Position Title: Apply for the Position of Website Writer and Editor with United Nations

Job Opening ID: 225284

Job Network: Information and Telecommunication Technology

Job Family: Information Management Systems and Technology

Category and Level: Consultants, CON

Duty Station: GENEVA

Department/Office: International Trade Centre

Date Posted: Jan 9, 2024

Deadline: Jan 19, 2024

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EXPECTED OUTPUTS AND TIMELINES:

1. Edited stories, articles, and content updates ready for publication (turnaround time varies from 1 to 4 days, depending on content quality). Apply for the Position of Website Writer and Editor with United Nations
2. Written stories, including suggested visuals/multimedia ready for publication (turnaround time varies from 1 to 7 days, depending on content complexity). Apply for the Position of Website Writer and Editor with United Nations
3. Closed tickets or completed editorial rounds within the ticketing system or the Drupal content management system (turnaround time varies based on the type of request, from 1 to 7 days).

Work Location: Home-Based

Expected Duration: 29.01.2024 – 31.12.2024 (150 workdays)

Duties and Responsibilities

Established in 1964, the International Trade Centre (ITC) is the joint agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations. ITC is a development agency fully dedicated to supporting the internationalization of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Apply for the Position of Website Writer and Editor with United Nations

OBJECTIVE: ITC’s mission is to foster inclusive and sustainable economic development, contributing to achieving the United Nations Global Goals for Sustainable Development. ITC recently launched a new corporate website, and a writer/editor is required to work with the Digital Communications Unit for daily writing and editorial tasks throughout 2023. Apply for the Position of Website Writer and Editor with United Nations

The International Trade Centre is looking for a/an:

• TITLE: Website Writer and Editor
• CONTRACT TYPE: Daily
• Division/Section: Office of the Executive Director, Communications and Events Section (OED/CE)
• Duration of Assignment: 29.01.2024 – 31.12.2024
• Duty Station: Home-Based
• No Travel Involved

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

The International Consultant will work under the overall supervision of the Digital Communications Officer, collaborating with the digital communications team. The Consultant will: Apply for the Position of Website Writer and Editor with United Nations

• Provide editing and editorial advice on content for the ITC website submitted by various teams.
• Create content for selected pages, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Ensure adherence to ITC style guide, branding, and website-specific guidelines.
• Identify visual and multimedia content to accompany texts.
• Refresh existing content as necessary.
• Attend team and weekly editorial meetings to agree on communications priorities and advise on website content opportunities. Apply for the Position of Website Writer and Editor with United Nations

The Consultant is obligated to provide full access to ITC auditors and comply with any audit undertaken in line with UN financial regulations and rules. Apply for the Position of Website Writer and Editor with United Nations

Copyright Clause: The Consultant must ensure necessary permissions for intellectual property rights, and proof of this must be submitted to ITC. Any license fees due for third-party copyrighted materials must be obtained.

ITC champions workforce diversity, inclusion, gender equality, and gender parity. All qualified persons are considered equally, regardless of gender or disability.

Qualifications/Special Skills

Postgraduate degree (MA/MSc/MBA, PHD, or equivalent) in Journalism, Arts, International Relations, or related field. Extensive relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a university degree. Minimum of 10 years of journalism experience required. Experience with web-related content production, including content management systems (e.g., Drupal), is necessary. Apply for the Position of Website Writer and Editor with United Nations

Knowledge of trade and development issues, excellent writing and oral communication skills, and experience in journalistic writing and editing style are essential. Understanding of user experience, digital audience-centric content production, Search Engine Optimization writing techniques, and knowledge of visual and multimedia content usage. Familiarity with digital content management systems, such as Drupal. Apply for the Position of Website Writer and Editor with United Nations

Languages: Fluent English is required.

Additional Information: Not available.

No Fee: THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS. Apply for the Position of Website Writer and Editor with United Nations