Communication and Outreach Contractor

Result of Service

1. Draft 6-10 social media key messages (for Facebook, Twitter and Instagram), including 6-10 digital cards, 5 promotional flyers, 3 promotional short videos (1-3 minutes) on the CSocD60 High-level panel discussion on the priority theme; the Ministerial Forum and the High-level panel discussion on emerging issues.

2. Final outreach and communication materials.

Work Location

HOME-BASED

Expected duration

The proposed contract will be full-time from December 2021 to January 2022. With the possibility of extension.

Duties and Responsibilities

This Individual Contractor is located in the Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD), Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA).

In its resolution A/RES/70/1, the General Assembly, inter alia, recognized that achieving the ambitious 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development will require an enhanced communication system to raise awareness about social development issues and to facilitate an intensive global engagement in support of the implementation of all the Goals and targets, bringing together Governments, civil society, the private sector, the United Nations system and other actors and mobilizing all available resources.

In this regard and to advance alignment with the 2030 Agenda, the Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD), through its Office of the Director (OD), will undertake a significant number of tasks to improve its ability to raise awareness about the aforementioned issues, with special focus on the role of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD) in advancing social justice and reducing inequalities; inclusive economic sustainable development and the related social impact of economic insecurity and social protection.

In this context, DISD would like to engage the services of an Individual Contractor with proven experience to prepare outreach and communications materials which will draw attention to the work of the Division for Inclusive Social Development to pursue the goal of disseminating information and knowledge related to inclusive social development at 60th Session of the Commission for Social Development (CsocD60).

Responsibility:
The Individual Contractor will work under the supervision of the Director of DISD. The Individual Contractor will be expected to produce engaging storytelling and related digital products as a communication strategy that would effectively raise awareness and attract further interest in the work of DISD and its mandates.

The Individual Contractor will be responsible for the following work assignments:

• Prepare outreach materials and content for social media platforms for CsocD60 including promotional short videos that improve DISD social media presence, and raise awareness about:

i. The Commission for Social Development (CSocD)60 High-level panel discussion on the priority theme “Inclusive and resilient recovery from COVID-19 for sustainable livelihoods, well-being and dignity for all: eradicating poverty and hunger in all its forms and dimensions to achieve the 2030 Agenda”; the Ministerial Forum and the High-level panel discussion on emerging issues;

ii. The Foods Systems, social impact of economic insecurity and social protection.

Qualifications/special skills

Academic Qualifications: A first-level university degree (Bachelor of Arts or equivalent) in communication, information management, language or related area.

Experience: Minimum five (5) years professional experience in the field of communications, content development and social media.

Technical expertise in production of high-quality audio-visual material.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job posting, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Additional Information

Competencies:

• Professionalism: Knowledge and practical application of theories and concepts related to social development and social policy, including ability to use approaches and techniques to address difficult problems. Strong analytical capacity and the ability to identify, analyze and articulate difficult issues/problems. Ability to use sound judgment. Strong research skills, including ability to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources using standard methodologies and analytical techniques, draw conclusions and assess impact on the social development and policy issues. Shows pride in work and in 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• 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 audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Creativity: 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.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.