Re-advertisement UN Women Media Analyst Consultant (1 year duration), Bonn, Germany

Background:

UN Women grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development human rights humanitarian action and peace and security.

Placing womens rights at the center of all its efforts UN Women leads and coordinates United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the this context the Communications and Advocacy Division at UN Women Headquarters supports the positioning of womens empowerment and gender equality as key issues on the international agenda and establishes UN Womens role as the global authority.

The Media Analyst consultancy is anchored in UN Womens strategic priority to strengthen its global media positioning and shape public narratives on gender equality the rights of women and girls and emerging issues such as digital violence AI climate and the care economy. Operating in a fast-paced and politically sensitive global media environment the consultant will support the media team in navigating complex news cycles reputational risks and high-visibility moments working closely with internal stakeholders across headquarters regional and country offices as well as external media partners and journalists. The role requires strong collaboration responsiveness and clear communication within a highly coordinated global communications function. While working under the guidance of the media team the consultant is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy in delivering media monitoring analysis and insights proactively identifying trends and contributing to strategic decision-making within the scope of the assignment.

The consultant will be reporting to the Media Relations Manager who will be the point of contact on the contract and payment issues.

Description of Responsibilities /Scope of Work

Media Monitoring and IntelligenceConduct daily monitoring of global regional and national media (print broadcast and digital) including social media platforms to identify trends emerging narratives and reputational risks relevant to UN Womens mandate.

Media Analysis and ReportingContribute to clear concise and timely media analysis reports including daily summaries highlighting key narratives sentiment and opportunities for engagement including during high visibility moments like major campaigns (UNGA 16 Days etc.) and in crisis communications for the media teams consideration.

Digital and Social Media InsightsTrack and analyse social media conversations using tools such as Meltwater and other social listening platforms identifying trends influencers and high-impact content relevant to gender equality and UN Women priorities.

Media Database ManagementBuild update and maintain a global contact database of journalists editors and media outlets ensuring accurate segmentation and strategic use of tools for outreach such as Mailchimp. Keep up to date with the spreadsheet of media inquiries and other media engagements.

Support to Strategic StorytellingContribute to shaping UN Womens media narratives by identifying compelling story angles media hooks and opportunities to position UN Women as a leading voice on gender equality in the digital and traditional media space.

Administrative and Vendor Coordination Support the administrative management of media and communications platforms and subscriptions including liaising with external vendors and service providers

Consultants Workplace and Official Travel

This is an office-based consultancy with the requirement for the consultant to work out of UN Womens Global Office in Bonn Germany.

Competencies :

Core Values:

• Integrity;
• Professionalism;
• Respect for Diversity.

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
• Accountability;
• Creative Problem Solving;
• Effective Communication;
• Inclusive Collaboration;
• Stakeholder Engagement;
• Leading by Example.

Please visitthis linkfor more information on UN Womens Values and Competencies Framework:

Functional Competencies:

• Media and social media analytics
• Data-driven storytelling and insight generation
• Understanding of communications metrics and performance indicators
• Creativity and awareness of digital trends
• Demonstrated ability toanalyze media content and translate data into actionable insights
• Demonstratedinterest in and understanding of gender equality human rights and social justice issues with the ability to translate these into compelling media insights and narratives
• Excellent analytical skills with strong drive for results and capacity to work independently

Education and Certification:

Masters degree or equivalent inon Communications Media International Relations or a related field is required.

A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• Minimum2 years of experiencein media analysis digital communications or a related field
• Strong understanding ofglobal media landscapes and social media ecosystems
• Experience withmedia monitoring and analytics tools(e.g. Meltwater social listening platforms)
• Familiarity withMailchimpor similar media distribution tools
• Experience inreputational monitoring and crisis communicationsis an asset
• Experience working in aninternational or multilateral environmentis desirable

Languages:

• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of French or Spanish or any other UN official is an asset.

How to Apply:

• Complete all sections of the online application.
• A cover letter (maximum length: 1 page) including links to previous work that match the responsibilities of the Consultancy.

Statements :

In July 2010 the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW OSAGI INSTRAW and UNIFEM) which focused exclusively on gender equality and womens empowerment.

Diversity and inclusion:

At UN Women we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits employs trains compensatesand promotes regardless of race religion color sex gender identity sexual orientation ageability national originor any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications competence integrity and organizational need.

If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process please include this information in your application.

UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women including sexual exploitation and abuse sexual harassment abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere toUN Womenspoliciesand proceduresandthestandardsof conduct expected of UN Women personneland will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)

Note: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form including the sections on education and employment history are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process.