PR Consultancy

UIL Public Relations

UILis seeking a junior consultant to supportthe implementation of UILs communication strategy by1)Uploading content tothe UIL website in English French Spanish 2) Developing social media assets to promote UILs work 3) Compilinga bi-monthly newsletter 4) Editingvideo messages and event recordings 5) Monitoringimplementation of UILs communication strategy.

Main duties and responsibilities

Under the overall authority of the Director of the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) and under the direct supervision of the Head of Communication and Outreach the individual consultant will undertake the following main responsibilities:

01:Uploading content tothe UIL website

1.1:Coordinate the development of a new database displaying UIL activities by country and ensuring translation into French and Spanish with external translators

1.2:Monitorrunning of website and trouble-shoot challenges with the support of developers

1.3:Update UILonline collections of case studieswith10 newentriesand coordinate translation into French and Spanish.

1.4:Develop four new landing pages for flagship projects.

1.5:Download from Shutterstock (subscription by UIL) and integrate into the UIL photobank at least 100 images in line with the Institutes thematic priorities and branding.

02:Develop social media assets

2.1:Contribute to conceptualizing social media campaigns on flagship initiatives

2.2:Prepare 10 social media assets and captions for flagship initiatives monthly

2.3:Coordinate translation of social media assets

03:Develophuman focused stories

3.1:Draft at least 4 human focused storiesshowcasingthe impact of UILs work

3.2:Design the stories viaPageflow

3.3:Ensure integration of stories into UILs website

05: Monitoring implementation of communication strategy

5.1:Monitorsocial media website and newsletter performance and provide a monthly report

The consultant must submit editable versions of all deliverables in English as well as French and Spanish where indicated within the contract period. The specified dates for the deliverables indicated below are subject to revision.

List of deliverables

Deliverable 1 should besubmittedon 30April2026:1.11.21.31.52.12.22.34.14.24.35.1

Deliverable 2 should besubmittedon 30May2026:1.11.21.41.5 2.12.2 2.34.14.24.35.1

Deliverable 3 should be submitted on 30 June 2026 : 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.5 2.1 2.2 2.3 3.1 3.2 3.3 4.1 4.2 4.3 5.1

Deliverable 4 should be submitted on 30 July 2026 : 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.2 2.3 4.1 4.2 4.3 5.1

Deliverable 5 should be submitted on 30 August 2026 : 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.5 2.1 2.2 2.3 3.1 3.2 3.3 4.1 4.2 4.3 5.1

Deliverable 6 should be submitted on 30 September 2026 : 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.2 2.3 4.1 4.2 4.3 5.1

Deliverable 7 should be submitted on 30 October 2026 : 1.1 1.2 1.5 2.1 2.2 2.3 3.1 3.2 3.3 4.1 4.2 4.3 5.1

Deliverable 8 should be submitted on 30 November 2026 : 1.1 1.2 1.5 2.1 2.2 2.3 3.1 3.2 3.3 4.1 4.2 4.3 5.1

Deliverable 9 should be submitted on 10 December 2026 : 1.1 1.2 1.5 2.1 2.2 2.3 4.1 4.2 4.3 5.1

UIL will provide feedback to eachdeliverablesubmittedand hold regular meetings to ensure the progress and quality of the consultants work.

The contractor should ensure that all visibility materials are produced in line with UNESCOs branding guidelines. Please refer to the UNESCO Style Manual for citation style terminology and spelling abbreviations references etc.

In line with UNESCOs overall gender mainstreaming strategy the contractor is expected to integrate a gender perspective in all activities and apply gender analysis and mainstreaming concepts wheneverfeasible.

The documents produced will be the property of UIL.

RequiredQualifications

Education

Masters degree incommunicationpublic relationsadult education international relations educationorany other related fields.

Workexperience

At least 2 years of relevant work experiencein public relations ideally within the field of education lifelong learning or international cooperation.

Previousexperience in planning and implementingpublic relationsactivities includingwebsite management with Drupal 9 and social media management.

Proven experience inimplementing public relationsactivitiesacross different world regions.

Familiarity with lifelong learningadult education or education systems across UNESCO Member States.

Skills

Excellentwritingskills.

Ability to collect synthesize andanalyseinformation from various sources and conveysuccinctmessages.

Ability to communicate sensitively effectively and creatively across different constituencies.

Strong knowledge of social media platforms and experience in social media outreach.

Strong skills in graphic design and experience with Drupal 9.

Language

Fluency in English (both written and spoken)and good knowledge of either French or Spanish.

UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency technical competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States (last update here) are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts.

UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that UNESCO is a non-smoking Organization.