Consultant Vacancy AnnouncementIssued on:20 August 2015
ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:UN-Habitat
DUTY STATION:Nairobi
FUNCTIONAL TITLE:Consultant: Communications Assistant
SUPERVISOR:Communication Associate
CONTRACT TYPE & DURATION:6 months
VACANCY CLOSING DATE:04 September 2015
BACKGROUND
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the United Nations agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. The Land and GLTN Unit, located within the Urban Legislation, Land and Governance Branch of UN-Habitat has the mandate to develop, test and disseminate pro-poor and gender responsive approaches in regard to urban land, innovative residential tenures, affordable land management/administration systems, and land related regulatory/legal frameworks and tools. The Unit hence focuses on research and tool development also to supply technical advice to Member States and backstop the Regional offices and other sections of UN-Habitat. Land tools provide a resource for enabling action. While there has been extensive global discussion around land policies that work for the poor, there has been insufficient attention paid to the development of methods for developing and implementing these pro-poor land policies. Consequently what are required are land tools that are affordable and accessible for all sections of the population in countries around the world. This is essential for creating societies with sustainable, equal access and use of land. Work has already started on these approaches, both for developing and post-conflict societies. Incremental expansion of this work over time, as capacity is developed, will take place through the Global Land Tool Network (GLTN, the Network), the Secretariat of which is located at UN-Habitat.
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the United Nations agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. The Land and GLTN Unit, located within the Urban Legislation, Land and Governance Branch of UN-Habitat has the mandate to develop, test and disseminate pro-poor and gender responsive approaches in regard to urban land, innovative residential tenures, affordable land management/administration systems, and land related regulatory/legal frameworks and tools. The Unit hence focuses on research and tool development also to supply technical advice to Member States and backstop the Regional offices and other sections of UN-Habitat. Land tools provide a resource for enabling action. While there has been extensive global discussion around land policies that work for the poor, there has been insufficient attention paid to the development of methods for developing and implementing these pro-poor land policies. Consequently what are required are land tools that are affordable and accessible for all sections of the population in countries around the world. This is essential for creating societies with sustainable, equal access and use of land. Work has already started on these approaches, both for developing and post-conflict societies. Incremental expansion of this work over time, as capacity is developed, will take place through the Global Land Tool Network (GLTN, the Network), the Secretariat of which is located at UN-Habitat.
Given the complexity of the issues being addressed by GLTN and the huge number of stakeholders and partners of various interests, GLTN has come up with an Information and Communications Strategy that is currently being implemented. GLTN is seeking a Communications Assistant. She/he will work closely with the GLTN team and related offices within the UN system to efficiently and effectively carry out his/her responsibilities. The Communications Assistant will work under the overall supervision of the Partnerships and Networking Coordinator and directly with the Communication Associate in the implementation of the GLTN communication implementation plan, which forms part of the GLTN Partnership and Communication Strategy.
.RESPONSIBILITES
Under the overall supervision of the Unit Leader of Land and GLTN Unit under the Urban Legislation, Land and Governance Branch of UN-Habitat or authorised staff, the locally recruited consultant will support the Communications Associate perform the following tasks and responsibilities:
- Update the GLTN website and social media with fresh content such as news updates, vacancy announcements, publications
- Ensure an active presence of GLTN on the social media platforms by promoting website content and surveillance of the web sphere for pertinent news
- Assist in the development of GLTN visibility and information products including graphic design and procurement
- Provide support in maintaining the GLTN information database, mailing lists and shared drive
- Provide support for GLTN events missions and meetings
- Perform any additional tasks as required to deliver on the shared goals of the unit
COMPETENCIES
Professionalism: Knowledge of concepts and approaches relevant to communication and design and ability to conduct independent analysis, identifying issues, formulating options and making conclusions and recommendations.
Communication: Excellent oral/written/visual communication skills and ability to articulate ideas in a clear and accurate manner including the ability to prepare a variety of visual designs and written documents.
Planning and organizing: Ability to work under pressure, establish priorities and plan, coordinate own work plan, use time efficiently and apply judgment in the context of competing deadlines.
Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Professionalism: Knowledge of concepts and approaches relevant to communication and design and ability to conduct independent analysis, identifying issues, formulating options and making conclusions and recommendations.
Communication: Excellent oral/written/visual communication skills and ability to articulate ideas in a clear and accurate manner including the ability to prepare a variety of visual designs and written documents.
Planning and organizing: Ability to work under pressure, establish priorities and plan, coordinate own work plan, use time efficiently and apply judgment in the context of competing deadlines.
Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
EDUCATION
A University degree in social sciences; a communications-related background is an advantage.
A University degree in social sciences; a communications-related background is an advantage.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- At least two years of progressively responsible in journalism, advocacy, communications, public relations or related fields;
- Experience in website and social media management is highly preferred;
- Good communications research and analytical skills;
- Excellent in English writing skills is required; and
- Previous work experience for the UN systems is desirable.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. Proficiency in spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of a second UN language is an advantage.
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. Proficiency in spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of a second UN language is an advantage.
REMUNERATION:
Payments will be based on deliverables over the consultancy period. There are set remuneration rates for consultancies. The rate is determined by functions performed and experience of the consultant. The fees will be paid as per agreement.
Payments will be based on deliverables over the consultancy period. There are set remuneration rates for consultancies. The rate is determined by functions performed and experience of the consultant. The fees will be paid as per agreement.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications should include:
• Cover memo (maximum 1 page)
• CV in the PHP format, accessible through the INSPIRA website (inspira.un.org) Please note, if using INSPIRA for the first time, you need to register in order to activate your account, which will allow you to log in and create a personal History Profile.
• The PHP should be attached to the application as a PDF file.
• Summary CV (maximum 2 pages), indicating the following information:
• Cover memo (maximum 1 page)
• CV in the PHP format, accessible through the INSPIRA website (inspira.un.org) Please note, if using INSPIRA for the first time, you need to register in order to activate your account, which will allow you to log in and create a personal History Profile.
• The PHP should be attached to the application as a PDF file.
• Summary CV (maximum 2 pages), indicating the following information:
- Educational Background (incl. dates)
- Professional Experience (assignments, tasks, achievements, duration by years/ months)
- Other Experience and Expertise (e.g. Internships/ voluntary work, etc.)
- Expertise and preferences regarding location of potential assignments
- Expectations regarding remuneration
• Cover memo (maximum 1 page)
Please also be advised that since April 15th 2010, applicants for consultancies must be part of the
UN-HABITAT e-Roster in order for their application to be considered. You can reach the e-Roster
through the following link: http://e-roster.unhabitat.org
UN-HABITAT e-Roster in order for their application to be considered. You can reach the e-Roster
through the following link: http://e-roster.unhabitat.org
All applications should be submitted to:
Mr./ Ms.Josephine Ruria
UN-HABITAT
P.O. Box 30030, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Email:Josephine.Ruria@unhabitat.org
Mr./ Ms.Josephine Ruria
UN-HABITAT
P.O. Box 30030, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Email:Josephine.Ruria@unhabitat.org
Subject title: Consultant-Communications Assistant
Deadline for applications**: 04 September 2015**
Deadline for applications**: 04 September 2015**
UN-HABITAT does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. If you have any questions concerning persons or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of these offices and requesting the payment of a fee, please contact: recruitment@unon.org
