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Communications Consultant, Spotlight COVID 19 Response is needed at UN Women
JOB TITLE: Communications Consultant, Spotlight COVID 19 Response
LOCATION: Abuja, Nigeria
Type of Contract: Individual Contract
Post Level: National Consultant
Languages Required: English
Duration of Initial Contract: 6 months
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.
The Spotlight Initiative is a global partnership between the United Nations (UN) and the European Union (EU) to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls in support of the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development. It was launched in September 2017 by the UN Secretary-General and the EU High Representative and Vice President (HRVP). The 500 million Euro Initiative provides a model for partnerships with donors, civil society, and the UN to deliver on the SDGs in a comprehensive manner leveraging comparative expertise. SDG 5 and the achievement of gender equality are placed at the centre of efforts (alongside Goal 16) with the aim to provide an enabling environment for the implementation of all goals. Within the UN, the Initiative will operationalize the UN development system reforms and model a new way of delivering on the SDGs in an integrated way, leveraging collaborative advantages. Three Core Agencies: UNDP (the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Population (UNFPA) and UN Women) will work together with other UN agencies to make large-scale investments in priority countries.
Required Skills and Experience
Education and Experience:
- University degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations or related field; or equivalent professional work experience in the communication area,
- At least 1- 2 years year practical work experience in communication, social media engagement, graphic design, or interactive digital media
- Videography and photography skills
- Excellent social media skills
- Ability to think and work logically and work precisely with attention to detail
- Ability to write clearly and concisely
- Initiative, sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff members
- Excellent written and spoken English language skills
- Experience working with and guiding multiple stakeholders
- Knowledge of UN Women/UNDP rules and procedures is an advantage
- Experience in the usage of computers and Adobe design and video editing software
Language:
- Fluency in oral and written English is required.
- Working knowledge of English and other UN languages is an asset.
Consultancy requirements:
- The consultant will be required to work full time, reporting at the office during regular work hours (Monday – Friday)
The Spotlight Initiative is a global partnership between the United Nations (UN) and the European Union (EU) to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls in support of the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development. It was launched in September 2017 by the UN Secretary-General and the EU High Representative and Vice President (HRVP). The 500 million Euro Initiative provides a model for partnerships with donors, civil society, and the UN to deliver on the SDGs in a comprehensive manner leveraging comparative expertise. SDG 5 and the achievement of gender equality are placed at the centre of efforts (alongside Goal 16) with the aim to provide an enabling environment for the implementation of all goals. Within the UN, the Initiative will operationalize the UN development system reforms and model a new way of delivering on the SDGs in an integrated way, leveraging collaborative advantages. Three Core Agencies: UNDP (the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Population (UNFPA) and UN Women) will work together with other UN agencies to make large-scale investments in priority countries.
Required Skills and Experience
Education and Experience:
- University degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations or related field; or equivalent professional work experience in the communication area,
- At least 1- 2 years year practical work experience in communication, social media engagement, graphic design, or interactive digital media
- Videography and photography skills
- Excellent social media skills
- Ability to think and work logically and work precisely with attention to detail
- Ability to write clearly and concisely
- Initiative, sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff members
- Excellent written and spoken English language skills
- Experience working with and guiding multiple stakeholders
- Knowledge of UN Women/UNDP rules and procedures is an advantage
- Experience in the usage of computers and Adobe design and video editing software
Language:
- Fluency in oral and written English is required.
- Working knowledge of English and other UN languages is an asset.
Consultancy requirements:
- The consultant will be required to work full time, reporting at the office during regular work hours (Monday – Friday)
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Job Features
Job Category | Consulting / Business Strategy/ Planning |
Deadline | 22nd May, 2020. |