UN Day Communicatios Support

Result of ServiceThe incumbent will be responsible for the following: • Deliverable 1: Develop communications plan for UN Day • Deliverable 2: Develop communication materials • Deliverable 3: Develop content for digital platforms in Arabic and English • Deliverable 4: Manage live coverage of the event on-site Work LocationHybrid Expected duration2 Months Duties and ResponsibilitiesBackground The UN Secretary-General's Development System reform, launched on 1 January 2019 in response to General Assembly resolution 71/243, repositions the UN Development System to deliver on the 2030 Agenda for dignity, prosperity, and peace on a healthy planet. Central to this process, and as further mandated by General Assembly resolution 72/279, a new generation of UN Resident Coordinator Offices across the world are being strengthened under the leadership of an empowered UN Resident Coordinator, the highest-ranking representative of the UN Development System at country level. UN Day, October 24, marks the anniversary of the 1945 UN Charter. Every year, we celebrate UN Day honoring the work and achievements of the United Nations and reaffirming the values of the UN Charter that have guided us for the past 80 years. The year 2025 holds added significance as the UN celebrates 80 years since its founding and also marks the beginning of the final five years toward achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The theme for 80th anniversary of the UN: “Building our future together.” Duties and Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the Partnerships and Development Finance Officer in the Resident Coordinator Office, the Individual Contractor will: • Develop communications plan for the UN Day event to include social media, targeted partners, internal and external communications • Develop and revise communication materials for UN Day 80 • Support branding and messaging pre-event and during event, documenting highlights and key messages for immediate release • Design content for digital platforms • Manage live coverage of the event Qualifications/special skillsA Bachelor's degree in social sciences, communications, or related area is required. A higher (Ongoing) degree in social sciences, communications, or related area is desirable. In lieu of relevant degree, 2 years of relevant work experience could supplement. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of 2 years of professional work experience in communications is required. Proficiency in drafting communication materials is required. Proficiency in drafting social media communication in both Arabic and English is required. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English and Arabic is required. Note: “Fluency” equals a rating of ‘fluent’ in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of ‘confident’ in two of the four areas. 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.