. HeForShe invites men and boys to build on the work of the women’s movement as equal partners.

Under direction from the Global Head of the Initiative, HeForShe is looking for a Communications Analyst who will be responsible for supporting the development and executing a campaign tied to the HeForShe IMPACT Summit 2019 project to increase male engagement in terms of commitments and concrete action on the topic of gender equality. The Communications Consultant will be both familiar with how to manage the press / media in preparation for and during events as well as a talented writer with a knack for crafting compelling content while balancing style and substance. This is an ideal position for a hardworking, attentive, and outgoing individual looking to work in a collaborative and collegiate workplace learning from, with, among smart, interesting, and fun professionals.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop engaging and compelling content for a variety of audiences in support of the initiatives 2019 objectives

Leverage knowledge of marketing communications strategy across all channels including print, web, social media, mobile and video to grow the movement

Support the HeForShe team in engaging key stakeholders and influencers in the press / media

Map out key media and press stakeholders for projects and programmes under the HeForShe initiative and ensure the right level of engagement from such stakeholders is sustained or improved upon

Drives the development of content strategy

Researches, writes, edits, and publishes materials (including speeches) for digital platforms that are captivating and SEO friendly
Uses working knowledge of SEO and tactics to improve website traffic generation
Uses of Creative digital and print marketing tools including dynamic emails, websites, blog posts, images, and video that enhance marketing efforts

Enforce brand tone and voice guidelines for all digital content and copy

Guarantees the quality of site, email and digital content to ensure copy, images, hyperlinks, and other assets, meet branding guidelines and are fully functional
Assumes accountability for accuracy and integrity of content

Competencies

Core values and Guiding principles:

Integrity:

Demonstrate consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.

Professionalism:

Demonstrate professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work.

Cultural sensitivity and valuing diversity:

Demonstrate an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff. Demonstrate an international outlook, appreciating difference in values and learning from cultural diversity.

Core 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.

Conflict Management:

Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution.

Continuous Learning and Knowledge Sharing:

Encourage learning and sharing of knowledge.

Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making:

Demonstrate informed and transparent decision making.

Functional Competencies:

Very good understanding of social movements and proven experience in strategic communication at the international level;
Proven ability to develop and implement effective communication strategies and campaigns;
Proven ability to work with diverse teams at an international level;
Very good writing skills in English;
Good understanding of graphic/visual design and photography standards;
Basic understanding of content management systems;
Very good organizational and time management skills;
Proven skills in communication, networking, and advocacy;
Communicates sensitively, effectively and creatively across different constituencies;
Familiarity with the UN system;
Familiarity with gender issues.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

A first university degree (bachelor’s or equivalent) in Communications, Politics, Economics, Gender, International Relations, Humanities or similar is required.

Experience:

Minimum 2 years working experience in communications, social media, press relations or similar is required
In depth knowledge and experience of working with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop) is required.
Experience working for or familiarity with the UN system is a preference

Language:

Fluency in Spoken and Written English is required. Knowledge of another official UNOPS language is an asset.