Consultant - Speechwriter

Result of ServiceThe consultant will provide reliable and expertise support to the Strategic Communications and Speechwriter Unit in support the increased activities of the unit in the UN80 context. He/She will provide expertise in reviewing, researching, drafting, writing and editing speeches, talking points, toasts and message of the senior officials of EOSG. Work LocationRemote Expected duration3 months with possibility of extension. Duties and Responsibilities1. Write and edit a wide range of materials for the Secretary-General, Deputy Secretary-General and others, including speeches, remarks, op-ed articles, video messages, talking points, press statements, on issues that cover the full spectrum of the United Nations agenda. 2. Under the direction of the Chief of the Speechwriting Unit: i. Consult with senior advisors on both the form and content of speeches and other materials, in line with the Secretary-General’s vision and the organization’s communications strategy. ii. Liaise with Secretariat departments, UN agencies, members of civil society, the private sector and others to produce speeches and other materials that are persuasive, politically sound and factually accurate. 3. Review and edit draft texts to ensure accuracy, clarity, and effectiveness. 4. Liaise closely with the Department of Global Communications and the Office of the Spokesperson to ensure coordinated and relevant communications activities. Qualifications/special skillsAdvanced university degree or equivalent degree in political sciences, international relations, journalism, public administration or related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A minimum of fifteen years of practical experience in drafting high-quality materials, including speeches, in English is required. Ten years of practical experience in communications and public information or journalism is required. A thorough knowledge of international political, economic and social affairs and of the United Nations itself is required. Experience working in varied assignments in the international organizations is desirable. LanguagesFluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable. 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 APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.