Communications and Graphic Design Consultant at UN-Habitat

111Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Programme Lead on Finance and Economy, the consultant will be responsible for the following duties

• Support and contribute to communication activities, events and materials.
• Identify, collate and prepare informative and promotional materials for diverse media,researching different sources of information as required;
• Assist with writing of news articles, newsletters, reports, articles, and concept notes.
• Coordinate the development of graphic design, photo and video editing of outreach, promotion and information material, such as publications, presentations, catalogues, brochures, videos, flyers, infographics and handbooks.
• Review and monitor communication channels and metrics associated with the projects and initiatives;
• Update regularly Our City Plans digital platform and social media content, including news and events.
• Update regularly Flagship Programme Inclusive Communities, Thriving Cities page and social media content, including news and events.
• Support and coordinate the WUF events and collaboration with different partners
• Research best practices for communication and identify the media that fits the projects objectives and purpose;
• Assist and plan activities and events regarding all the projects and areas UN-Habitat works.

Qualifications/special skills

Education:

• First Level university degree in fields related to communication, urban planning and architecture, service design, industrial design, urban design or similar is required.

Work Experience:

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in digital product development, service design, use of no-code development platforms, UX-UI design and digital product research, communications, in collaboration with multidisciplinary work teams is required.
• Knowledge of the 2030 Agenda, the New Urban Agenda, Global Public Space Agenda and/or UN-Habitat language is an asset. Experience in international cooperation for territorial and urban development is an asset.

Deadline : May 31, 2024