Digital Content Expert for regional activities in the Americas and the Caribbean

• Monthly social media calendar developed and implemented across ROAC channels (X, Facebook and LinkedIn), reflecting Caribbean priorities and MHEWS/EW4All messaging. • Key observance and campaign content plans aligned with UNDRR global messaging and adapted for regional audiences, including the International Day in Memory of the Victims of Earthquakes (29 April), IDDRR and World Tsunami Awareness Day. • Digital content and assets produced and published to strengthen visibility of Caribbean engagement and multi-hazard early warning systems across the region. • Bilingual (English/Spanish) coherence and performance of priority digital content improved through ongoing optimization. • Monthly social media performance reports produced (X, Facebook and LinkedIn), analyzing reach, engagement and content performance to inform continuous improvement. • Coordination and content collaboration with relevant partners strengthened to support dissemination of Caribbean and MHEWS/EW4All-related messaging across networks.

Home-based

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities Created in December 1999, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is the designated focal point in the United Nations system for the coordination of efforts to reduce disasters and to ensure synergies among the disaster reduction activities of the United Nations and regional organizations and activities in both developed and less developed countries. Led by the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction (SRSG), UNDRR has over 150 staff located in its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, and in regional offices. Specifically, UNDRR guides, monitors, analyses, and reports on progress in the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, supports regional and national implementation of the Framework and catalyzes action, and increases global awareness to reduce disaster risk by working with the U.N. Member States and a broad range of partners and stakeholders, including civil society, the private sector, parliamentarians, and the science and technology community. The consultant will be home-based and will be under the supervision of the External Relation Officer, of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean and will be working with/in coordination with the Communications Team in HQ. The consultant will develop: 1. Social Media Content Planning and Production for the Regional Office of the Americas and the Caribbean Content Planning Develop a detailed monthly plan and content calendar for ROAC regional social media content on X, Facebook and LinkedIn, covering Caribbean regional priorities and multi-hazard early warning systems (MHEWS/EW4All). Content Production Curate and publish regional stories in English and Spanish across relevant platforms, including drafting post copy for ROAC channels. Digital Assets Creation Produce, translate and adapt digital assets for ROAC social media channels (LinkedIn, X and Facebook), including social media cards and formats tailored for Caribbean engagement and MHEWS-related messaging. Social Media Channels Reporting Produce a monthly report summarizing results, including reach, engagement metrics and content performance, with recommendations to optimize future content. Coordination and Partner Support (as needed) Coordinate with relevant counterparts and partners to collect inputs, validate messaging, and ensure timely publication of Caribbean and MHEWS/EW4All content across ROAC channels. 2. Social Media Content Planning and Implementation of International Campaigns - Content Planning - Develop a detailed monthly plan and content calendar for ROAC regional social media content on X, Facebook and LinkedIn, covering Caribbean regional priorities and multi-hazard early warning systems (MHEWS/EW4All). - Content Production - Curate and publish regional stories in English and Spanish across relevant platforms, including drafting post copy for ROAC channels. - Digital Assets Creation - Produce, translate and adapt digital assets for ROAC social media channels (LinkedIn, X and Facebook), including social media cards and formats tailored for Caribbean engagement and MHEWS-related messaging. - Social Media Channels Reporting - Produce a monthly report summarizing results, including reach, engagement metrics and content performance, with recommendations to optimize future content. - Coordination and Partner Support (as needed) - Coordinate with relevant counterparts and partners to collect inputs, validate messaging, and ensure timely publication of Caribbean and MHEWS/EW4All content across ROAC channels. Bilingual Website content optimization: - Develop an Action plan with recommendations for bilingual coherence and content performance improvement. - Consultation with UNDRR Web team to define a calendar and implement the approved recommendations. - Creation of fifteen (15) event pages in both English and Spanish

A first-level university degree in marketing, digital communication, or communications is required. Three (3) years of working experience in social media management is required. Experience in copywriting, editing, and designing , including experience editing videos (Adobe Suite package) is required. Experience with Google Analytics, tracking and reporting quantitative social media analytics, and qualitative social media analytics is required. Experience with Drupal multi-domain and Hootsuite multi-domain environments, as well as video editing for social media is desirable. Experience within the United Nations system or any other similar international organization is desirable. Experience in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in the Americas and the Caribbean is desirable.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in Spanish and English is required for this consultancy.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only successful candidates will be contacted. *FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY*. UNDRR values diversity among its staff. We welcome applications from qualified women, men, and people with disabilities. Due to the high volume of applications received, only successful candidates will be contacted.

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.