Job Description
Communication Jobs, UNON Jobs.
Responsibilities
The role will focus on coordinating at least three key areas:
Assessment, Strategy Development o Conduct a situational analysis of the existing communication and outreach practices of the Division including market trends, competitors, and client needs.
- Assess the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) of the conference centre and DCS services.
- Develop a comprehensive communication and outreach strategy that will boost visibility and awareness of the UNON conference center as well as DCS services and activities.
- Engage with key stakeholders (management, staff, clients, and partners) to identify expectations and opportunities and to define and develop the communication strategy goals, target audiences, and shape effective messaging and narratives.
- Contribute to the creation and updating of the Division’s policy, guidance, and/or training related to strategic communications strategies and outreach.
- Suggest brand positioning, marketing channels, and promotional tools (digital, traditional, and partnership-based).
- Propose strategies to diversify the client base and increase revenue generation.
- Recommend measurable performance indicators for monitoring and evaluation and the tools for reporting on communications approaches, activities, and strategies to assess their performance and effectiveness.
- Contribute to the management of all aspects of strategy implementation, including timeline development and resource planning.
- Support the design and execution of targeted outreach campaign to promote DCS offerings and identify opportunities for showcasing the facilities and services of the Division.
- The consultant will prepare a final promotion strategy document with a phased implementation plan and resource estimates, ensuring ongoing monitoring and evaluation for continuous improvement.
Content Development & Branding:
- In close coordination with the Publishing Service and other DCS stakeholders, design and deliver impactful outreach campaigns.
- Develop clear, engaging messaging and high-quality material such as briefings, press releases, newsletters, catalogues, presentations, fact sheets, and videos highlighting the work of the Division of Conference Services and the UNON conference centre.
- Ensure all content is optimised to effectively reach and engage target audiences across multiple platforms.
- In close consultation and coordination with the Publishing Services Section strengthen branding and visibility of the DCS services within the UNON compound.
- Ensure content and messaging are aligned with UN communication standards and multilingual requirements.
- Contribute to consistency and accuracy in messaging and branding across all communication channels.
Digital Engagement & Outreach:
- Support the creation of digital and social media platforms and initiatives to connect and engage with varied audiences.
- Update the UNON DCS website and UNON intranet sites with DCS activities and stories in support of the overall Communication Strategy and Outreach of the Division.
- Offer advice on innovative digital solutions and coordinate outreach, including joint efforts with UN teams and external partners.
- Advise on innovative digital tools to promote DCS services.
Qualifications
- Advanced degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or related field is required.
- A first-level university degree in combination with 2 additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
- A minimum of fifteen (15) years’ responsible work experience in strategy development, marketing or business development, corporate communications, public information, or related area is required.
- Demonstrated experience in developing successful promotion or marketing strategies is required.
- Experience in the field of conference management, events and hospitality sector at the international level is desirable Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills at the corporate level and with both internal and external stakeholders is desirable.
- Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or a related area is desirable.
How to Apply
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