ABOUT THE COMPANY:

UN Women is the global champion for gender equality, working to develop and uphold standards and create an environment in which every woman and girl can exercise her human rights and live up to her full potential. We are trusted partners for advocates and decision-makers from all walks of life, and a leader in the effort to achieve gender equality.

JOB SUMMARY

and coordinate their dissemination through effective channels;

• Identify storylines for publication and articles featuring the work of WPS programme in coordination with project managers and implementing partners;
• Review and approve communications materials, produced by implementing partners and disseminate through UN Women platforms.
• Coordinate the translation/adaption/rewriting of information received, printing and dissemination of publications and multimedia materials
• Produce high-resolution photography and videography portraying women peacebuilders in their work, in line with corporate guidelines.
• Design and coordinate implementation of social media campaign(s) to promote women’s peace work on key national and international dates.
• Conduct field visits to implementation sites to collect data and/or stories for communications.

3.

Coordinate the WPNL web/ online presence

• Coordinate WPNL website content and maintenance based on corporate requirements;
• Coordinate WPNL social media accounts in line with corporate social media policy;
• Upload information to knowledge management system on a regular basis, including news, updates, resources.
• Create a repository to compile documents and visuals on women and peace and make it available to the public through campaigning and social media boosting.
• Develop and Implement a Communications Action Plan for the Women’s Peacebuilding Network in Lebanon (WPNL)

Consultant’s Workplace and Official Travel
This is a home-based consultancy, with frequent visits to the office and meetings’ locations

Competencies

Core Values:

• Respect for Diversity
• Integrity
• Professionalism

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
• Accountability
• Creative Problem Solving
• Effective Communication
• Inclusive Collaboration
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Leading by Example

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies:
https://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/employment/application-process#_Values

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to communicate sensitively, effectively and creatively across different constituencies
• Knowledge of web-based management systems
• Knowledge of production, graphic design and photography standards
• Knowledge of social media platforms and experience in social media outreach
• Knowledge of local country media landscape
• Knowledge of gender and human rights issues desirable

Required Skills and Experience

Education and Certification:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in communications, public relations, journalism or relevant field is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• At least 2 years of professional work experience at national or international level in public relations, communications or advocacy is required.
• Experience in web-based management systems and the use of social media is required.
• Experience in production and graphic design is an asset

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Application:

• Personal CV or P11 (P11 can be downloaded from: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About%20Us/Employment/UN-Women-P11-Personal-History-Form.doc )
• A cover letter (maximum length: 1 page)
• Managers may ask (ad hoc) for any other materials relevant to pre-assessing the relevance of their experience, such as reports, presentations, publications, campaigns, or other materials.

The above-mentioned documents should be merged in a standalone file including all them, since the online application submission does only permit to upload one file per application.

Incomplete submission can be a ground for disqualification.

At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect.

UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.

If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.

UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.

All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

(Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)

REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelor Degree

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 60