Communications Consultant

Result of ServiceThe UNDRR ROA Office is provided with support for overall communication efforts and DRR visibility. Work LocationHome Based Expected duration3.5 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesCreated in December 1999, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is the designated focal point in the United Nations system for the coordination of efforts to reduce disasters and to ensure synergies among the disaster reduction activities of the United Nations and regional organizations and activities in both developed and less developed countries. Led by the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Disaster Risk Reduction (SRSG), UNDRR has over 150 staff located in its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, and in regional offices. Specifically, UNDRR guides, monitors, analyses and reports on progress in the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, supports regional and national implementation of the Framework and catalyses action and increases global awareness to reduce disaster risk working with U.N. Member States and a broad range of partners and stakeholders, including civil society, the private sector, parliamentarians and the science and technology community. This consultancy position is located in the UNDRR Regional Office for Africa. The consultant will work directly under the External Relations Officer in Nairobi, Kenya. Duties and Responsibilities: • Produce high quality content for ROA communications and media channels including website, and social media. • Identify opportunities for creating and delivering inspiring and attractive multimedia content about the work of ROA. • Strengthen ROA media relations. • Ensure timely content development related to ROA activities and covering various events conducted in the region • Contribute to advancing risk communication portfolio in the region. • Support donor visibility for ROA activities. • Any other tasks on communications/social media management required by ROA. Qualifications/special skillsA first-level university degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Development Studies, International Relations, Social Sciences, or related area is required. A minimum of 1 year of experience in journalism or public relations and communications, including social media and other digital media management is required. Experience in Microsoft Office Google Workspace is required. Experience in Canva, Adobe InDesign, Mailchimp, Basic Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator is desirable. Experience with the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, disaster risk reduction, and climate change adaptation is desirable. Experience in developing innovative and effective social media campaigns, including using data for storytelling and publishing stories and editing content is desirable Experience with communication work for the UN or similar international organization is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in English is required, knowledge of French is desirable. Additional InformationNot available. No FeeTHE 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.