Communications Consultant

The United Nations Office in Nairobi (UNON) is looking for a Communications Consultant who will support the project’s communication activities and outreach initiatives through development of information and communication products for target audiences, including press releases, reports, brochures, briefings, video clips and support activities related to voluntary contributions and in-kind contributions from Member States and other potential donors for various aspects of the project.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Communications consultant will report to the Chief, Programme Management and the Project Manager and carry out the following responsibilities:

• Support outreach initiatives related to voluntary contributions to Donors, Member States, Private Sector entities within the guidelines established by the United Nations.
• Prepare brochures, presentations and other marketing material, including a project video, to solicit Voluntary Contributions or in-kind contributions from Member States and other potential donors for various aspects of the project.
• Work with the United Nations Information Service (UNIS) to identify the ‘Do’s and Don’t’s’ permissible for Contractors and Consultants engaged by the GMP.
• Regularly update the UN internet websites and UNON intranet sites with project articles and stories in support of the overall GMP Communication Strategy.
• Support development of the GMP social media strategy and social media accounts and coordinate implementation.
• Draft/compile information and communication products for target audiences, including press releases, reports, brochures, briefings, video clips, newsletters, etc.
• Focus communication initiatives such as power point presentations to key stakeholders key topics such as ‘sustainability’ and ‘accessibility’ and others as identified by the GMP.
• Organise or participate in the organisation of conferences, press briefings, meetings etc.
• Prepare presentations and briefing materials for officials prior to their participation in such events.

Qualifications

• An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Communications or related field is required.
• A first-level university degree with two year’s work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
• Two years of relevant experience in social media, public information, journalism, communication, media affairs, campaigns or events of public interest, or related area is required.
• Video development and editing skills are required.
• Knowledge in developing information/communications products for target audiences such press releases, reports, brochures, briefings, video clips, newsletters, catalogues, video editing and graphic editing tools are desirable.

How to apply

The application deadline for this is October 15, 2024. To learn more and apply, please click here.