Consultant for Public Information at UNESCO

Job Opening: Consultant, Public Information

Organization: UNESCO Liaison Office with the EU in Brussels

Parent Sector: Field Office

Duty Station: Brussels, Belgium

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Job Family: Public Information

Type of Contract: Non-Staff

Duration of Contract: 11 months

Recruitment is open to: External candidates

Application Deadline: March 15, 2024 (Extended) (Midnight Paris Time)

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

Overview of the Functions of the Post:

The Consultant for Public Information will provide communication expertise to raise visibility of the UNESCO-EU partnership. They will assist the Liaison Office in Brussels with outreach and advocacy functions towards European institutions and partners.

Roles and responsibilities:

Contribute to timely communication on UNESCO activities relevant to the EU and the UNESCO-EU Partnership.
Maintain and update the office’s website and social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram) and monitor monthly visibility activity results.
Prepare news articles, stories, and social media content about the UNESCO-EU partnership and activities.
Develop specific media content and promotional campaigns for UNESCO-led events in cooperation with project officers and communication lead partners.
Assist in enhancing the working relationship with the United Nations team in Brussels and liaise with relevant UNESCO divisions and field offices.

Competencies:

Accountability
Communication
Innovation
Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
Planning and organizing
Results focus
Teamwork
Professionalism

Required Qualifications:

Advanced University degree (Master’s or equivalent) in communication, journalism, international relations, or political science.
Minimum of three years of working experience in public information, media relations, journalism, or international development cooperation, with at least one year in an international environment.
Previous experience in writing news and managing social media platforms.
Very good understanding of European institutions and their functioning.
Excellent knowledge of social media platforms and design software such as Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a multicultural environment.
Fluency in English and French (written and spoken).

Desirable Qualifications:

Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish).

Contract duration and deliverables:

The contract duration is 11 months. The consultant will report monthly on visibility activities and the performance of the website and social media accounts.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should complete the online application and submit the required documents, including the UNESCO Employment History Form, Technical Proposal, and Financial Proposal, as a single PDF document.

Selection and recruitment process:

Candidates will be evaluated based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, which may include tests, assessments, and competency-based interviews. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

UNESCO promotes workforce diversity and encourages candidates from underrepresented Member States, minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities to apply.