Communications Expert

United Nations Economic Commission for Europe

Geneva, Switzerland

Experience: 3 to 5 Years

Skill Required: Media and Communication

The consultant will be responsible for managing the continuous content updates of the dedicated UN4UkrainianCities website and social media platforms.   Under the project, the consultant will support the secretariat in communication and dissemination of project information and results through the preparation and implementation of a communication/social media campaign including social media posts (for LinkedIn, Facebook, X-Twitter, and Instagram), write articles and press releases, content for the project website and conducting interviews producing videos to showcase project outcomes. 

Responsibilities:

  •  Regularly update website content to reflect organizational updates, events, and news. 
  • Ensure the website is user-friendly, visually appealing, and optimized for search engines. 
  • Draft press releases, media advisories, and other communication materials. 
  •  Develop and implement social media strategies across platforms such as Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, and LinkedIn.
  • Create engaging content, including posts, graphics, and videos, to increase audience engagement and reach. 
  • Monitor social media channels, respond to inquiries, and facilitate online discussions. 
  • Design graphics for social media posts, website banners, newsletters, templates, flyers and other promotional materials.
  • Graphic design for publications, including reports and project proposals. 
  • Create templates for presentations, word documents, etc. 
  • Ensure consistency in branding and visual identity across all communication materials.

Requirements:

  • An advanced university degree (Master’s or Doctorate degree, or equivalent) in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, digital media, graphic design, or a related field is required .
  • A first-level degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two additional years (7 total years) of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, digital media, graphic design, or a related field.
  • Please describe how you meet this criterion, specifying tools/platforms used and the type of content created.
  • Minimum 2 years of professional experience in using web editing tools or updating organizational websites is desirable.
  • Please describe how you meet this criterion, including platforms used, scope of work, and duration of involvement.

Languages:

  • Fluency in English is mandatory.
  • Knowledge of Ukrainian is desirable but not required.

Source: https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/262517?language=en