Non-State Actors and Communications Consultant

United Nations - UN Convention to Combat Desertification

Consultant Closes 17 Apr 2026 1 days left

Overview

Support targeted work with youth, indigenous peoples, non-state actors, and communications activities related to flagship initiatives. This includes support for developing and implementing communications strategies, producing information materials, reports, and preparing/organizing key events.


Key Responsibilities
  • - Facilitate engagement with the UNCCD Youth Forum
  • - Organize consultations for the implementation of decision 5/COP16 and outcomes related to non-state actors
  • - Support engagement of UNCCD Land Heroes
  • - Draft and disseminate key messages on non-state actors engagement
  • - Support development of reports, policy briefs, factsheets, and information materials
  • - Support communications activities for flagship campaigns related to youth, indigenous peoples, local communities, civil society organisations, gender, drought, and land restoration
  • - Develop communications plans for international days, consultations, and meetings
  • - Elaborate and implement social media plans
  • - Develop multimedia and multilingual communications assets
  • - Support preparation and organization of Desertification and Drought Day, International Youth Day, and COP17
Required Experience
  • A minimum of 5 years of work experience in the field of public relations or media is required.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing international advocacy strategies and campaigns is required.
  • Experience in engaging with non-state actors is required.
Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public relations or communications is required.

Other Details
Languages Required
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
Languages Preferred
• Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.
Contract Duration
5 months between April and September 2026
Work Modality
Home-based.
Remuneration
Not specified
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