Social Media Content Strategy Individual Contractor

Result of ServiceContribute to social media outreach through content production and posting, focusing on the following: Drawing upon material from the Office of the Executive Secretary, substantive units of the Secretariat and partners, reflecting Secretariat priorities in digital conversations; A priority focus will be on social media strategy support and promotion of key events related to the work of the Convention and its Protocols. Through original posts and retransmission of partner content, coordinates daily outreach on global social media platforms in English and other languages, as appropriate, to increase visibility of the organization’s work and its issues. The Individual Contractor will assist with the coordination of strategic social media campaigns to communicate the priorities of the Secretariat, especially in relation to the Kunming – Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (The Biodiversity Plan), UN International Days and campaigns in line with the objectives of the Convention. Work LocationMontreal The individual contractor must be available to work onsite in the CBD Secretariat Office in Montreal, Canada, if need be, to participate physically in team meetings. Commuting/travelling costs to and from the Secretariat are not reimbursed. Expected durationSix months Duties and ResponsibilitiesOrganizational setting The United Nations Environment Programme is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. At the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, world leaders agreed on a comprehensive strategy for 'sustainable development'. The Convention on Biological Diversity was opened for signature in Rio in 1992. The Convention has 196 Parties and three main objectives: the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising from the use of genetic resources. The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (SCBD) is located in Montreal and is administered by United Nations Environment Programme. Its main tasks are to arrange for and service meetings of the Conference of the Parties, including preparation of pertinent documentation, operation of the central node of the clearing-house mechanism, liaison and coordination with other international bodies and processes and, in close collaboration with these partners, the provision of technical support for the effective implementation of the Convention. Duties and responsibilities The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Public Information Officer, in the Communication Unit of the CBD Secretariat. He/she will perform the following duties: - Assist with the development of social media strategies in line with overall Secretariat communications plans for campaigns, relevant international UN days, meetings of the Secretariat and activities of the Acting Executive Secretary. - Assist in social media activities including monitoring account activities, posting provided texts to the appropriate channels as well as designing assets to support messaging. - Assist with the maintenance of the social media content calendar, ensuring assets are created in time to meet deadlines. - Assist with the planning and executing of daily social media posts in order to generate engagement among social media followers prior to the start of COP 16. - Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications/special skillsHigh school diploma or equivalent is required. Courses in Social sciences, Communication, Marketing is desirable. A minimum of one year of experience with organizing outreach and social media campaigns, events or international meetings is required. Proficiency in using new technologies, web-based platforms and social media networks is desirable. Familiarity with issues related to the Convention on Biological diversity, the UN system and other international sustainable development-related processes is desirable. Skills Excellent writing skills and computer skills are required. Experience in Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator (or equivalent), photo and video editing software, social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube is required. Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work efficiently is required. Enjoy working as a team member as well as independently is required. Competencies Professionalism - Communication - Teamwork LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of other United Nations languages is desirable. NOTE: \"Fluency equals a rating of \"fluent\" in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and \"Knowledge of\" equals a rating of \"confident\" in two of the four areas. Additional InformationTRAVEL Travel as it may be required. SPECIAL CONDITIONS Local recruitment: Applicants must be Canadian residents or citizens or have permission to work in Canada. 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.