Communications & Editorial Specialist

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women was established in July 2010 by the United Nations General Assembly as part of the UN reform agenda to enhance the impact of gender equality and women's empowerment initiatives. The organization merges the resources and mandates of four previously distinct parts of the UN system that focused on gender issues. UN Women operates globally, advocating for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls, empowering women, and achieving equality between women and men. The organization is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, employing a workforce that reflects the diversity of the world and promotes mutual respect.

Job Overview:
The Communications & Editorial Specialist will report to the Editorial Manager and is tasked with coordinating, researching, writing, and editing content for the UN Women website. This role focuses on creating impactful stories, thematic priorities, and thought leadership articles that effectively communicate UN Women's work and related news events. The specialist will collaborate with various colleagues across regional and country offices to support the development of editorial content and campaigns. The position requires a strong understanding of digital content management and the ability to produce compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Editorial Planning: Develop and maintain an editorial calendar for the website, attend meetings to assess editorial features, and analyze website and search analytics to ensure impactful content.
• Writing and Web Production: Write, edit, and proofread stories and articles, coordinate translations, and ensure all content adheres to the UN style guide.
• Editorial Packages: Lead the development of editorial packages for campaigns and thematic priorities, solicit inputs, and monitor content for updates.
• Collaboration: Build strong relationships with colleagues, provide editorial feedback, and update website content regularly.
• Knowledge Building: Identify best practices for editorial guidelines and provide training on communication and advocacy.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field. A first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. Candidates should have at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in editorial planning, writing, and editing, particularly in international development. Experience in producing digital content for public-facing audiences and familiarity with content management systems and SEO techniques is essential.

Educational Background:
A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in communications, public relations, journalism, or a relevant field is required. Alternatively, a first-level university degree with additional qualifying experience may be accepted. This educational background ensures that candidates have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform effectively in the role.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in editorial planning, writing, and editing, ideally related to international development issues. Candidates should have experience in creating digital content for international audiences and using content management systems. Familiarity with SEO and AI search content optimization techniques is also required, along with experience in multicultural and international environments, which is desirable but not mandatory.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of another official UN language, such as French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish, is considered an important asset and may enhance a candidate's application.

Additional Notes:
The job does not specify a deadline for applications, which may indicate a rolling recruitment process. The position is likely full-time and may involve collaboration with international teams. UN Women emphasizes a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with its aims, including discrimination and harassment. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous background checks, including verification of academic credentials and employment history.