Individual Consultant (Digital Communication for the UNESCO Green Citizens Campaign and Science Pro)
Long Description
- Inform project owners that they have been selected and provide them with the necessary materials to integrate their projects into the website. This includes providing new project owners with Paperforms and communication toolkits to support the effective promotion and communication of their projects.
- Identify existing citizen science projects presented on the platform to enhance their visibility and impact.
- The consultant will collaborate with the digital communication consultant to foster community engagement through dedicated WhatsApp and LinkedIn groups
- Participate to he development of the Encounters events, a virtual gathering designed to bring together local project leaders, scientists, and youth to share experiences and foster collaboration.
OVERVIEW
Parent Sector : Natural Sciences Sector (SC)
Duty Station: Paris
Job Family: Communication and Information
Type of contract : Non Staff
Duration of contract : From 7 to 11 months
Recruitment open to : External candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Duty Station Time) : 07-mar-2025
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
In line with UNESCO’s Program and Budget for 2024-2025 (42 C/5), Major Programme II: Natural and Exact Sciences, the consultant will work under the general authority of the Assistant Director-General and under the direct supervision of the Head of the Knowledge Management and Information Unit (EO/IKM). In collaboration with the Coordinator of the UNESCO Green Citizens initiative, the consultant will focus on maintaining strong relationships with project owners and supporting the implementation of UNESCO Green Citizens and the related Science Programs. This will include assisting project owners, ensuring alignment with initiative goals, and responding to various requests related to sustainability initiatives.
The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Identify new projects with a focus on underrepresented regions particularly in the Arab countries, Asia, and South America, and complete the identification of scientific projects, especially those located in biosphere reserves, geoparks, and those related to oceans, glaciers, and water management.
- Verify all identified projects with the coordinator to ensure they meet the predetermined criteria.
Long Description
- Implement the Green Matching events bringing together project owners and students to promote volunteer opportunities, both on-site and remotely, fostering collaboration and engagement in sustainability initiatives in partnership with universities, with a focus on Africa and on South-South cooperations.
- Manage the reception of volunteer forms and ensure follow-up on their implementation in close coordination with project owners.
- Participate in the editorial committee for the newsletter, proposing project owners whose initiatives align with the theme selected by the editorial committee.
- Identify the most relevant projects when requested for events, offering detailed recommendations based on the projects' alignment with the event themes, sustainability goals, and target audience.
- The consultant will be responsible for maintaining and updating the project owner database, ensuring all information is current and accurate. The consultant will lead an annual review of projects in coordination with the initiative’s coordinator, assessing progress and aligning with the goals of the UNESCO Green Citizens initiative.
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Master's degree in communication, projects management, social entrepreneurship or a related field.
Work Experience
- At least 4 years of professional experience in content creation, graphic design, video production, or similar roles in a sustainability or environmental context.
- Experience with social media platforms, creating engaging posts and multimedia content.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment
Skills and Competencies
- Proficiency in content creation tools (Adobe Suite, Canva, video editing tools, etc.).
- Experience in creating engaging multimedia content (posts, infographics, stories, videos, etc) with a focus on sustainability and environmental themes.
- Strong visual communication skills, with passion for design and storytelling.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Languages
- Excellent knowledge of English or French and very good knowledge of the other.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Skills and Competencies
- Knowledge of sustainability, environmental science, or community-based environmental projects.
- Previous experience working on community development, social entrepreneurship for global initiatives or NGOs.
- Familiarity with UNESCO’s Green Citizens or similar sustainability initiatives is a plus.
Language
Excellent knowledge of English and French. Spanish is an asset.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are kindly requested to apply and submit as one single document incorporating all the required elements (pdf format) to be uploaded in the application section "Employment History Form, including the following elements:
(a) an up-to-date curriculum vitae;
(b) a statement indicating how their qualifications and experience make them suitable for the assignment;
(c) an indication of the approach he/she would adopt to carry out the assignment, including any inputs that may be required from UNESCO;
(d) the overall cost of the assignment, expressed as an overall lump sum. Any travel and subsistence requirements should be indicated separately.
Application should be done through Success Factor only. In case you are unable to attach the required documents in the system, you may send an email to: sc.recruitment@unesco.org quoting the reference (22191) in the subject line of your e-mail.
Note: Applications missing any of the requested application documents will not be considered
SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.
The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as an interview.
UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.
Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.
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