Result of Service

• Proven leader in helping senior management succeed with internal and external communications that position them as thought-leaders, engage key audiences and fulfill their strategic communications objectives.
• Delivery-based services.

Work Location

New York

Expected duration

3 months

Duties and Responsibilities

OCHA requires the services of a communications specialist consultant to support the senior leadership team to further raise the profile of humanitarian issues and deepen understanding of and commitment to the United Nations and OCHA’s mandate.

Under the supervision of the Chief of Media Relations Section and Spokesperson, the consultant will perform the following duties:

i. Research and draft speeches, op-eds, video messages, report forwards and leadership pieces for publication externally that support OCHA’s mandate and programmatic work on various themes and other priorities.
ii. Draft speeches for use by the USG, ASG and other senior OCHA officials in their engagement in key events with Member States and other external stakeholders; and revise content based on briefing materials and feedback through SCB.
iii. Takes on other duties, as needed.

Qualifications/special skills

University degree in communications, international relations or a related field is required.
A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in public information, journalism, international relations, public administration or related area is required.
Experience in writing speeches and other communications products is required.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English is required.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.