Overview

Provide substantive support to the implementation, monitoring of programmes and operations of the World Urban Forum. Develop and implement communications strategies to raise awareness and drive engagement.

Tasks Summary

• Provide insights and analysis from media monitoring to inform communications strategy
• Develop and implement communications strategies
• Draft compelling narratives and messaging
• Conduct mapping, outreach to and foster relationships with media outlets
• Participate in the development of media lines
• Plan and coordinate press conferences, briefings, and media events
• Create compelling content optimized for target audiences
• Draft and produce communications products
• Participate in the creation of communications campaigns
• Participate in the development and coordination of strategic communications partnerships
• Participate in the development and delivery of outreach and advocacy strategies
• Contribute to the creation and updating of policy, guidance and/or training related to strategic communications
• Serve as focal point on policy and reporting
• Keep abreast of the latest trends in communications and emerging technologies
• Maintain confidentiality, integrity, and discreet handling of sensitive information
• Monitor, analyse, and report on communications approaches, activities and strategies
• Collect and analyse data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights
• Coordinate the activities of the team
• Manage required resources
• Provide guidance to team members

Experience Requirements

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in communications, international relations, or other relevant areas
• Experience designing communications/information strategies and campaigns, preferably for a large-scale international conference
• Experience in a broad range of public information and communication tools, including new media and social networking tools
• Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable

Qualification Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in communication, journalism, international relations, digital communications or related field is required
• A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree
• Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable

Other Details

Languages Required: English

Contract Duration: initial period of one (1) year and may be subject to extension