CONSULTANCY: GEO Indigenous Alliance Consultant
JOB DETAIL
DUTY STATION
Geneva, Switzerland
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
To be determinedNATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Variable (depending on needs of Department/Division)
4 months
Organizational Unit
Group on Earth Observations (GEO) Secretariat
WMO is committed to achieving diversity and a balanced workforce. Applications are welcome from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities. The statutory retirement age after 1 January 2014 is 65. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the Chief of Staff
The incumbent will perform the following duties:
1. Research and Assessment
a. Conduct a thorough assessment of the current communication practices of Geo Indigenous Alliance.
b. Identify key stakeholders, including Indigenous communities, partners, and relevant organizations.
c. Analyze communication strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
2. Strategy Development
a. Define clear communication goals and objectives aligned with Geo Indigenous Alliance’s mission.
b. Develop a strategic framework for communication, including key messages and target audiences.
c. Determine communication channels (website, social media, newsletters, press releases, etc.).
d. Craft a content plan with themes, topics, and frequency.
3. Content Creation and Implementation
a. Generate high-quality content for various communication channels based on the content plan.
b. Develop visually appealing graphics, videos, and infographics to convey messages effectively.
c. Implement the content plan through scheduled posts, articles, press releases, and other formats.
4. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Adaptation
a. Monitor the reach, engagement, and impact of communication efforts.
b. Analyze data to assess the effectiveness of the strategy.
c. Adapt the strategy based on insights gained and feedback received.
d. Create a comprehensive final report with recommendations for continuous improvement.
5. Detailed report outlining engagement strategies for the geo community to support the Geo Indigenous Alliance’s goals.
| QUALIFICATIONS | ||
| Education University level studies in the following fields Communications, Journalism, Social Media, International Relations, and/or related fields. Additional qualification is related science subjects such as Earth Sciences, Geography, etc. are a bonus. |
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| Experience Experience producing visual and written content for online channels. Experience planning and promoting International events with high-level representatives. |
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| Other requirements Knowledge and experience with GEO’s Engagement Priorities including the Sustainable Development Goals, Sendai Framework, Paris Agreement. Good knowledge of social media and content marketing approaches. |
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| Languages Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written). Knowledge of other official languages of WMO would be an advantage. (Note: The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.) |
Additional Information:
Focal point email for addional information: [email protected]
Applications should be made online through the WMO e-recruitment system at https://erecruit.wmo.int/public/.
Do not send your application via multiple routes. Only applicants in whom GEO has a further interest will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit a written test and/or an interview.
Date of issue of vacancy notice:
