Communication Consultant

Job Posting Organization:
The job posting organization is the Universal Postal Union (UPU), a specialized agency of the United Nations established in 187

• The UPU is headquartered in Bern, Switzerland, and has a mission to promote and coordinate international postal services. It operates in over 190 countries and has a workforce of approximately 200 employees. The UPU aims to ensure that postal services are accessible and efficient, fostering global communication and trade.

Job Overview:
The Communication Consultant will play a crucial role in assisting the CC Secretariat with the implementation of the communication strategy for the new cycle. This position requires a proactive individual who can manage multiple communication channels effectively, ensuring that the CC's presence is felt across various platforms. The consultant will be responsible for producing editorial content, managing visual design, and maintaining digital channels, all while ensuring alignment with UPU's communication standards. The role also involves engaging with CC members to enhance visibility and communication effectiveness, making it essential for the consultant to have strong organizational and multitasking skills. The consultant will work remotely for a duration of six months, contributing to the overall communication strategy and enhancing the CC's outreach and engagement with its members and stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Communication Consultant will have a diverse set of responsibilities, including:

• Content Production and Editorial: Developing editorial content for various communication outputs, proposing quarterly editorial line-ups, crafting key messaging, and ensuring all content aligns with institutional voice and standards.
• Visual Design and Brand Consistency: Designing communication materials, developing visual assets for digital channels, ensuring visual consistency, and staying updated with design trends.
• Digital Channel and Platform Management: Maintaining the CC webpage, coordinating with the CC Secretariat, monitoring interactions in the CC WhatsApp Community, and tracking channel performance.
• Member Relations and Stakeholder Engagement: Liaising with CC members for communication materials, maintaining contact lists, supporting outreach to prospective members, and acting as a point of contact for communication-related matters.
• Strategy and Cross-Departmental Coordination: Supporting the implementation of the CC communication strategy, coordinating activities with the UPU Communication program, refining communication mechanisms, and producing periodic reports on communication activities.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess at least 5 years of professional experience in communications, particularly within an international or intergovernmental organization context. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) is essential, with familiarity in Premiere Pro being desirable. Experience in managing digital channels and social media platforms, including content scheduling and performance analytics, is required. Additionally, candidates should have experience with newsletter production tools and confirmed experience with a Website Content Management System, preferably Kentico. Excellent writing and editing skills in English are mandatory, with a proven ability to produce clear institutional content for diverse audiences. Experience in member or stakeholder communications, particularly in a multilateral or membership-based context, is also required.

Educational Background:
While the specific educational background is not explicitly stated, it is generally expected that candidates hold a degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field. This educational foundation would support the necessary skills and knowledge required for the role.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in communications, with a strong emphasis on experience within international or intergovernmental organizations. This level of experience is crucial for understanding the complexities of communication in a global context and for effectively engaging with diverse stakeholders.

Languages:
Proficiency in English is mandatory, with a good working knowledge of French being highly desirable. Given that French is the official language of the UPU, candidates should be comfortable communicating in both languages to effectively engage with a diverse audience.

Additional Notes:
The position is a consultancy role with a duration of 6 months, working at 50% capacity, and is offered remotely. The remuneration for this position is set at 20,00

• It is important to note that the conditions of service are governed by the terms of the consultant contracts of the UPU International Bureau. Experts working under these contracts are not eligible for the UPU pension scheme and do not receive family allowances. Candidates are required to take out health insurance at their own expense for the duration of their employment. Furthermore, candidates currently employed by postal entities must be released by the relevant postal authority to be considered for this consultancy. The United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.