About Department of Economic and Social Affairs

Department of Economic and Social Affairsis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This consultancy provides an opportunity to contribute specialized expertise to Department of Economic and Social Affairs’s mission in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in United States, you will apply your professional skills to address complex challenges in international cooperation and sustainable development and support the organization’s programmatic objectives. This role offers the flexibility of consultancy work while contributing to meaningful international development outcomes with global impact.

Key Details

• Job Title:Consultant for Strategic Communications and Outreach on Infrastructure Asset Management
• Grade:CON
• Location:New York (Remote work possible)
• Department:Department of Economic and Social Affairs
• Contract Type:Consultancy
• Salary Range:$50,000.0 – $120,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in communications, journalism, graphic design, public information, or a related field is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in strategic communications, multimedia content production, or public information within the UN or international development context is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience on managing multi-platform digital communications and storytelling campaigns is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Knowledge of visual design, photography, or video editing (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or equivalent tools) is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Familiarity with UN Editorial Guidelines is desirable..
• Fluency in both oral and written English is required; working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage..

Skills

• The FSDO works to advance policy and action on financing for sustainable development to support Member States and other stakeholders in achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Addis Ababa Action Agenda on Financing for Development by providing thought leadership and agenda shaping, promoting multistakeholder dialogue, identifying policy options and best practices, and offering advice and support for capacity development in key areas.
• More information can be found at: https: //financing.desa.un.org/.
• To amplify the projects visibility, strengthen its public presence, and communicate its results effectively across UN DESAs channels, FSDO seeks a consultant to manage strategic communications, content creation, and digital engagement over the duration of the projects first year of implementation.
• Work Assignment Under the supervision of the Senior Economic Affairs Officer, International Tax and Development Cooperation Branch (FSDO/DESA), the consultant will: a.
• Digital Engagement and Knowledge Visibility – Curate and manage the IAM project webpage and related subpages on the UN DESA website, ensuring timely publication of materials and updates. – Coordinate social media posting, analytics, and audience engagement in collaboration with the DESA Communications Office. – Introduce simple data-driven tools to track engagement metrics and adapt outreach approaches to strengthen visibility and impact. d.
• Internal and External Outreach – Prepare communication briefs, talking points, and summaries of project achievements for senior management and partner briefings. – Assist in developing communications material on project milestones for internal channels and high-level updates. – Support the development of knowledge-sharing materials to document lessons learned and promote cross-regional learning among partner countries..

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply