Individual Contractor for Communications Support for PLEAD II Project

Job Description

The Individual Contractor shall provide communications support for various activities outlined in the PLEAD II Project (KENW60). The IC will work under the supervision of the PLEAD II Project Manager, and in close technical cooperation with the Associate Programme Officers under the Criminal Justice Programme in ROEA. The IC will also work closely with the beneficiary institutions, the donor (European Union) and UNODC (Headquarters and ROEA) in performing the following substantive duties and responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Support the project in implementation of public events, workshops, round tables, and forums.
• Photograph/coordinate photography and develop web stories, press releases and media advisories at UNODC/ PLEAD II events and field missions.
• Assist in implementing UNODC/ PLEAD II activities, including generating research studies and policy activities carried out by UNODC/ PLEAD II.
• Support in developing a campaign work plan, including determining strategies to reach target audiences through social media.
• Support development of high-quality social media content, including visual and written online media posts.
• Aid in the design and produce communications materials such as audiovisual (photos and videos), brochures, posters and other materials based on the project's needs.
• Facilitate execution, as appropriate, agreed on campaign activities in coordination with project personnel.
• Use appropriate software and methods for undertaking monitoring and data analysis to report on the effectiveness of social media (such as coverage and engagement analysis) and offline media activities.
• Support in administering online accounts and feeds, including responding to questions or queries raised through social media.
• Manage a digital archive of all photos, stories and press coverage.
• In liaison with the PLEAD/ UNODC Communications Team and the Programme Managers, support in maintaining up to date information on UNODC activities on the UNODC ROEA and HQ websites and prepare advocacy materials, as required.
• Facilitate UNODC - media and community relations - and ensure all media coverage of UNODC is monitored and reported to staff and the country office.