Background:
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
Placing women's rights at the center of all its efforts, UN Women leads and coordinates United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. In this context, the Communications and Advocacy Division at UN Women Headquarters supports the positioning of women’s empowerment and gender equality as key issues on the international agenda and establishes UN Women’s role as the global authority.
The Media Analyst consultancy is anchored in UN Women’s strategic priority to strengthen its global media positioning and shape public narratives on gender equality, the rights of women and girls, and emerging issues such as digital violence, AI, climate and the care economy. Operating in a fast-paced and politically sensitive global media environment, the consultant will support the media team in navigating complex news cycles, reputational risks and high-visibility moments, working closely with internal stakeholders across headquarters, regional and country offices, as well as external media partners and journalists. The role requires strong collaboration, responsiveness, and clear communication within a highly coordinated global communications function. While working under the guidance of the media team, the consultant is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy in delivering media monitoring, analysis and insights, proactively identifying trends and contributing to strategic decision-making within the scope of the assignment.
The consultant will be reporting to the Media Relations Manager who will be the point of contact on the contract and payment issues.
Description of Responsibilities /Scope of Work
Media Monitoring and Intelligence Conduct daily monitoring of global, regional, and national media (print, broadcast, and digital), including social media platforms, to identify trends, emerging narratives, and reputational risks relevant to UN Women’s mandate.
Media Analysis and Reporting Contribute to clear, concise, and timely media analysis reports, including daily summaries, highlighting key narratives, sentiment, and opportunities for engagement, including during high visibility moments like major campaigns (UNGA, 16 Days, etc.) and in crisis communications for the media team’s consideration.
Digital and Social Media Insights Track and analyse social media conversations using tools such as Meltwater and other social listening platforms, identifying trends, influencers, and high-impact content relevant to gender equality and UN Women priorities.
Media Database Management Build, update, and maintain a global contact database of journalists, editors, and media outlets, ensuring accurate segmentation and strategic use of tools for outreach such as Mailchimp. Keep up to date with the spreadsheet of media inquiries and other media engagements.
Support to Strategic Storytelling Contribute to shaping UN Women’s media narratives by identifying compelling story angles, media hooks, and opportunities to position UN Women as a leading voice on gender equality in the digital and traditional media space.
Administrative and Vendor Coordination Support the administrative management of media and communications platforms and subscriptions, including liaising with external vendors and service providers
Consultant’s Workplace and Official Travel
This is an office-based consultancy with the requirement for the consultant to work out of UN Women’s Global Office in Bonn, Germany.
Competencies :
Core Values:
- Integrity;
- Professionalism;
- Respect for Diversity.
Core Competencies:
- Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
- Accountability;
- Creative Problem Solving;
- Effective Communication;
- Inclusive Collaboration;
- Stakeholder Engagement;
- Leading by Example.
Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Values and Competencies Framework:
Functional Competencies:
- Media and social media analytics
- Data-driven storytelling and insight generation
- Understanding of communications metrics and performance indicators
- Creativity and awareness of digital trends
- Demonstrated ability to analyze media content and translate data into actionable insights
- Demonstrated interest in and understanding of gender equality, human rights and social justice issues, with the ability to translate these into compelling media insights and narratives
- Excellent analytical skills with strong drive for results and capacity to work independently
Education and Certification:
• Master’s degree or equivalent in on Communications, Media, International Relations or a related field is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in media analysis, digital communications, or a related field
- Strong understanding of global media landscapes and social media ecosystems
- Experience with media monitoring and analytics tools (e.g. Meltwater, social listening platforms)
- Familiarity with Mailchimp or similar media distribution tools
- Experience in reputational monitoring and crisis communications is an asset
- Experience working in an international or multilateral environment is desirable
Languages:
- Fluency in English is required.
- Knowledge of French or Spanish or any other UN official is an asset.
How to Apply:
- Complete all sections of the online application.
- A cover letter (maximum length: 1 page), including links to previous work that match the responsibilities of the Consultancy.
Statements :
In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.
Diversity and inclusion:
At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.
If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.
UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)
Note: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process.