Communications Strategist

Tags: English language
  • Added Date: Friday, 22 August 2025
  • Deadline Date: Friday, 05 September 2025
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Result of ServiceThe incumbent will be responsible for the following: Deliverable 1 - Map of communications assets of the RCO/UNCT and key data. Deliverable 2 - Map key national and international events for the UN and events in or related to KSA for 2026/2027. Deliverable 3 - Map of communications objectives for the RC/UNCT. Deliverable 4 - Develop a Communications strategy for 2026/2027 taking into account UNSDCF 4 Priority areas, S0F, UN80, KSA Sustainable Development Roadmap, 6 Transitions and UN2.0. Deliverable 5 - Develop key messages for RC (and UNCT) in EN/AR linked to key national/international events and/or days. Deliverable 6 - A presentation of the strategy to the UN Resident Coordinatorโ€™s Office and UNCT. Deliverable 7 - Develop โ€˜storyboardsโ€™ for the 4 UNSDCF Result Areas and 4 โ€“ 6 priority topics, drawing from the UNCA process and related research, including launch plans and assets for social media, website and annual UN Country Results report, ready to launch at the end of 2025. Deliverable 8 โ€“ M&E Plan. Work LocationRemote Expected duration4 Months Duties and ResponsibilitiesBackground: The UN Secretary-General's Development System reform, launched on 1 January 2019 in response to General Assembly resolution 71/243, repositions the UN Development System to deliver on the 2030 Agenda for dignity, prosperity, and peace on a healthy planet. Central to this process, and as further mandated by General Assembly resolution 72/279, a new generation of UN Resident Coordinator Offices across the world are being strengthened under the leadership of an empowered UN Resident Coordinator, the highest-ranking representative of the UN Development System at country level. In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the United Nations (UN) plays a crucial role in supporting the Government in its achieving Vision 2030 and UN Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With a focus on the five principal areas articulated in UN Agenda 2030: People, Planet, Prosperity, and Peace and Partnerships, it is essential to create a robust communications strategy to guide effective articulation of the UN's support and collaboration, and to highlight the importance of issues related to UN Normative Programming and critical global objectives. The strategy should also integrate key messaging from the Summit of the Future and the UN80 initiative, highlighting the collective efforts towards global sustainable development. In this context, the Resident Coordinatorโ€™s Office in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia seeks a Communications expert to develop a strategy which will guide clear and contextually appropriate conveyance of the UN's role and contributions to KSA in pursuit of the SDGs, enhance visibility and understanding of UN initiatives and achievements amongst key stakeholders including government bodies, civil society, and the general public in KSA, foster partnerships and collaboration with various sectors to support sustainability efforts, and harmonize communications with the objectives and messaging from the Summit of the Future and the UN80 initiative. Objectives: - Develop key messaging that aligns with the UNโ€™s Agenda 2030 focusing on people, planet, prosperity, peace, and partnerships. - Establish strong communication channels for disseminating information on UN initiatives and progress in KSA. - Create a brand identity for the UN in KSA that resonates with local culture and values and highlights the importance of the UN's sustainable development agenda. - Engage with media and other communication platforms to raise awareness and promote dialogue about the UNโ€™s collaboration with KSA. Duties and Responsibilities: The consultant(s) will undertake the following tasks: โ€ข Conduct an assessment of the current communication landscape regarding UN initiatives in KSA. โ€ข Identify key stakeholders and target audiences to ensure effective engagement. โ€ข Develop a comprehensive communications strategy that includes: - Audience analysis - Key messaging frameworks - Communication channels and platforms - Tactical plans for engagement and outreach โ€ข Create a content plan that includes relevant narratives, stories, and data that exemplify the UN's impact on KSA towards achieving the SDGs. โ€ข Design a monitoring and evaluation framework to assess the effectiveness and impact of the communications strategy. Qualifications/special skillsA Master's degree in Communications or related area is required. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of 7 years of professional work experience in developing communications strategies is required. Professional experience in the Gulf region is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA. For this position, fluency in English is required and knowledge of Arabic is desirable. Note: โ€œFluencyโ€ equals a rating of โ€˜fluentโ€™ in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and โ€œKnowledge ofโ€ equals a rating of โ€˜confidentโ€™ in two of the four areas. Additional InformationNot available. No FeeTHE 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 APPLICANTSโ€™ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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