Consultant for Digital Communications and Engagement

Organizational Context

The UN Secretariat, specifically the Executive Office of the Secretary-General, seeks a consultant to enhance the visibility and engagement of priority initiatives. This role will focus on developing and implementing digital communication strategies, producing high-quality content, and supporting stakeholder engagement through effective messaging and digital platforms.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this consultancy is to strengthen the visibility and engagement of priority initiatives within the UN Secretariat through expert digital communications and audience-focused messaging. The consultant will be responsible for producing high-quality written, visual, and multimedia communication products, ensuring consistent branding, tone, and messaging across all outputs. This role contributes to improved stakeholder engagement by supporting the development and implementation of digital communication strategies, creating compelling content for various platforms, and providing practical communications support to colleagues to maximize the use of digital tools and platforms. The ultimate goal is to enhance the reach and impact of the organization's key initiatives.

Responsibilities

The consultant will support the development and implementation of digital communication strategies for priority initiatives, creating content for social media, newsletters, and websites, ensuring messages are clear, engaging, and aligned with organizational priorities. Responsibilities include drafting, editing, and packaging written materials such as web content, social media posts, and presentations, maintaining consistency in tone, style, and branding. The role also involves supporting the creation of visual and multimedia assets like infographics and short videos, coordinating production with internal teams. Additionally, the consultant will coordinate communications inputs from relevant teams, support event preparation, and provide practical support to colleagues in utilizing digital platforms and communication tools effectively.

Work Experience

Requires 3-7 years of experience in digital communications and stakeholder engagement, preferably within the private sector. Experience in content creation, social media management, web content management, and digital analytics is essential. Familiarity with tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, WebFlow, WordPress, or Drupal is necessary. Experience in producing slide decks, newsletters, and videos is desirable.

Skills

Digital communications strategy, content creation (written, visual, multimedia), social media management, stakeholder engagement, branding and messaging consistency, web content management, digital analytics, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, WebFlow, WordPress, Drupal, slide deck production, newsletter production, video production, strong written and verbal communication skills.

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