French Web & Social Media Editor (IPSA-8)

Remote | Home Based - May require travel

Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
Location: Remote | Home Based - May require travel
Grade: Junior level - IPSA-8, International Personnel Services Agreement
Occupational Groups:
- Communication and Public Information
- Information Technology and Computer Science
- Translations and Languages
- Scientist and Researcher
- Documentation and Information Management
- Sales and Marketing
- Marketing (Digital, Advertisement, Brand, Promotion)
Closing Date: Closed

Background

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

The Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy (BERA) is responsible for positioning UNDP as the world’s leading global development agency, promoting its global authority and thought leadership on sustainable development and the interconnected issues of poverty, inequality, and climate change. BERA leads and supports UNDP in building and nurturing strategic relationships and alliances essential to achieving its mission. Creating strong political and financial backing for UNDP by providing partners and supporters with a clear understanding of what UNDP does and how our mission, capabilities and flagship services relate to them. BERA coordinates and sets corporate standards across the functions of partnerships, marketing and communications within UNDP and leads on internal communications.

Within BERA, the Digital Communications Studio plays an essential role to develop and manage UNDP’s global online presence, creating compelling public-facing content, leading on social networks and digital engagement, building capacities for greater impact through digital communications, and helping build a strong brand for UNDP. As part of an organization-wide digital transformation, the team has recently launched a major overhaul of UNDP’s corporate websites (including the enterprise web CMS) rolled out in 2021, which continues to require finetuning, features testing and upgrades.

To help with this endeavor the Digital Communications Studio is looking for a Web and Social Media Specialist (French) to manage UNDP’s corporate web site and social media presence in French. The Web and Social Media Specialist (French) is part of the Digital Communications Studio team and will be supervised by the Web Copywriting Specialist.

Duties and Responsibilities

a. Manage UNDP’s global social media channels (Twitter and Facebook) in French

Working closely with the Social Media Specialist, determine goals for reach and engagement through social media for a French-speaking audience;
Plan and implement social media strategies for global communication projects and campaigns;
Evaluate effectiveness of French social media platforms through reporting and analytics.

b. Create, edit and produce content in French for the global public web site

Work with Web Copywriting Specialist and communication focal points at headquarters and in regional and country offices to solicit or curate French content based on editorial calendar for digital communications;
Review and edit web stories, headlines, video scripts, photo captions, etc. in French, liaising with the rest of the team to ensure consistency across languages;
Translate or review translations from English into French, proofreading and reformulating if necessary for optimal web presentation;
Along with web production specialists, UX and graphic designers and video/photo editors, research and select visual assets for multimedia stories;
Produce and publish content on French global web site using corporate digital experience platform (Drupal/Acquia).

c. Perform other duties as needed related to UNDP’s digital communications ecosystem

Working closely with the Social Media Specialist, determine goals for reach and engagement through social media for a French-speaking audience;
Plan and implement social media strategies for global communication projects and campaigns;
Evaluate effectiveness of French social media platforms through reporting and analytics.

Institutional Arrangement

The Web and Social Media Specialist (French) will work under the direct supervision of the Web Copywriting Specialist, Digital Communications Studio and overall guidance of the Senior Management of the Advocacy, Marketing and Communications Group in BERA.

Competencies

Core Competencies:

Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:

Business Direction & Strategy - Effective Decision Making:
- Ability to take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one’s authority, area of expertise and resources.
Business Development - Knowledge Generation:
- Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need.
Business Management & Communication:
- Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience.
Business Management - Project Management:
- Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals

Desired additional skills and competencies:

Understanding of international development; international relations; or environmental and/or other relevant issues strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to thrive within a complex multicultural and multinational environment strongly preferred.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

First degree in communications, journalism, social science, or related field.

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years work experience required in digital communications, media, marketing, journalism or another relevant field; No experience required with master's degree.

Required skills:

Outstanding skills in communications, and understanding of media, multimedia and social media required.

Language:

Fluency in French and English required; Fluency in Spanish is an asset.

The following documents shall be required from the applicants:

a) Personal CV or P11, indicating all past positions held and their main underlying functions, their durations (month/year), the qualifications, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate, and at least three (3) the most recent professional references of previous supervisors. References may also include peers.

b) A cover letter (maximum length: 1 page) indicating why the candidate considers him-/herself to be suitable for the position. c) Managers may ask (ad hoc) for any other materials relevant to pre-assessing the relevance of their experience, such as reports, presentations, publications, campaigns or other materials.

Disclaimer

Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)

Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.

UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

Applicant information about UNDP rosters

Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

Non-discrimination

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

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This vacancy is now closed.