UNV Social Media Specialist

UN Entity: ESCWA

Assignment Context:
This position is located within the External Relations and Communication Unit (ERC) at the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA). The ERC is responsible for overseeing both communication and technical cooperation initiatives conducted by the commission.

Task description:
1- Provide assistance in producing communication material:
• Draft press releases and news items for the website;
• Draft media plans for major events and activities in coordination with the team;
• Meet with clusters and assess their needs;
• Identify and tailor elements for social media platforms;
• Assist in designing graphics and videos;
• Take photos and videos.

2- Produce media closeout reports:
• Monitor on daily basis the local, regional and international media outlets;
• Collect social mentions from different platforms;
• Prepare progress reports and closeout reports following major events;
• Keep track of interviews conducted with staff.

3- Expand ESCWA network of friends and influencers
• Search and identify influencers who are interested in the work of ESCWA;
• Enlarge the network of ESCWA friends and maintain daily relationship with all members;
• Prepare an action plan to involve the network of friends in ESCWA activities, whether by bringing them on board as participants or engaging them online.

4- Conduct trainings on social media:
• Assess the gaps in the use of social media;
• Prepare material for the training;
• Conduct trainings for small groups.

5- Perform other duties as requested.

Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required
Arabic, Level: Fluent, Required
French, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable

Required Experience:
15 years of experience in traditional & social media is required.
- Proven experience in public information work, including social media campaigning and reporting, is required.
- Experience in an international setting is desirable.
- Excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills is desirable.
- Ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels is desirable;
- Familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development is desirable.
- Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment is desirable.

Inclusivity statement:
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy

Living conditions and remarks
As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. This position is based in (Beirut). National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. National UN Volunteers are expected to be culturally sensitive and adjust to the prevailing culture and traditions.

National UN Expert Volunteers in Lebanon are entitled to:

• Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) with 40% Expertise Differential at the total amount of USD 2,249.21
• Annual and learning leaves;
• Medical and life Insurance 
• Free access to different learning platforms.

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