UN Women: Writer and Editor Specialist (on retainer basis), Beirut, Lebanon - International Consultant - Home-Based

Description Of Responsibilities / Scope Of Work

• Conduct research and draft, edit and finalize high-quality written content, including press releases, articles, information sheets, brochures, newsletters, reports, surveys, analytical notes, briefing notes and key messages;
• Identify and develop storylines and content for media outreach and visibility initiatives, including op-eds, policy papers, thematic briefs, press releases and other communication products;
• Write speeches on behalf of the UN Women Lebanon Representative that are appropriate for the national context and adequately articulate the position of the organization across various thematic issues;
• Provide expert editorial review and quality assurance of programme and corporate documents, including progress reports, project reports, donor reports, concept notes, proposals and knowledge products, ensuring compliance with UN Women standards, results-based reporting requirements and donor expectations;
• Produce summaries, briefs and synthesized versions of reports, studies and knowledge products to support dissemination and engagement with diverse audiences and stakeholders;
• Conceptualize, draft and review additional written products and communication materials as requested by UN Women Lebanon in support of programme implementation, partnerships, advocacy and visibility efforts

Consultant’s Workplace and Official Travel

This is a home-based consultancy.

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.

Required Qualifications

• Education and Certification: Master’s degree in Gender Studies, International Development, International Relations, Communications, Journalism, Public Policy, Human Rights, Social Sciences, 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: At least 7 years of progressively responsible international experience in strategic communications, technical writing, editing, journalism, research, knowledge management, donor reporting, policy development or related fields is required; Experience developing high-quality reports, policy papers, strategic documents, proposals and donor-facing products is required; Experience in providing editorial oversight and quality assurance for complex technical documents is required; Experience working with the United Nations system or other international organizations is desirable; Strong understanding of gender equality, women’s empowerment and human rights issues is required; Experience working in the Arab States region is desirable.
• Languages: Fluency in English is required. Working Knowledge of French and/or Arabic is desirable.