Exciting Home-Based Role: Communications Consultant for UN Women

Exciting Home-Based Role: Communications Consultant for UN Women

Exciting Home-Based Role: Communications Consultant for UN Women

Job Opportunity: Home-Based Communications Consultant

Organization : UN Women

Contract Type : Individual Contract

Starting Date : 05-Jun-2024

Application Deadline : 03-Jun-2024 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level : National Consultant

Exciting Home-Based Role: Communications Consultant for UN Women

Job Opportunity: Home-Based Communications Consultant

Organization : UN Women

Location : Istanbul, Turkey

Contract Type : Individual Contract

Starting Date : 05-Jun-2024

Application Deadline : 03-Jun-2024 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level : National Consultant

Contract Duration : 05 June 2024 – 05 June 2025 (12 days per month)

Languages Required : English

Exciting Home-Based Role: Communications Consultant for UN Women

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Background

UN Women, the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women, is seeking a highly motivated Communications Consultant to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with expertise in digital communications and a passion for gender equality.

Grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, UN Women 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. UN Women maintains a strong presence throughout the Europe and Central Asia (ECA) region, covering 12 countries, with programmatic presence in Kosovo, Serbia, Tajikistan, and North Macedonia; and country offices in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Turkey, and Ukraine.

UN Women Europe and Central Asia Regional Office (ECARO) has identified gender-responsive budgeting (GRB) as a priority area. ECARO’s unique technical expertise in budgetary processes, including GRB, is essential for advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment. This work aligns with the global Strategic Plan 2018–2021 under Outcome 2: Women lead, participate in, and benefit equally from governance systems.

Exciting Home-Based Role: Communications Consultant for UN Women

Over the past years, various initiatives supported by UN Women have been carried out in Western Balkans countries to strengthen democratic governance and advance women’s rights, aiming at mainstreaming gender in policy planning and budgeting. As a result, gender-responsive budgeting has increasingly been recognized as an important tool for advancing gender equality, supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the 2030 Agenda, and other global goals. It also contributes to the achievements of the commitments of the Western Balkans under the Gender Action Plan in the EU External Relations 2016-2020.

To build on previous work, initiate new initiatives, and ensure the sustainability of GRB interventions, UN Women has launched a regional programme involving Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Serbia, and North Macedonia: “Transformative Financing for Gender Equality towards more Transparent, Inclusive and Accountable Governance in the Western Balkans” (2020-2024). The main approach of this programme is transformative financing as an enabling factor for policy and financing actions to accelerate the implementation of national and international commitments on gender equality and women’s empowerment in the Western Balkans.

The programme is structured around two outcomes:

• By 2024, national and local governments apply gender-responsive budgeting to integrate gender equality principles in public financing processes.
• By 2024, public oversight bodies, civil society organizations (CSOs), and women, including the disadvantaged, demand transparency and accountability of public policies and budgets regarding gender equality processes.

The programme includes activities focused on enhancing the institutionalization of GRB at central and local levels. Furthermore, communications is a key component of UN Women’s work in the ECA region and serves as a vehicle for ensuring visibility for successful UN Women initiatives, results, and programmes. Effective communications also play a crucial role in raising awareness about key issues of gender equality and women’s empowerment, as well as mobilizing resources, as donors seek to see value for money.

New digital media have brought about dramatic changes in the ways people consume information and interact. Not only have digital communication channels changed how people access and share information, but they have also generated new content formats. Audiences are drawn to the appeal of visual and interactive presentations. UN Women ECA Regional Office (ECA RO) communications unit intends to expand and strengthen its digital communications and its presence on social media with the aim of improving its standing and awareness with partners and digital audiences by telling impactful stories and conducting strong advocacy using new digital formats.

In this context, UN Women ECARO will be hiring a National Communications Consultant to support the work on enhancing its digital communications strategies and strengthening its presence on various social media platforms. The consultant will support all regional communications and visibility-related activities, including the Regional GRB Project. The consultant’s role will involve creating compelling content, engaging with audiences, and implementing effective social media campaigns to amplify UN Women’s initiatives, achievements, and advocacy efforts on gender equality and women’s empowerment in the Europe and Central Asia region. Additionally, the consultant will work closely with the regional communications team to ensure cohesive and impactful storytelling and messaging across all digital channels.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision and guidance of both the Regional GRB Project Manager and the Regional Communications Specialist (OiC), the consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

1. Social Media Management:

• Create Engaging Content: Write engaging, audience-friendly social media posts to ensure regular updates on platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
• Visual Content Coordination: Coordinate the design of high-quality visual content, including images, infographics, and videos, to support social media posts.
• Innovative Engagement: Develop creative and innovative ideas to maintain and drive communication and engagement with fans and followers on social media.
• Stay Updated: Keep up to date with new social media tools, best practices, and how other organizations and companies are using them to identify new campaigning opportunities.
• Analytics and Expansion: Analyze social media analytics with the communications team to support the expansion of UN Women’s reach over social media in the region.

2. Enhance Event and Campaign Visibility:

• Content Creation: Contribute to the visibility of events, campaigns, and key activities planned by ECA RO and the Regional GRB Project by drafting articles, press releases, and contributing to podcasts, photos, etc.
• Communication Assets: Support the development of communication assets such as brochures, flyers, infographics, fact-sheets, and multi-media assets for the Regional GRB Project.
• Event Preparation: Support the organization and preparation of meetings, events, and webinars planned by the ECA RO and Regional GRB project.
• Strategic Advice: Advise on message formulation and identification of effective communication channels for reaching target groups, specifically for the Regional GRB project.
• Outreach Strategies: Provide advice on communication and outreach strategies for the implementation of the GRB programme.
• Coordination: Provide advice and guidance to and coordinate with Country Offices and Programme Presences working on GRB in the region for a harmonious implementation of communication and outreach plans and a unified web and social media presence.
• Draft Content: Prepare drafts of texts about project activities, achievements, and best practices for the GRB project website.
• Video Production: Provide support in preparing short video clips containing statements from project beneficiaries, experts, stakeholders, partners, and board members dedicated to important topics and events, and help in the distribution of such video materials through media, social media, and other channels.
• Communication Strategy Alignment: Ensure that all communication activities are implemented in line with UN Women Regional Communications Strategy, the Regional Communications Action Plan, and donor guidelines on communication and visibility.
• Visibility Enhancement: Seek and follow up on opportunities to enhance the visibility of GRB programme results.
• Donor Reporting: Provide contributions to donor reporting by developing simple designs for project outputs.
• Additional Tasks: Perform any additional communication tasks defined by the supervisors.

Deliverables

1. Monthly Reports:

• A summary report of tasks performed under the expected duties and responsibilities, due by the 30th of every month.
• This report will include insights into social media performance, content produced, events supported, and strategic advice provided.

2. Final Report:

• A consolidated report detailing key achievements, challenges faced, lessons learned, and handover notes, to be submitted by the end of the contract duration.

Consultant’s Workplace and Official Travel

This consultancy is home-based, with no travel requirements anticipated under this assignment. In the case of unforeseeable travel, travel arrangements will be handled by UN Women in accordance with UN Women rules and regulations.

Exciting Home-Based Role: Communications Consultant for UN Women

Competencies

Core Values:

• Respect for Diversity: Demonstrates an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff. Promotes and builds an environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect.
• Integrity: Demonstrates the values of the United Nations in daily activities and behaviors. Acts without consideration of personal gain. Resists undue political pressure in decision-making. Does not abuse power or authority. Stands by decisions that are in the organization’s interest, even if they are unpopular. Takes prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behavior.
• Professionalism: Shows pride in work and achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges. Remains calm in stressful situations.

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues: Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of gender equality and women’s empowerment and applies this understanding in day-to-day work.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments. Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within the prescribed time, cost, and quality standards. Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules. Supports subordinates, provides oversight, and takes responsibility for delegated assignments.
• Creative Problem Solving: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services. Offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs. Promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas. Takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas. Thinks “outside the box.” Takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things. Is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
• Effective Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others, and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style, and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Inclusive Collaboration: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise. Is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with the final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect one’s own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Identifies key stakeholders and understands their priorities. Builds and maintains relationships with stakeholders. Demonstrates an understanding of stakeholders’ perspectives and anticipates their needs and concerns. Represents stakeholders’ interests accurately in decision-making processes.
• Leading by Example: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow. Empowers others to translate vision into results. Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives. Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support. Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions. Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo. Shows the courage to take unpopular stands.

Functional Competencies:

• In-depth Knowledge of Gender Equality and Women’s Rights Issues: Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of gender equality and women’s rights issues and the relevant frameworks and strategies to address these issues.
• Proven Experience in Communications and Advocacy: Has a proven track record of developing and implementing effective communications and advocacy strategies, particularly in the context of gender equality and women’s empowerment.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Communicates sensitively, effectively, and creatively across different constituencies. Demonstrates very good understanding of and experience in communications and outreach/advocacy.
• Networking Skills: Has proven networking skills and the ability to generate interest in UN Women’s mandate and activities among a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strategic and Analytical Thinking: Provides strategic advice and demonstrates strong analytical skills. Identifies opportunities and builds strong relationships with clients and external actors.
• Multi-tasking Ability: Is very effective at managing multiple tasks simultaneously. Focuses on impact and results for the client. Interacts effectively with all levels of the organization, including senior management.
• Energetic and Positive Attitude: Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges. Remains calm in stressful situations.
• Relationship Building: Identifies opportunities and builds strong relationships with clients and external actors.

Required Skills and Experience

Education and Certification:

• Master’s degree in communication, journalism, graphic design, humanities, or other relevant subjects.
• Bachelor’s degree may be accepted in lieu of a master’s degree with an additional 2 years of experience in one of the following disciplines: communications, public relations, journalism, or other relevant subjects.

Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in working in the field of communications, advocacy, and/or public relations.
• Experience in working on gender equality and women’s empowerment is required.
• Experience in the area of gender-responsive budgeting is desirable.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing communications plans for large events.
• Experience within the UN system, especially with UN Women from the region, is an asset.
• Outstanding oral and written communication and editorial skills, with proven ability to produce communications products and content for online platforms and social media.

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Turkish is required.

Application Process

1. Personal History Form (P-11):

• All applications must include the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11), which can be downloaded from UN Women P-11 Form . Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.

2. Cover Letter:

• A cover letter with a maximum length of one page should be included in the application.

3. Additional Materials:

• Managers may ask ad hoc for any other materials relevant to pre-assessing the relevance of candidates’ experience, such as reports, presentations, publications, campaigns, or other materials.

UNDP Commitment to Diversity: 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.

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