Communications for WEE and Migration
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UN Women
Remote (global)- Career category: Comms/ Digital/ Media
- Job type: Consultancy
- Experience level: 0-2 years, 2-5 years
- Organisation type: Inter-governmental
- Remote option: Remote (global)
- Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
- Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Deadline: 24/07/2026
- Location: Remote (global)
Background:
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security. Placing women's rights at the center of all its efforts, UN Women leads and coordinates United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It provides strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States' priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors. UN Women is mandated to lead, coordinate, and promote accountability for the implementation of gender equality commitments across the UN System.
The economic empowerment of women (WEE) – to succeed and advance economically and to make and act on economic decisions – is a prerequisite for realizing gender equality and empowering women in all areas of life. It is also a cornerstone for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda
Reporting to the Regional Programme Manager for WEE and Migration, the consultant is responsible for assisting in the planning and implementation of the WEE and Migration communications and advocacy strategies to increase the standing and awareness of UN Women with partners, the media and the public.
The economic empowerment of women (WEE) – to succeed and advance economically and to make and act on economic decisions – is a prerequisite for realizing gender equality and empowering women in all areas of life. It is also a cornerstone for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda
Reporting to the Regional Programme Manager for WEE and Migration, the consultant is responsible for assisting in the planning and implementation of the WEE and Migration communications and advocacy strategies to increase the standing and awareness of UN Women with partners, the media and the public.
The consultant works in close collaboration with the Programme, Operations and technical teams in the Regional office, country offices, HQ/Regional communications teams, staff of other UN Agencies, Government officials, media, multilateral and bilateral donors and civil society.
Description of Responsibilities/ Scope of Work
Under the supervision and guidance of the Regional Programme Manager for WEE and Migration, the consultant will support the implementation of communications activities for the Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) portfolio, providing content, coordination, administrative, and digital communications support.
Required Qualifications
Education and Certification:
- Master’s degree or equivalent in digital communications, educational technology, journalism, public relations, or related fields.
- A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 (two) years professional experience in the field of strategic communications, advocacy or online communications, web publishing, electronic networks, or related fields
- Knowledge and expertise in UN Women’s mandate areas a distinct advantage.
- Working experience with the UN is an advantage.
- Experience working in a multicultural, web-based environment, and graphic design.
- Experience in online applications development and management
Languages and writing skills:
- Strong proficiency in English. Other UN languages are an asset.
- Excellent English language writing and editing skills
- Excellent communication and advocacy skills.
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