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UN Women is Hiring for a Communications Consultant (Home Based)

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UN Women is Hiring for a Communications Consultant (Home Based)

Location: New York, United States
Organization: UN Women
Job Type: Individual Consultancy (Home Based)
Application Deadline: May 9, 2025, 4:36 p.m. (ET)
Job Posting Date: April 25, 2025, 4:36 p.m. (ET)
Schedule: Full-Time
Initial Contract Duration: 30 days over three months
Vacancy Category: Consultancies
Timeline for Recruitment: 2 weeks

Overview

UN Women, grounded in the principles of equality and non-discrimination outlined in the Charter of the United Nations, is dedicated to promoting gender equality and empowering women and girls worldwide. The organization works across multiple sectors including development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security to eliminate discrimination and foster equitable societies.

The Peace, Security, and Resilience (PSR) Section within UN Women’s Policy, Programme, and Intergovernmental Division is specifically focused on supporting the integration of gender perspectives in efforts related to peace, security, terrorism, and counter-terrorism, both at the national and international levels. This includes advancing the commitments made under the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda, as articulated in key frameworks such as the Beijing Platform for Action and the Pact for the Future, Action 19.

To effectively execute its mandate, UN Women collaborates with governments, UN entities, civil society, and other stakeholders to mainstream gender considerations into counterterrorism (CT) and Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE) initiatives. These efforts are carried out globally and at country levels, emphasizing the importance of communication strategies that support advocacy, awareness-raising, and partnership engagement.

Position Purpose

UN Women is seeking a highly skilled Communications Consultant to support its work in the area of gender equality and women’s empowerment within the context of peace, security, and counter-terrorism. The consultant will be responsible for designing and implementing strategic communication initiatives, organizing events, capturing key contributions, and developing communication products tailored for diverse audiences, including policymakers, partners, media, and the general public.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Communication & Outreach
Develop a comprehensive Outreach Plan aligned with UN Women’s commitments under the Global Equitable Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) agenda and the updated CT/PVE strategy. Build and maintain a contact database of partners, stakeholders, and media outlets to facilitate effective engagement.
Content Development & Media Products
Prepare compelling communication and advocacy materials such as stories, infographics, press releases, and feature articles for internal platforms and external audiences. Ensure messages are clear, accurate, and culturally appropriate.
Event Organization & Coordination
Assist in planning and organizing events, workshops, and meetings with partners and stakeholders, ensuring smooth execution and effective communication before, during, and after events.
Media and Public Relations
Identify, develop, and disseminate media materials across diverse formats to maximize outreach. Rapidly and accurately share information with the media, UN partners, and external audiences, ensuring alignment with UN Women’s communication policies.
Reporting & Recommendations
Produce a concise summary report outlining the outreach and communication activities, including recommendations to enhance future engagement strategies. This report should include a dedicated chapter on due diligence and “do-no-harm” principles in communication.
Additional Tasks
Support the documentation of UN Women’s work related to CT/PVE through reports, briefings, and online content. When travel is authorized, UN Women will cover all related expenses and amend the contract accordingly.

Expected Deliverables

Strategic Communication & Outreach Plan
A detailed plan that incorporates new commitments in GEWE and the updated UN Women CT/PVE strategy, outlining key messages, target audiences, channels, and activities.
Social Media Package for UNGA80 & WPS Month (September-October 2025)
A collection of social media posts, graphics, and campaign materials to promote UN Women’s initiatives during the UN General Assembly (UNGA80) and WPS Month.
Web Content & Products
Up to two updated web pages with new content, stories, or multimedia products that highlight UN Women’s work and achievements in the area of peace and security.
Donor Engagement Materials
Up to two concise, visually engaging donor communication products, including infographics and key messages, to support fundraising and partnership efforts.

Core Competencies & Skills

Excellent planning, goal-setting, and prioritization capabilities, especially for large-scale conferences and events.
Strong written and oral communication skills, with an ability to craft compelling narratives.
Analytical mind with problem-solving abilities.
Interpersonal skills conducive to effective collaboration and relationship-building.
Diplomatic and tactful, able to handle external relationships at all levels.
Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
High level of responsibility, confidentiality, and accountability.
Deep understanding of women, peace, and security (WPS) issues and gender equality.

Organizational Values & Core Principles

Respect for Diversity
Integrity
Professionalism

Core Competencies:

Awareness and sensitivity regarding gender issues
Accountability and transparency
Creative problem-solving and innovative thinking
Effective communication and inclusive collaboration
Stakeholder engagement and partnership building
Leading by example in professional conduct

Functional and Technical Skills

In-depth knowledge of gender equality and women’s rights issues.
Experience in event management and external stakeholder engagement.
Familiarity with the UN system and its communication standards.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information.
Knowledge of the WPS agenda and related thematic areas.

Qualifications & Experience

Educational Background:
Master’s degree or equivalent in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
A first-level university degree combined with two additional years of relevant experience may be considered.
Professional Experience:
Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in outreach, communication, and media relations.
Demonstrated success in planning and managing large events.
Experience working on gender equality and women’s empowerment initiatives.
UN system experience is an asset.

Language Requirements

Fluency in English and French is mandatory.
Knowledge of an additional UN official language (e.g., Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, or Russian) is an advantage.

This consultancy offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to advancing gender equality and peace initiatives at the global level through strategic communication. The successful candidate will work remotely but will be integral to UN Women’s efforts to promote women’s roles in peace, security, and counter-terrorism efforts worldwide.

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