Communications/Public relations Jobs at United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, Aquaya, Education Sub Saharan Africa (ESSA) and World Vision

JOB DETAILS:
Individual Contractor - Editing, Proofreading and Translation - Regional Office for Africa

Responsibilities
Organizational Context: Created in December 1999, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is the designated focal point in the United Nations system for the coordination of disaster reduction and to ensure synergies among the disaster reduction activities of the United Nations and regional organizations and activities in socio-economic and humanitarian fields. Led by the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, UNDRR has around 100 staff located in its HQ in Geneva, Switzerland, and 5 regional offices and other field presences.
Specifically, UNDRR coordinates international efforts in disaster risk reduction and guides, monitors and reports on its implementation (particularly through follow-up and review of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030); campaigns to create global awareness of disaster risk reduction benefits and empower people to reduce their vulnerability to hazards; advocates for greater investments in disaster risk reduction to protect people's lives and assets, for increased and informed participation in reducing disaster risk; and informs and connects people by providing practical services and tools such as Prevention Web, publications on good practices, and by leading the preparation of the Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction and the organization of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the overall supervision of the External Relations Officer, UNDRR Regional Office for Africa, the contractor will undertake the following responsibilities:
• Edit and proofread documents and materials in English and French including policy briefs, concept notes, guidance notes and visibility materials on the Sendai Framework, Comprehensive Risk Management, Early Warning Systems.
• Translate from English to French and vice versa required documents including guidance notes and visibility materials on the Sendai Framework monitoring process and ongoing projects.

Qualifications/special skills
• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in international relations, law, foreign languages, linguistic, literature or other field related to UNDRR work is required. A first-level university degree in any of these fields, in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• A minimum of two years of editing and translating documents into English and French and vice-versa in the context of international cooperation.

Languages
• Fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of other UN Official languages is desirable.


JOB DETAILS:
Communications Associate

Criteria for the position
The following qualifications are necessary for this position:
• Demonstrated experience in writing and managing successful communications in English (2+ years).
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree – preferably in graphic design, communications, journalism, science, or related field.
• Experience with or interest in international development.
• Experience taking and editing photos and videos.
• Excellent graphic design and presentation skills.
• Ability to use digital media software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work with templates and styles within Microsoft Office, including the ability to implement client branding requirements and color schemes.
• Familiarity with social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, etc.).
• Fluency in English, with excellent writing and communication skills.

We are also looking for the following skills and attributes:
• Creative and visual mindset. Courage to create something new.
• Strong work ethic and a commitment to delivery.
• Outstanding organization and time management skills, with an attention to detail and an ability to establish systems to manage constant flows of information and deliver on deadlines.
• Proven ability to work closely with a small team and to successfully manage multiple and changing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, while maintaining a positive and productive attitude and a good sense of humor!


JOB DETAILS:
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Communications Assistant will help us reach our audiences with engaging content that has an impact. Working with colleagues across the organisation, you will be helping to turn evidence about education into compelling messages and tools for our audiences, produce content for our platforms, and take our digital media engagement to the next level. You will also be highly organised; attentive to details, helping produce and distribute marketing materials, plan events, and provide administrative support.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an enthusiastic team and play a key role in expanding our work.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Digital Media
• Monitor ESSA's digital platforms, including the website, African Education Research Database, and African Scholarship Hub, to ensure they are all functioning.
• Upload content to ESSA's website pages (via Drupal). This includes maintaining staff bios and pictures, blogs, and event web pages as well as monitoring how external audiences interact with the website.
• Write content and layout ESSA monthly newsletter on Mailchimp.
• Regularly update social media channels (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube) to ensure increased brand awareness, reach and engagement.
• Ensure all staff email signatures are updated.
• Assist in the creation of a consistent visual identity and messaging across all digital platforms.
• Work with the communications and monitoring teams to use monthly analytics data to develop new ways of engaging audiences online.
Content Creation
• Create and manage the content calendar for the website, newsletters, digital platforms, and social media channels.
• Contribute to the development of project communications plans.
• Create visual elements such as animations and videos.
• Design fundraising materials, short research reports, graphics, posters, flyers, and other materials.
• Manage digital archives, keep an organised image, and video clip file-management system.
Team Support
• Assist the ESSA team with offline and virtual event planning (such as webinars), including event list management and event marketing materials.
• Schedule meetings, take minutes, and prepare communications team purchase orders and payment requests.
• Assist with communications support for programmes and research as needed.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Essential
• Experience with digital media including web content management, email, and social media.
• Copy writing skills.
• Advanced design skills.
• Advanced video editing skills.
• Able to craft engaging content.
• Care and attention to detail.
• Able to organise and communicate about online and offline events.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage and prioritise tasks under pressure.
• Strong IT skills, with experience of Microsoft Office and Teams.
• Good familiarity with online tools and an ability to pick up unfamiliar tools quickly e.g., Zoom and Microsoft Project.
• Excellent written and oral English communications skills.
• Ability to work independently, displaying strong initiative in solving problems with limited direction.
• Ability to read data and make meaningful conclusions that help improve and optimise digital media strategy, and leverage time and effort invested in the different platforms.
• Able to build relationships across the ESSA team and with external partners and stakeholders.
• Comfortable working as part of a remote and distributed team.
• Holder of a Higher National Diploma or bachelor's degree, or relevant experience in communications.

Desirable
• Knowledge of Drupal.
• Knowledge of French.
• Experience with Google Analytics.
• Experience of using Office 365 for collaborative working.
• Basic Microsoft Excel skills.
• Open to learning advanced communication skills.


JOB DETAILS:
Communications Officer

JOB PURPOSE
We are looking for a person with internal communications experience and a solid grasp of new technology who is excited to network with staff in 90+ countries to unite and inspire them, through innovative communications, to champion the organisation as one global community.
The role focuses on identifying, developing, and executing optimal technical and other communications solutions (infrastructure and channels) for reaching and connecting internal audiences at World Vision. The person most fit for this role would have strong technical knowledge of tools and digital delivery mechanisms for effective global communications, including SharePoint and Poppulo. They would also have experience and an appetite to assist in managing learning capability projects and platforms, and leading engagement among different networks of staff.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Recommend and employ communications best practices, effective technologies, and best software and delivery mechanisms to deliver internal communications and key communications projects.
• Manage and implement the technical delivery of stories, news, and updates to staff via the intranet, online newsletters, and other channels.
• Identify technical communications research, guidance, tools, and techniques for communicating organisational priorities and supporting team deliverables.
• Devise processes and efficiencies to deliver organisational storytelling on time
• Measure, evaluate, and report on communications activities, channels, and projects through the use of metrics, surveys, focus groups, and evidenced-based evaluations.
• Lead the communications network across all of World Vision’s offices to share resources and learning, and to promote alignment with global communications resources and guidance.
• Update, manage, and promote the Global Communications e-learning managing system.
• Assist in developing, designing, and promoting learning projects including e-courses for key communications capabilities.
• Support communications activities that engage and inspire staff at all levels.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE
• Performs systems and design thinking to explore, recommend, and develop innovative technical solutions for communications.
• Has experience in content and knowledge management.
• Has multimedia expertise.
• Has experience in visual and mobile communications.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Proven success in facilitating virtual groups/trainings.
• Translates complex ideas into simple and engaging communications.
• Quick learner.
• Proactively seeks opportunities to do things differently.
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills; Enjoys working and networking with others.
• Challenges oneself and an advocate of learning.
• Empathetic listener; Listens with the intent to understand.
• A self-starter.
• Values people and diversity.
• Five-year experience in content and knowledge management; technical solutions for non IT functions; visual communications; instructional design; or social media.

Preferred:
• Knowledge or expertise in managing social media tools.
• Experience working with a learning management system and designing learning projects in Articulate 360.
• Video and photography editing.
• Demonstrates ability to guide, edit, and assure clear, brief, and compelling written communications in English.