Communication Officer (22492)

OVERVIEW

Grade :

Parent Sector : Social and Human Sciences Sector (SHS)

Duty Station : Paris

Classification of duty station : filter12

Standard Duration of Assignement : filter13

Job Family : Social and Human Sciences

Type of contract : Non Staff

Duration of contract : From 7 to 11 months

Recruitment open to : External candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 13MAY2025

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

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

We are looking for a Communication Officer who will work from Paris to contribute to the design and implementation of the communication strategy of the Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative (WPDI) to support its partnership with UNESCO as well as its programs aimed at promoting the roles of youth and women in peacebuilding and sustainable development.

Background

WPDI was founded in 2012 by artist social activist Forest Whitaker who is the UNESCO Special Envoy for Peace & Reconciliation as well as member of the United Nations Advocacy Group for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). WPDI is a nongovernmental organization that operates in countries and regions impacted by violence and poverty in close partnership with UNESCO and other United Nations agencies including UN Women. Our mission is to empower young women and men living in these vulnerable places to become peacemakers leaders and entrepreneurs in their communities. We help them become (a) mediators who will address tensions and conflict between and within communities with competence and confidence (b) community organizers who are equipped to reach out to other youth to undertake educational and cultural projects to promote peace dialogue and tolerance (c) entrepreneurs who can create economic opportunities for themselves and for their communities. The incumbent will notably be responsible for the communication on activities undertaken jointly by UNESCO and WPDI in Cameroon Chad Gabon and South Sudan.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Communication Officer contributes to the design and implementation of the communication strategy of the Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative (WPDI) to support its partnership with UNESCO as well as its programs aimed at promoting the roles of youth and women in peacebuilding and sustainable development with the view to continuously enhance the visibility of its objectives and results. Such design and implementation is ensured for all communication platforms and products including social media website press releases stories on the programs newsletters etc.

The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Liaison Officer for the UNESCO Special Envoy for Peace and Reconciliation. The position is based in Paris entailing both office presence and teleworking.

The Communication Officer duties and responsibilities include but are not restricted to :

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Liaise with all relevant units of the Secretariat including the Executive Office of the ADG (SHS / EO) to ensure the communication on the partnership between UNESCO and the UNESCO Special Envoy for Peace and Reconciliation notably for his participation in UNESCOled or sponsored events including through video messages.

Support the partnership strategy of WPDI by preparing appropriate communication materials including with a view to new synergies between WPDI and the Sector for Human Sciences and Societies (SHS) of UNESCO.

Drive development and implementation of the Communication strategy of WPDI on all touchpoints i.e social media website newsletters and print.

Build and manage specific communications plans for partners or events.

Draft and edit articles speeches blog posts press releases humaninterest stories newsletters media kits and other advocacy / information materials for both webbased and traditional media.

Support the missions of the UNESCO Special Envoy for Peace and Reconciliation through the preparation of briefings and fact sheets.

Coordinate the preparation of highvisibility activities of WPDI including campaigns and events.

Ensure quality and dissemination of reports and technical materials to heighten the visibility of the programs deployed by WPDI in its target countries.

DELIVERABLES :

Monthly progress reports on the implementation of the tasks listed above.

Final report at the end of the assignment on the completion of all the tasks listed above.

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COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)

Accountability (C)

Communication (C)

Innovation (C)

Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)

Planning and organizing (C)

Results focus (C)

Teamwork (C)

Professionalism (C)

For detailed information please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework .

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education :

Advanced University Degree (Masters or equivalent) in a relevant area e.g. Communications Journalism Public Relations or other related social science field.

Experience :

Minimum 5 years of relevant professional work experience in communications print media digital and social media public relations or other relevant fields of work.

Skills and Competences :

• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting formulation reporting skills;
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
• Solid overall computer literacy including proficiency in various applications of MS Office and Google Workspace and programs such as Adobe XD InDesign MailChimp; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;

Selfmotivated ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.

Languages :

Excellent knowledge of English and French both spoken and written.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Interested candidates should click on Apply Now then download and complete the Employment History form (Word file). At the end of the Word file insert extra pages with the following required information :

A written proposal comprising :

o The amount to be charged for the assignment which should be quoted in US dollars on a monthly basis for a 6month period.

Upon completing the Word file with all the requested information above upload the file at the My Employment History Form / My Documents section of the online application form.

Applications should be completed in English. Please note that only applications with the above requested information will be considered. Please also note that applications cannot be edited once submitted.

The evaluation of candidates will be based on the criteria detailed in this vacancy notice. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to complete further assessments and interviews. A reference check may be requested at a final stage of the selection process.

UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference email correspondence etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.

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UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency technical competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zerotolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender nationality and culture. Candidates from non and underrepresented Member States ( last update here) are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts.

UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1