Communications Consultant

JOB DETAILS

Type of contract :Consultant Contract

Level :Level 1 - Junior

Hiring Unit :Sciences Sector (SCS)

Duty Station :Paris

Work location : On site

Duration of contract: 11 months

Hiring open to : External candidates

Application deadline (Midnight UTC+2 Time) :19/08/2026

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

Background

Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Sciences (ADG/SCS), the direct supervision of the Chief of the Executive Office (EO/SCS), and in close coordination with the Executive Officer and the Head of Knowledge Management Unit, the contract holder will support the implementation of the SCS Communication strategy, by supporting Sector-wide actions, notably for the following Programmes:

a) Bioethics and Ethics of Science and Technology

b) Management of Social Transformations and Foresight

c) Inclusion, Rights and Intercultural Dialogue

d) Youth Coordination

ASSIGNMENTS

The contract holder shall be responsible for the following tasks supporting the implementation of SCS digital communication priorities :

• Coordinate the Sector’s events, and priorities in close collaboration with the above-mentioned sections, primarily in English, French in accordance with UNESCO’s communication guidelines.
• Support the Sector’s planning, development, and implementation of communication for events, initiatives, and International Days under the responsibility of the above-mentioned sections.
• Provide communication support to the Executive Officer in relation to cross-cutting initiatives involving coordination with the above-mentioned sections.
• Coordinate updates to the sections’ contributions to the UNESCO Calendar of Events and other planning tools, ensuring timely communication planning and follow-up for major and high-level events. Maintain updated the calendar of events for the SCS Sector to be made available to all and feed CPE Trello Board.
• Contribute to the development of digital communication to enhance visibility, and stakeholder engagement, including for the Social Transformations Week (29 sept – 2 oct), and the MOST Forum (29 September) and incorporate feedback from colleagues, programme specialists, and supervisors.
• Draft and prepare online communication materials, including, flyers, web stories, visual assets, and other outreach products.
• Coordinate the editing, translation, and online publication of content, including articles, web pages, event pages primarily in English and French.
• Ensure the regular maintenance and updating of web content, in close coordination with sections/programme teams and UNESCO communication services.
• Coordinate the consolidation, quality control, and timely submission of briefing materials for the Director-General, the Assistant Director-General, and other senior officials, liaising with the concerned sections and relevant UNESCO entities to ensure coherence, accuracy, and alignment with institutional priorities.
• Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of events, and engagements, including liaison with organizing teams, preparation of communication and briefing materials, and documentation through photography and video coverage when required.
• Carry out any other tasks as required by the Executive Officer to support the effective implementation of programme activities and communication priorities.
• Design a pamphlet (graphic design of the pamphlet cover and its interiors) on the collaboration between La Caixa Foundation and UNESCO MOST.
  
  

The Contract Holder undertakes to perform these duties with care, professionalism, and diligence, and to comply with the instructions of his/her supervisor in connection with the responsibilities described above.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Advanced University Degree (Master's or equivalent) in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Cultural or Social Sciences or other relevant fields of study.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Minimum 2 years of relevant professional work experience in communications, print media, digital and social media, public relations, or other relevant fields of work.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, and 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 effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various applications.
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.