United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Vienna, Austria Requisition ID: 4449 Qualification:
- Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in communications, journalism, international relations, economics or in a closely related field is required.
Experience:
- Minimum of three (3) years of relevant working experience, including some at the international level, in communication and advocacy, public information, and / or journalism is required.
- A proven track record of researching and drafting engaging and compelling written content ranging from speeches, social media posts to long-form articles for both specialist and general readers is required
- Good knowledge of global development issues is required.
Jobs Responsibilities:
- Research, gather information, and draft effective speeches, statements, talking points, news articles, video scripts and other speaking notes for the Director General and develop and manage a clearance process for all official statements prepared for delivery by the Director General. Assist the Director General and his/her Office to identify critical and complex issues and to articulate them in an accessible and effective manner suited to diverse and specific audiences. This may include targeted messages for internal communications within UNIDO or for specific stakeholders and partners, as needed by the Office of the Director General.
- Proof-read, fact-check and review materials in coordination with staff at Headquarters and in other offices to ensure that all information is accurate and up to date. Analyze complex information, including statistics, financial information and other numerical, qualitative and quantitative data, to extract key messages for integration into speeches and other communications material as required. Research audience expectations, event agenda and topics, and assist in focusing the purpose of each speech to tailor messages for audience appeal and impact.
- Extract key messages from speeches / presentations / articles for dissemination through social media channels, in close collaboration with the team in ODG/CCM. Act as the main focal point
- Maintain an up-to-date archive of speeches.
More Information
- City Vienna
- Currency Austria Schillings – ATS
- Number of Vacancies 1
- Career Level Mid-Career
- Years of experience (Min) 3
- Education Major MS/MBA
- Degree Master's degree
- Preferred Nationality Any Nationality
- Gender Any
- Speciality 1 Journalism
- Speciality 2 Communication
