Communication and Knowledge Management Consultant at UN-Habitat

Specifically, the consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

Knowledge management:

• Provide technical and operation expertise to the team’s knowledge and communication activities including coordination with the UN-Habitat Communication team, relevant regional and country offices, other UN agencies and relevant partner organizations
• Create and update the team’s knowledge repository of key messages and corporate material on SDG Localization.
• Review knowledge material for communication purpose, linked to SDG localization, VLRs and multilevel governance.
• Update, maintain and develop content for the teams four existing websites and platforms.
• Provide content as well as plan, develop and provide expertise to the update of the SDG Cities Website (https://www.sdg-cities.org/) in line with the Teams vision.
• Update the Team's lists of partners, donors and contacts associated with different areas of work.

Communication and outreach:

•  Provide technical expertise on the promotion of major publications, events and other actives through communication materials (social media posts; flyers; online stories etc.) and coordinate its dissemination through the Team's network and on UN-Habitat's communication channels
• Regularly update the communication strategy and calendar for each of the activities of the Team

Videography and graphic design:

• Develop graphic materials for reports, knowledge products, and online content developed by the team
• Provide technical expertise to the scripting, filming, audio recording, editing and compilation of video content for use in events and social media
• Plan, collect and edit short video testimonials from partners for outreach use.

Specific support to the Local 2030 Coalition Knowledge and Scientific Network:

• Provide technical expertise on the promotion of major publications, events, and other actives of the Local 2030 Knowledge and Scientific Network through communication materials (social media posts; flyers; online stories etc.)
• Develop graphic materials for reports, knowledge products, and online content developed by the Local 2030 Knowledge and Scientific Network.
• Develop and regularly update the communication strategy and calendar for the Local 2030 Knowledge and Scientific Network.

Qualifications/special skills

• University Degree in Political Science, Social Sciences, Urban Studies, Social Sciences, Communications & Media, Development Studies or other relevant area. Required.
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant working experience on issues related to sustainable development, urban planning, local development and project management.
• Required Working experience on the Agenda 2030 and the local implementation of the SDGs will be highly valued.

Deadline : May 13, 2024