Website Writer and Editor

Result of ServiceCapacity building on writing for the website • Deliver two training sessions (1 hour each) for ITC staff and consultants on writing techniques, best practices and specific templates for website content submission. • by 31.12.2026, increase by 50% the correct use of templates by ITC staff and consultants. Editing and publishing of website content • Edit and prepare for online publication all submitted stories, articles, and project updates within: o 1–2 working days for standard submissions, and o Up to 4 working days for submissions requiring substantial revisions. • Between 15.02.2026 and 31.12.2026, ensure that 100% of received content is appropriately reviewed and published as per the ITC website requirements, within these timelines, as per SEO best practices and Drupal templates. Content creation for online publishing • Produce new stories or other content based on approved corporate briefs and/or publications. This might include thought leadership pieces, event summaries and campaigns. • Deliver each online piece within: o 1–3 working days for standard requests, and o Up to 7 working days for complex stories (e.g., interviews, multi-source pieces). • Between 15.02.2026 and 31.12.2026, ensure that 100% of the requested original content is published as per the ITC website requirements, within these timelines, as per SEO best practices and Drupal templates. Ticket and editorial workflow management • Process and close editorial tickets in the digital ticketing system within: o 1–3 working days for simple updates (minor edits), and o Up to 7 working days for complex requests (interviews, multi-source pieces). • Maintain a performance rate where at least 90% of tickets are completed within the defined service timelines throughout the period. Work Locationhome-based Expected duration15.02.26 - 31.12.26 Duties and ResponsibilitiesEstablished in 1964, the International Trade Centre (ITC) is the joint agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations. ITC assists small and medium-sized enterprises in developing and transitioning economies to become more competitive in global markets, thereby contributing to sustainable economic development within the frameworks of the Aid-for-Trade agenda and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. ITC works towards ‘Transforming Trade. Changing Lives’. For its corporate website, ITC is looking for a writer/editor to work with the Digital Communications Unit to conduct writing and editorial work, on a daily basis, during 2026. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES The international consultant will work under the overall supervision of the Digital Communications Officer and in cooperation with the rest of the Digital Communications and Communications and Events team. • Provide editing and editorial advice on content for the ITC website submitted by various teams at ITC; • Create content for a selection of pages, working with ITC Management and focal points to ensure that both content and design reflect the goals of the organization (including specific project goals); • Ensure continued adherence to ITC style guide, branding, and website-specific guidelines. • Support in identifying visual and/multimedia content to accompany texts. • Support and advise in refreshing existing content as necessary. • Attend CE team’s meeting and weekly editorial meetings to agree on communications priorities and advise on website content opportunities, assisting focal points to stay on target with editorial deadlines. Copyright Clause: The consultant has to ensure that they have obtained the necessary permissions with regard to intellectual property rights required to perform her services under this consultancy contract and for the subsequent dissemination by ITC in any form. Documentary proof is to be submitted to ITC. Should any license fee be due for the use of copyrighted materials of third parties, the consultant shall request the prior written permission from ITC. ITC champions workforce diversity, inclusion, gender equality and gender parity and considers all qualified persons - of all genders - equally, including those with disabilities, without discrimination or prejudice of any kind. Qualifications/special skills• Postgraduate degree (MA/MSc/MBA, PHD or other) Journalism, arts, international relations or related field • Minimum of 10 years of working experience in journalism • Proven experience with web-related content production including working within content management systems (ie. Drupal) Skills: • Knowledge of trade and development issues • Excellent writing and oral communication skills • Extensive experience in writing and editing in a journalistic style • Understanding of user experience and digital audience-centric content production • Understanding of Search Engine Optimization writing techniques • Knowledge of visual and multimedia content usage • Knowledge of digital content management systems (such as Drupal) Languages• Fluent in English 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.