UNFPA Web Editor, Media and the Communications Branch, Information and External Relations Division, New York

Major Activities/Expected Results

1. Content Development

• Works with experts and focal points in relevant branches to develop and regularly update content of the web site.
• Provides overall editorial direction for the global and regional web sites; edits, organizes and structures content for global web site maintaining a consistent voice and style; revises material based on feedback from UNFPA branches; oversees the posting of content, including insertion of appropriate links, graphics, videos and appropriate layering; advises on the design and execution of animated graphics or other multimedia features to add texture and interest to the modules, and obtains final clearances.
• Conceptualizes, writes and collaborates on the production of multimedia resources.
• Collaborates with the Web Manager on the structure and creative direction of new web sites

1. Planning, Editing and Oversight

• Decides on the packaging and presentation of information based on the strategic plan and communications strategy, as well as analysis of political/cultural/ regional balance, journalistic standards, UNFPA priorities and web traffic reports.
• Ensures alignment of web content with UNFPA's 'voice', messaging, strategic direction, style and public relations strategies, paying particular attention to sensitive issues.
• Advises UNFPA communications focal points on how to get material posted on the global web site.
• Encourages feature stories from the field that position UNFPA strongly around key issues. Provides direction and guidance, reviews and edits inputs for accuracy, balance, United Nations/UNFPA style consistency and conformity with professional journalistic standards. Writes headlines and selects and captions photographs.
• Advises on the need for translation of key materials.

1. Reportage

• With guidance from Branch Chief, the Senior Editor or Media Adviser, commissions and edits web stories or web logs based on activities at headquarters, including high-level meetings, workshops and presentations.
• On occasion, provides in-depth, on-site reporting to give higher visibility to important initiatives in the field, including high-level international meetings, through daily dispatches, interviews and photographs.
• Solicits, and edits stories, dispatches, photographs and features based on material received from colleagues in regional or country offices.

1. Building Support for UNFPA

• Conceives of innovative ways to integrate resource mobilization messages throughout the web site and capitalize on the new e-fundraising possibilities it offers.
• Works closely with the web team and social media professionals to use various social media platforms to build traffic to web content.
• Responds quickly to major events that could generate traffic to the web site and build interest, visibility and support for the work of UNFPA.
• Presents ideas on how to generate greater donor support.

1. Increasing Use of UNFPA web sites and online platforms

• Promotes and publicizes the various features of the UNFPA web sites through social media channels, partners and web updates.
• Repackages and recycles materials posted in various parts of the web to achieve greater impact and use by staff and the public.
• Develops, amends and clarifies guidelines for Fund-wide content development and maintenance

1. Carrying out any duties assigned by the Chief of the Media and Communications Branch or the Senior Editor

Core Competencies

• Commitment to UNFPA Values and Guiding Principles; • Developing People/Fostering Innovation and Empowerment/Performance Management; • Team Work/Communication/Self-Management/Emotional Intelligence; and • Strategic Thinking/Results Orientation and Commitment to Excellence/Decision-Making.

Functional Competencies

• Ability to produce (write or edit) fresh, accurate, jargon-free copy on deadline • Creating visibility for the organization • Global leadership and advocacy for the goals of the International Conference on Population and Development • Organizational awareness • Job Knowledge/Technical expertise

Job Requirements:

• Advanced university degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, International Affairs or Political Sciences; • 5 years of relevant professional experience in news reporting, journalistic writing, editing, publication and communication, out of which 2 years should be at national level and 3 years at international level; • Expertise on web development, with strong design background and understanding of modern web standards, communication principles and social media platforms; • Knowledge of international development issues is required; • Fluency in English with excellent drafting abilities and editorial skills required; knowledge of another UN language (French or Spanish) is an asset.

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender quality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.

We offer an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the position. The package includes a competitive salary plus housing allowance, home leave, health insurance and other benefits.

How to apply:

UNFPA has established an electronic application management system. This allows applicants to create a candidate profile, which can be updated regularly and submitted for more than one vacancy.

Download the Step by Step Guide to Applying in the E-Recruit System of UNFPA athttp://www.unfpa.org/employment/application_guide.doc. Please print out the Guide for your reference during the registration and application process. Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

In accordance with the rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, are required to renounce such status upon their appointment. Exceptions to this rule are very limited and can be made only for: (a) stateless persons; (b) newly appointed staff members who have applied for citizenship by naturalization, when such citizenship will be granted imminently; (c) acting staff members in the General Service and related categories with permanent residency status, on promotion to the Professional category; (d) staff members appointed under a temporary appointment. Please understand that UNFPA is not in a position to provide advice on or assistance in applying for any citizenship.